A Catholic Distance Education Program based on Laura Berquist's Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum
Our Catholic, Classical Approach:
- Teaches the Child How to Think
- Follows the Child's Natural Stages of Learning
- Takes Account of the Child's Individual Needs
- Supports the Spiritual Formation of the Child
- Allows the Parents to Play an Integral Role in Their Child's Education
- Provides Educational Counseling, Tutorial Support, and Learning Support Classes
Mother of Divine Grace School offers a Catholic, classical approach to distance learning. It was founded in 1995 to provide parents with the information, resources, and support necessary to educate their children according to the classical tradition. Located in Ojai, CA, Mother of Divine Grace School serves over 4,500 students. Mother of Divine Grace School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Learn more about Mother of Divine Grace School
by Michaela Berquist Eternal Reasons to Homeschool
by Laura Berquist Teaching Multiple Grade Levels Simultaneously
by Laura Berquist Crisis Schooling Isn't Homeschooling
by Mary Rose Gallipeau Suffering in the Midst of Tragedy
by Michaela Berquist Fostering Debate and Conversation through History
by Michaela Berquist "There is Real Goodness Here": MODG Graduate Discerns a Religious Vocation
by Stephanie Sebastian Cultivating Goodness, Beauty, and Truth in the Home
by Sheila Schofield Homeschooling for the Long Haul
by Robin Callon Importance of the Present Moment
by Michaela Berquist MODG Graduates Share SEEK 2019 Experiences
by Stephanie Sebastian Why Homeschool When There is a Good School Down the Road
by Laura Berquist Motivation: The Key to Homeschooling - Part 3
by Laura Berquist Motivation: The Key to Homeschooling - Part 2
by Laura Berquist Motivation: The Key to Homeschooling - Part 1
by Laura Berquist
Light of the Faith: The Vocation of the Laity
Here's the recording for Fr. Tom's talk with the MODG community on the Vocation of the Laity!
College Webinar Series: Ave Maria University
Join us as we learn more about Ave Maria University as a part of the MODG College Webinar Series! We will be joined by members of the admissions staff, and we are thrilled to have Christopher Ice, the President of Ave Maria, on hand to address our community. We hope to see you there!
Class of 2021 Graduation Dates!
The dates for the Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 2021 have been set!
Light of the Faith Series: Catholic Formation for Classical Educators
Please join us for a new presentation series focusing on Catholic and classical formation for families!
Rome Programs for MODG - Summer 2021
Details here for upcoming Rome programs for high school students - discounts available!
College Webinar Series Schedule
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Join us on Fridays throughout this semester to connect with representatives from Catholic colleges and universities! Past recordings and registration links also posted here.
College Prep Talk by Laura Berquist
Laura Berquist is presenting at a virtual Catholic Homeschool conference this week, details at the link!
Understanding Marriage and Family: A Catholic Perspective
Laura Berquist gives our community some information on a wonderful resource about the Catholic understanding of the family! (Updated with recording link)
Virtual Catholic Homeschool Conference
Click here for information on a free, online Catholic Homeschool Conference that Laura Berquist will be speaking at!
Helping Your Fellow MODG Families
President Paul Lazenby writes to our families about how to help those in our community struggling financially.
Prayers for our Community Affected by COVID-19
Our prayer intentions for those in our community who have been particularly affected by the current pandemic.
Novena for Impossible Requests
Laura Berquist wanted to pass on information to our families about this wonderful novena!
A Note from Our Founder
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A note from Laura Berquist regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic.
MODG Student Wins Trip to South America
Sophomore Eva Heroux describes her trip to the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands as a part of National Geographic’s 2019 Student Expedition Scholarship.
MODG Student Gives Pro-Life Speech
Emily Bachman shares the touching Pro-Life story of her nephew Mikey and the joy he brings to his family.
Art Contest - Spring 2019
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We are very proud to display the results of our Spring 2019 Art Contest. Over 300 students submitted work in a variety of methods. Enjoy browsing these beautiful submissions! You can also view results from our yearly contests for the past decade!
MODG Students Earn NASA Recognition
MODG Students in the St. Monica Rocketry Club recently travelled to the NASA Space Center in Alabama to compete in the 2018 NASA Student Launch.
Books & Syllabi
MODG is now selling copies of our syllabi, as well as many of the essential and recommended supplemental texts used in our syllabi. Both enrolled and non-enrolled families can purchase these items from MODG's online bookstore: books.modg.org. Enrolled families receive a discount on syllabi and books, but must log-in to their family account in order to get the discount.
Did you know?
MODG has a student run news site: www.modgnews.com
“For the sole true end of education is this: to teach men how to learn for themselves; and whatever instruction fails to do this is effort spent in vain.”