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Bishop Celebrates Annual Mass for Home School Families The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge celebrated the annual Diocesan Mass for home school families, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Saint Catherine of Siena in Wake Forest. In his homily, Bishop Burbidge urged young people to “turn to God’s Word, especially when you need guidance. His Word is Truth. His word will always keep you on the right path.” Families travelled from as far away as Ahoskie, Mebane and Benson to attend the Mass. The Bishop offered special encouragement to parents. “Homeschooling demands incredible sacrifices,” the Bishop said. “Like all teachers, you do not always see visible and immediate results of your efforts. That is why the last word of today’s Gospel is so important for you to hear: ‘Persevere!’ If you plant the seeds, Our Lord promises that they will bear fruit in ways you can never imagine. Today, renew your promise to entrust all of your efforts and endeavors to His providential care.” A reception for the families followed the Mass. Read more: http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/news/view.aspx?id=904
Are You Homeschooling a Special Needs Child? Homeschooling a child with special needs can begin a journey of faith that unveils many unforeseen blessings as well as puzzling uncertainties. Special needs children, like all of God’s children, must learn to function in the world to the best of their abilities without losing sight of their ultimate purpose: entry into the kingdom of God. Teaching the special needs child about life skills, academics, and the faith, however, is not always a process that follows a set curriculum, methodology, or timetable. Patience, flexibility, perseverance, a sense of humor, a strong personal faith, and encouragement from the faith community are attributes that can help parents on this unique journey. We would like to hear from moms and dads who are homeschooling a special needs child and who would like to share their experiences with others on the same journey. Do you have questions you’d like to ask other Catholic homeschoolers, or teaching tips or lessons to share on to manage your school day, or suggestions for how to nurture your and your child’s spiritual development day by day? We’d like to hear from you and help foster a support network in the Raleigh Diocese for homeschool families with special needs children. Please email us to indicate your interest or to submit your ideas for such a network. Thank you and God bless! Katie McDermott ktmcd@nc.rr.com Diocesan Resources for Children with Special needs: www.dioceseofraleigh.org/how/catechetical_ministry/special_needs.aspx .

Diocese of Raleigh Vocations: www.raleighvocations.org Father, in your plan for our salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of courage and love. Give the Church more priests, worthy ministers for your altars and ardent but gentle servants of the gospel. Grant also to us an increase in vocations to the religious life. May more of your people respond to your call in a spirit of joyful generosity. May they serve your people in love by following in the footsteps of Christ your Son and provide by their way of life a convincing sign of your kingdom. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. Amen.
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