Raising Saints, Forming Scholars
by Holy Child Catholic School
Official podcast of Holy Child Catholic School in Tijeras, NM. Here we will discuss the great books, Classical Education and Catholic Liberal Education. Thank you for listening!About our host: Janice Martinez, M.A., has been a Catholic school teacher for twenty-eight years. Her background includes degrees in French Literature, Elementary Education, Theology and Modern History. She taught elementary, middle and high school throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and she also taught High School Homeschoolers for thirteen years. During her time with homeschoolers, she went “back to school” and
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Episode #19 | Theology of the Body for Today with Evan Lemoine
Welcome to today's episode, where we discuss all things “Theology of the Body.” We are joined by Evan Lemoine and Jasmine Lyle. Evan has been studying the Theology of the Body since 2002, when this deep and transformative teaching on human love and sexuality changed his life forever. Find out…
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Books Ten - Thirteen, St. Augustine's Confessions | Memory, Time and Eternity
Join us for our conclusion of Augustine’s masterpiece as we take a quick tour of central themes in Books 10-13. Mrs. Martinez is joined by Ms. Marlena Galassi and Mr. Paul Krause. We discuss the questions that seekers of the truth have been asking for over a thousand years. How does Augustine…
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Book Nine, St. Augustine's Confessions | Death and Rebirth
In this podcast we look at the role of baptism in the life of the Christian. We witness the passing of Monica, Augustine’s passion for the psalms and St. John Henry Newman’s understanding of the Development of Doctrine. We also borrow ideas from Sr. Prudence Allen as corrective for statements on...
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Book Eight, St. Augustine's Confessions | Tolle Legge
Welcome to Book Eight: Tolle LeggeIn this podcast we take a deeper look at the relationships of imitation deeply embedded in the Confessions which lay the groundwork for Augustine’s dramatic conversion in the garden.
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Book Seven, Confessions of St. Augustine | Curiositas: Spiritual Blindess
Welcome to Book Seven: Curiositas: Spiritual BlindnessIn this podcast we examine the intellectual struggles that continue to plague Augustine while his senses begin to open up to the beauty of his Lord, and yet, he is too weak to fully grasp God’s goodness. Will the torment ever end? Will he find...
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Book Six, St. Augustine's Confessions | The Silence of God
Welcome to Book Six: The Silence of GodIn this book, we enter into the paradox where God seems silent at times, but His presence never leaves us. How is silence a tool of teaching in this book? We find out by learning about Ambrose who is the key. Through this holy bishop, Augustine’s discovers…
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Book Five, St. Augustine's Confessions | The Book of the Two Fathers
Welcome to Book Five: The Book of the Two FathersIn this book which we could call, “The Book of the Two Fathers,” we witness Augustine seeking a father and after seeing that Faustus has no answers, he catches a glimpse of Ambrose which will change his life forever. Another title we could give…
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Book Four, St. Augustine's Confessions | I became a puzzle to myself
In this book, we look at Augustine’s fascination with Manichaeism, the death of his friend and how his wrestling leads to an examination of the meaning of words. In fact, his analysis of the structure of a sentence, in true Augustinian fashion, will reveal to us the meaning of time and eternity....
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Book Three, St. Augustine's Confessions | Carthage, a cauldron of unholy loves
Book III- The Case for Classical EducationJoin us for our look at Book III where Augustine encounters the fundamental question: What is education? We will see that in his journey to Christ, he first turns to the pagan Cicero. We see the pattern of the early Church right here. We find the noble...
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Book Two, St. Augustine's Confessions | Deliver me from the waters, Oh Lord!
Join us for Book Two where we learn about the ways Augustine places his fall into sin with Old Testament imagery from Genesis and Job and New Testament visions of the sower, the field and the Prodigal Son. Why does he spend so much time discussing the theft of the pears? Augustine challenges us…
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Book One, St. Augustine's Confessions | You Were with Me, but I was Not with You
Join us as we plunge right into Book One! In particular, we will be mentioning how Augustine wrote his autobiography as a retelling of Virgil's Aeneid. (Don't forget, Virgil himself was retelling Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.) Would you like to learn more about how these three great authors provide...
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Episode 16 | Preserving Human Connection in a Tech-Driven World: A Dialogue with Screen Strong
Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into an important discussion on protecting kids from the potential pitfalls of addictive technology, including video games, social media, and other screens. While the topic may feel strong for some, we recognize every family's journey is unique, and there...
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The Confessions | Intro
Welcome to Our Year-Long Journey through St. Augustine's Confessions! We are delighted to have you with us as we embark on this transformative journey through one of the most profound spiritual autobiographies ever written. Our video discussions will begin in August 2024 and will continue through...
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15 | A Grown-Up's Guide to The Little Prince
As we close our School's year long journey with The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, I hope this video will illuminate and clarify some of the themes we have mentioned throughout the year. While our focus has been on the children, as Pope Benedict XVI taught us, ultimately this book is...
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14 | Pro-life New Mexicans are my heroes! -Planned Parenthood Whistle-blower Mayra Rodriguez
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Dear Listeners, In my eight years here at the school I have so often heard our children pray for an end to abortion. I have been moved by so many staff members and parishioners who devote themselves to the pro-life cause or have witnessed to me their own sacrifices for…
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The Interior Castle | Mansion Seven
In Mansion 7 we look at how Saint Teresa describes the differences between the betrothal and the spiritual marriage in the soul. The saint’s fascinating interpretation of Martha and Mary brings the seven mansions to a culmination. And finally, we look at how the teachings of St. John of the Cross...
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13 | The New Renaissance: The surprising story of HCCS Art and schools around the country
AMDG Welcome to our episode on the story of how our little school in the East Mountains worked to make our St. Jerome’s Curriculum come alive with beauty on the hallways of our school! In this episode we will talk about our story. How did we find our art? How did we build on what Mrs. D was…
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The Interior Castle | Mansion Six
Welcome to Mansion 6 of the Interior Castle! In Mansion Six, Saint Teresa discusses her famous transverberation where the flame of love pierces her heart. We will also explore some of the ideas coming from Sr. Mary Prudence Allen, RSM, The Concept of Woman, (3 volumes) who connects Teresa’s...
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#12 | Seeing the Classical, Catholic Vision at work
This is the fifth and final episode in a series of conversations with our teachers in which we discuss our main takeaways from the ICLE (Institute for Catholic Liberal Education) national conference this past Summer. We are so blessed to have been awarded a grant from APT Family Enterprises that...
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#11 | Vocations
This is the fourth episode in a series of conversations with our teachers in which we discuss our main takeaways from the ICLE (Institute for Catholic Liberal Education) national conference this past Summer. We are so blessed to have been awarded a grant from APT Family Enterprises that allowed…
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#10 | Listen and look
This is the third episode in a series of conversations with our teachers in which we discuss our main takeaways from the ICLE (Institute for Catholic Liberal Education) national conference this past Summer. We are so blessed to have been awarded a grant from APT Family Enterprises that allowed us...
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#09 | How do good books and memorization change the life of the student?
This is the second episode in a series of conversations with our teachers in which we discuss our main takeaways from the ICLE (Institute for Catholic Liberal Education) national conference this past Summer. We are so blessed to have been awarded a grant from APT Family Enterprises that allowed…
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#08 | The Joy of Unity in the Quest for the True, Good and Beautiful.
This is the first episode in a series of conversations with our teachers in which we discuss our main takeaways from the @CathLibEd ICLE (Institute for Catholic Liberal Education) national conference this past Summer. We are so blessed to have been awarded a grant From APT Family Enterprises that...
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Interior Castle | Mansion Five
View more from the Holy Child Catholic School Interior Castle video series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_usepns-sePBg6DtvmgCfDMvIWydCAm Welcome to Mansion Five of the Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila! Join us for a discussion of mansion five where Saint Theresa talks about the...
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#07 | A new look at fairy tale Friday
This Episode is Sponsored by 2M Express Inc. Listen to our podcast to learn about how fairy stories are a mirror to this world and help us avoid raising what Guroian calls the “autonomous child.” Are the American adaptations of fairy tales we are used to the best way to cultivate virtue in…
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Interior Castle | Mansion Four
View more from the Holy Child Catholic School Interior Castle video series: • The Interior Castle Welcome to Mansion Four of the Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila! Mansion Four is packed with three chapters and might be the most important mansion of all. Saint Teresa says this is the mansion...
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Interior Castle | Mansion Three
View more from the Holy Child Catholic School Interior Castle video series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_usepns-sePBg6DtvmgCfDMvIWydCAm Welcome to Mansion Three of the Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila Here St. Teresa describes the last doorway before we enter into the mansions of…
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#06 | Vote with us! Rafael vs. Rubens Show Down | St. George & The Dragon
Which would you choose!? Tell us in a comment!! We are working on the last order of art for our school building which will encompass Greece and Rome and Early Church/Medieval/Early Modern We love to include our students on some of the pieces that are chosen hence the Rafael vs. Rubens showdown!...
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#05 | Conversation with Colleen Richards from ICLE
What is a liberal education? What is the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education? Listen to our podcast with ICLE Director of School Services, Colleen Richards. In our discussion you will find out whether the classical method is a fad or a movement to reclaim our tradition. We will also compare...
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The Interior Castle | Mansion Two
Mansion Two Three Key words Interiority, struggle and communion Questions for Reflection · What is it like when I hear God’s voice? What has He been saying lately? · Do you have a written plan of love or rule of life that outline how you will intentionally give your time weekly and daily toprayer...
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#04 | Friendship and the Classical School
In this episode, Mrs. Martinez discusses how the Greco-Roman world viewed friendship and how it still matters for schools today! ******************************************************** Resources mentioned in this episode:Cicero Read for free here:...
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#03 | Conversation with Michael Barber
In this episode, Mrs. Martinez has a conversation with Dr. Barber from the Augustine Institute https://www.augustineinstitute.org/faculty-and-staff/michael-barber-ph-d In this discussion you will find out: What does Star Wars have to do with the Bible? What is the role of Scripture in the…
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The Interior Castle | Mansion One
Make sure to sign for the Holy Child Catholic School Intellectual Society email list for extra content: https://www.holychildnm.com/about/intellectual-formation And follow our podcast, Raising Saints, Forming Scholars on some of the major platforms to hear more about Classical Education and the...
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#02 | Conversation with Jonathan Winn
In this episode, Mrs. Martinez has a conversation with Jonathan Winn, Headmaster of Oak Grove Classical Academy in Albuquerque, NM https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/page/leadership Here are some of the questions you'll find answers to.... What does Socrates' dialogue, "Phaedrus" on love tell us...
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The Interior Castle | Introduction
This is an audio version of our video series we made for our Intellectual Society. In our first video of the Interior Castle series, Mrs. Martinez will discuss the background of the Doctor of the Church behind this classic writing. You'll receive your first assignment and you'll also be left with…
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#01 | The Importance of Good Books in a Classical School
Welcome to the first episode in our podcast, “Raising Saints, Forming Scholars.” Our hope here at Holy Child Catholic School is to generate excitement about the unique mission of the Catholic, Classical model to you and to our community at large. In this discussion, we talk about our criteria as…
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Books Eleven & Twelve, The Brothers Karamazov
Books 11 and 12, The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We…
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Books Nine & Ten, The Brothers Karamazov
Books 9 & 10, The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Eight, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 8, The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Seven, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 7, The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Six, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 6, The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Five Bonus, A brief word from our State Historian
Book 5, The Brothers Karamazov: Bonus, A brief word from our State Historian, Robert Martinez Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to…
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Five Bonus, Marx & Prometheus
Book 5, The Brothers Karamazov: Bonus, Marx & Prometheus Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal…
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A Year With Dostoevksy: Book Five Bonus, Schiller's Poem & Ivan's Rebellion
Book 5, The Brothers Karamazov Bonus: Schiller's Poem and Ivan's Rebellion Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Five, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 5, The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Four, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 4, The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book Three, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 3: The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year with Dostoevsky: Book Two, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 2: The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Book One, The Brothers Karamazov
Book 1: The Brothers Karamazov Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now...
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A Year With Dostoevsky: Historical & Literary Context for Brothers Karamazov with Peter Blain
Our Intellectual Society at Holy Child Catholic School just finished a year long journey in 2022 with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Members participated in discussions and were given access to video lectures created by Principal Janice Martinez. We are now making this series entitled "A…
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Official podcast of Holy Child Catholic School in Tijeras, NM. Here we will discuss the great books, Classical Education and Catholic Liberal Education. Thank you for listening!About our host: Janice Martinez, M.A., has been a Catholic school teacher for twenty-eight years. Her background includes degrees in French Literature, Elementary Education, Theology and Modern History. She taught elementary, middle and high school throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and she also taught High School Homeschoolers for thirteen years. During her time with homeschoolers, she went “back to school” and
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