profile

Ora et Schola

Fall Feasts and Activities for Your Homeschool

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Ora et Schola Weekly Newsletter

September 15, 2025

​

Top 8 Catholic Feast Days and Holy-days to Celebrate this Fall

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year! Here is an article with 8 of my favorite Catholic Feasts and Holy Days to celebrate in the home.

​

Fun Fall Science with September Saints!

Here are 3 fun opportunities to do science with the September Saints!

​5 Science Lessons for the Feast of St. John Chrysostom (September 13th)

​St. Hildegard Feast Day Science Lesson for Kids (September 17th)

​7 Simple Science Activities for the Feast of St. Januarius (September 19th)

​

What are Ember Days?

Learn about the fall Ember Days, and how we can pray and fast in thanksgiving for God's blessings! I have also included a simple meal plan for the fall Ember Days with links to yummy recipes. Please note: Children/elderly who are not of fasting age, pregnant/nursing women, or others who are unable to fast should not follow this meal plan.

Activities for Catholic Homeschoolers

Are you looking for fun socialization ideas for your homeschoolers? Be sure to check out my 17 Simple Catholic Homeschool Socialization Activities (That Aren't Co-ops!).

Please hit reply and let me know how I can pray for you! I hope you have a lovely week in the Lord!

To Jesus through Mary,

Alexandra

​

PS Have you heard about my new Free Liturgical Living Alerts? I'm like a Liturgical Living personal assistant, and we can pray, celebrate, and fast together! Sign up to receive my reminders for upcoming feasts and fasts.

BOOK OF THE WEEK

​St. Hildegard's Garden​

I love this new cookbook featuring recipes and remedies based on St. Hildegard's actual writings! We will definitely be making her spice cookies this week!

​

This email contains affiliate links. Any purchase made through this link is at not extra cost to you, and I thank you for helping my ministry grow!

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
​Unsubscribe · Preferences​

Ora et Schola

Alexandra Resch

I'm a Catholic Homeschool blogger and educator with lots of tips for homeschooling, teaching the Catholic faith, liturgical living, and homemaking. Join me at www.oraetschola.com!

Read more from Ora et Schola

Week of October 5 - October 11 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen here Here is today's Divine Office: Divine Office for October 7 And, the Mass readings: Mass Readings for October 7 Happy Feast Day! What is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary? On October 7, 1571, a huge Turkish fleet prepared to attack Christian Europe. Genoa, Spain, and the Papal States formed an alliance called the Holy League to defend Christendom. The Holy League and the Turks...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Week of September 21 - 27 Saint Padre Pio Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen here St. Michael's Lent Countdown: The Feast of St. Padre Pio Here is today's Divine Office: Divine Office for September 23 And, the Mass readings: Mass Readings for September 23 Happy Feast Day! St. Padre Pio is one of the most well-known modern-day saints. He lived from 1887-1968. There are many photos and videos of him, which is really amazing to see. St. Padre Pio was a humble man. When he received the...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Ora et Schola Weekly Newsletter September 22, 2025 Fun Fall Science Activities Fall has officially arrived! Ever wonder why the leaves change in the fall or how glow sticks work? Today, I am sharing 3 easy fall science activities with you. What is static electricity? In the fall, the air in northern climates becomes colder and less humid/dryer. Cold air contains less moisture than warm air. You know this when your lips or skin feel dryer in the colder months. The air all around us is composed...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read