Kentucky Homeschooling Conference to Begin with Traditional Latin Mass

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On Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 8:00 am, Fr. Isaac Mary Relyea, a priest of the diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, will celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass to start the Kentucky Catholic Homeschooling Conference. Father will then act as the keynote speaker for the Conference.

The Mass will be the first public Traditional Mass at St. Christopher Parish, and in Hardin County, since the release of Pope Benedict XVI’s Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum in July 2007. It appears that this may also be the first public Traditional Mass in Hardin County in over 40 years. The Mass is a public Mass and all are welcome to attend. It is not necessary to be a homeschooler, or to register for the conference, to attend the Mass.

The First Annual Kentucky Catholic Homeschooling Conference is being organized by the St. Benedict Homechool Association (SBHA) in Hardin County. Catholic homeschooling conferences are necessary for the growth of the Catholic Homeschooling Movement. Many parents wonder what homeschooling is and whether is a suitable option for their family. Conferences allow parents to explore and answer these questions, as well as to research the many curricula and programs available. Speakers provide information on how homeschooling works and why it is important, while the vendors provide curricula and other materials.

Many of the largest Catholic homeschooling curriculum programs are expected to be present, including Seton Home Study, Kolbe Academy, Our Lady of the Rosary, and Catholic Schools K-12 Virtual. Many other vendors will also be present, including college representatives from several Catholic colleges. Many Catholic companies have also donated free items to be given away as door prizes, and WLCR 1040 in Louisville has provided free advertisement to help publicize the event.

In addition, Jim Morlino of Navis Pictures has agreed to send a copy of his newly completed film, St. Bernadette of Lourdes, to be reviewed by the teens who attend the conference. This is an appropriate contribution because this movie was made using 166 homeschoolers.

In organizing this new conference, SBHA hopes to start an annual event that can eventually be managed and maintained with the assistance of the Catholic homeschooling leaders and support groups throughout Kentucky as a joint venture. This conference is open to all homeschooling families, those considering homeschooling, or friends and family members of homeschoolers throughout Kentucky. Those outside of Kentucky are also welcome to attend. Please see the conference website for cost and details.

Links for additional information:

Kentucky Catholic Homeschooling Conference

More information on Fr. Isaac Mary Relyea

More information on Jim Morlino and Navis Pictures

166 Children Make 1 Miraculous Movie: Navis Pictures Brings Faith to Film With St. Bernadette of Lourdes
 
State Catholic homeschool conference to be held in Radcliff

By KELLY R. CANTRALL

kcantrall@thenewsenterprise.com

A local Catholic homeschool conference will be the first of its kind in Kentucky.

St. Benedict’s Homeschool Association in Hardin County is co-sponsoring the first Catholic
Homeschool Conference in Kentucky. It begins at 8 a.m. June 5 at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff.

The cost is $25 for individuals, $30 for couples, and an additional $7 to bring a teenager is.

The idea for the conference came from Anne Barrientos, a member of the homeschool association, and she enlisted member Julie Siscoe to help, Siscoe said. They had traveled out of state to other conferences, and wished for a local one.

“We need one here in our state too,” she said.

The conference will feature vendors of curricula and programs for homeschooling families to use, as well as speakers, including keynote speaker the Rev. Isaac Mary Relyea. Relyea is a Franciscan from Madison, Wis., who travels as a mission priest. Other speakers will discuss topics such as family finances, family life balance and how to choose a homeschool curriculum.

Siscoe said the conference is for families who are contemplating homeschooling their children, and those who currently are homeschooling and are looking for resources and support.

Siscoe and Barrientos hope for the conference to become an annual event, she said. Siscoe said she hopes it will encourage families to homeschool or to continue with it.

“It takes a lot sometimes,” Siscoe said, so families need support like this.

The conference will begin with a Tridentine Latin Mass, which is open to anyone, not just those attending the conference.

Registration forms can be found at www.kycatholichomeschooling.org/registration_form-Final.pdf, or by mail at SBHA, Kentucky Catholic Homeschooling, P.O. Box 86, Rineyville, Ky. 40162.

Kelly R. Cantrall can be reached at (270) 505-1747.
 
Interested in Homeschooling? Check out the first annual Kentucky Catholic Homeschooling Conference!

April 20, 12:34 AM · Dianna Kennedy - Louisville Baby & Toddler Gear

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Are you contemplating homeschooling for your Catholic family? Mark your calendars now for the first ever Catholic homeschooling conference, June 5th, 2010.

Sponsored by the Saint Benedict Homeschool Association, the conference will feature popular vendors such as Memoria Press, Ecce Homo Press, Usborne Books, and Love2learn.

Speakers will cover topics including personal finance for homeschooling, home organization, and choosing a Catholic curriculum.

Radcliff is only a short drive from the Louisville area. If you’re considering homeschooling your Catholic family, this conference can’t be missed!
 
Father Isaac Mary Relyea looks like a good priest. I bet he gives good sermons, seeing as he has embraced St Alphonsus 🙂

How many are expected to attend ?
 
Wow, Father Dennis Cousens is Pastor there ? What a wonderful job he did while at St Martin of Tours in Louisville !
 
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Wow, Father Dennis Cousens is Pastor there ? What a wonderful job he did while at St Martin of Tours in Louisville !
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Fr. Isaac is a wonderful priest! We are fortunate to have him here. A quick google search will show that he is quite busy on the mission and conference circuit, in addition to saying the Latin Mass in Madison, WI on Sunday. We are quite fortunate that he made the time to participate in our conference.

It is hard to say. With the Mass, itself, it is hard to say because it is open to everyone and does not require a registration, or anything. The feedback on the Mass is very promising. I expect that a number of the vendors from the homeschool conference will attend the Mass, as well as a majority of the conference attendees. In addition, we have people locally in Hardin county who are interested in attending the Mass, as well as people form Louisville and other parts of Kentucky. I am expecting a fairly good turn out for the Mass.

As for the conference, registrations are still trickling in. Confirmed adults are around 50, but word of mouth is that many more are coming. Registration is not required to be sent in advance and will also be accepted at the door, so it makes it difficult to judge overall turnout at this point. As said, word of mouth is that people will be coming from Louisville, Lexington, and other parts of KY. Most recently, there were even calls of some considering flying in from other states. So we shall see. There is a fee for the conference, but the fee is being waived for those who find they can’t afford the expense at this time.

Please keep the Mass and the conference in your prayers.
 
Here is a brief bio on Fr. Isaac:

About Father Isaac Mary Relyea

Reminiscent of St. Augustine, Father Isaac Mary Relyea had taken a dark road in life. However, he benefitted from the continual prayerful intercession of a devout mother who loved him enough to never give up on him. The results were that he had a dramatic conversion which brought him back to the church and into the priesthood.

Today, Father Relyea is a Franciscan and has established a reputation as a strong-speaking mission priest, having presented to crowds as large as 7,000. Citing great shepherds of the church such as St. Alphonsus Liguori and St. Louis de Montfort, Father Relyea is a committed confessor, typically spending up to 12 hours a day in the confessional during his missions. Well-versed in St. Liguori’s Moral Theology, and his other great pastoral work Guide for Confessors, Father Relyea seeks to inform the consciences of those whom God graces to hear the fullness of the Gospel message, so that they might effectively utilize the sacraments toward the cleansing of their souls.

Father Relyea’s devotion to preaching the Four Last Things–Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell–and his explanation of the Particular and General Judgment–have led thousands of souls to a higher degree of grace and preparation.

Father Relyea regularly offers the Tridentine Latin Mass, and will be doing so at our June 5th conference. His talk will be on the responsibilities of Catholic parents with regards to the eventual vocations of their children.

Father Relyea currently resides in the diocese of Madison, Wisconsin.
 
Father Isaac is known for giving great sermons and presentations! He is a dynamic speaker who speaks the truth. He truly cares about souls!

Here are some links to a few of his talks:

7/23/06 - “The Parish Mission”: Father Isaac Mary Relyea - Part 1 of 4

7/30/06 - “The Parish Mission”: Father Isaac Mary Relyea - Part 2 of 4

2007 Lenten Mission: The Four Last Things Preached by Father Isaac Mary Relyea

Lighthouse Media also carries a CD of his conversion story:

Power of a Mother’s Prayers - Fr. Isaac Mary Relyea

'Fr. Isaac Relyea shares the amazing story of his mother’s persistence in prayer for his conversion, Divine protection, supernatural grace, and the Lord’s incredible mercy. He heard the call to the priesthood at an early age but was pulled away by the enticements of the world, had a change of heart, and became consumed with sinful pleasures. This story shows a striking similarity to the story of St. Augustine and his mother, St. Monica. ’

St. Joseph Communications has a conversion title, too. I do not know if it is the same as the one above:

The Conversion of Father Isaac Relyea

Another Fr. Isaac title from St. Joseph Communications is:

The Final Journey: The Truth About The Four Last Things

I am not sure if you can get it from St. Joseph’s anymore, but I have found it online with a number of Catholic bookstores. Aquinas and More has it for $23.95. Others are selling it for more.

Father Isaac is actually scheduled to speak at another conference on June 12, 2010 with Jesse Romero and Terry Barber (the founder of Lighthouse Media/St. Joseph Communications)

Be the Man God Calls You to Be Men’s Conference
June 12th 2010

Here is a registration form: lukefive.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Conference-Flyer-St.-Patricks-Church-in-Ripon.pdf

Fr. Isaac was recently at another conference with Jesse Romero, just last year.
 
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