Taking the Holy Family of Nazareth as our model, our vision for education begins at home with the primacy of place given to parents who “have the first responsibility for the education of their children.” (CCC 2223).  To support parents in this role, we join together with other families and teachers who “have a prophetic calling flowing from their Baptism and Confirmation, to teach and promote the faith” (Bishop Paprocki, Higher Calling, Higher Standards).

Practically speaking, we meet once a week for lessons and presentations in the Co-Op, then parents oversee schoolwork at home for the remaining days of the week. This model seeks to foster a love of learning, interior-motivation, increased family time, and flexibility. It is our hope that families will place high priority on family dinner each night, family prayer, family leisure, and fun. Because parents have an integral role as teachers in this hybrid model, we require that all parents are certified through the diocesan Safe Environment training, as well as attend regular Parent Formation Date Nights, and commit to volunteer in the co-op throughout the year.