Donum Dei Blog

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, we see the unique way that God is bringing families together in their homes. Pastor Jeff Mammen shares the ways he is connecting and engaging his family in these challenging times.

Many of us find ourselves in the midst of changed rhythms and routines as shelter-in-place orders remain in place. As we adjust to this new normal, we encourage you to make use of these classical Christian education resources.

If you are a parent thrust into homeschooling due to COVID-19, know there is abundant help for you. This time out from school and extracurriculars is a chance to rejuvenate families with what really matters: each other.

I homeschool my two children and never wanted to. However, I found myself in that position. Here are a few things I have learned along the way that may help others who are suddenly educating their children at home.

Things are changing quickly and many parents are schooling at home for the first time. Here are practical suggestions for starting the day together, building a family schedule, and filling free time well.

Rain Elchico, one of our Bridge students, wrote and performed a song expressing the nature of God in a creative way. What a gift it is to partner with families raising up men and women who worship Him.

"I could never homeschool my kids!" I have heard that once or twice. But I homeschooled for ten years, not because I loved it, but because of the clear vision we had for our family. Love was the north star.

This week we are easing into a new way of educating our children, moving from gathering at Donum Dei in San Francisco to online classes due to temporary school closures brought by COVID-19.

I am an unlikely candidate to give advice about homeschooling because until this week, I had never homeschooled my child. But I do find myself in a space many of us can relate to: an opportunity to embrace the unexpected.