2026 Keynote Speaker: Emily Wilson Hussem
Emily Wilson Hussem is a speaker, best-selling author, wife, and homeschooling mom who shares her faith online and travels the world sharing her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe.
Emily is the co-founder of SacredSpark - a new Catholic dating and matchmaking app, creator of Marcam — a Catholic children's TV show, and author of 7 books including Sincerely, Stoneheart and Insights for a Woman's Heart in the Spirit of The Screwtape Letters, as well as the beloved books for children God's Brave Boy and God's Glorious Girl. She lives in Southern California with her Dutch husband Daniel and their three glorious children.
Emily is the co-founder of SacredSpark - a new Catholic dating and matchmaking app, creator of Marcam — a Catholic children's TV show, and author of 7 books including Sincerely, Stoneheart and Insights for a Woman's Heart in the Spirit of The Screwtape Letters, as well as the beloved books for children God's Brave Boy and God's Glorious Girl. She lives in Southern California with her Dutch husband Daniel and their three glorious children.
Speakers will be announced soon!
May 14-15, 2027
St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes, MN
This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for Catholic homeschooling parents to gather, learn, and explore valuable resources for your family's faith-filled educational journey.
Friday, May 14, 2027: 4 - 8:30 PM
Saturday, May 15, 2027: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
St. Joseph Church in Lino Lakes, MN (northern suburb of the Twin Cities)
What You Can Expect
Inspiring Speakers & Engaging Workshops
Be encouraged, challenged, and equipped through dynamic workshops created to support you in every season of Catholic homeschooling.
Each workshop is designed to meet you where you are—spiritually, practically, and personally—so you leave renewed in confidence and conviction.
Exhibitor Hall: Visit our vendor area to explore resources, curriculum, and materials from exhibitors dedicated to serving Catholic homeschooling families. Check out our 2026 vendors
Community Connections: Meet and network with fellow homeschoolers, educators, and families who share your values and commitment to Catholic education. Grow in confidence and inspiration alongside a supportive community.
Used Book Sale: Find bargains and treasures in the dozens of tables on display on Friday. (Bring cash!)
Friday, May 14, 2027: 4 - 8:30 PM
Saturday, May 15, 2027: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
St. Joseph Church in Lino Lakes, MN (northern suburb of the Twin Cities)
What You Can Expect
Inspiring Speakers & Engaging Workshops
Be encouraged, challenged, and equipped through dynamic workshops created to support you in every season of Catholic homeschooling.
Each workshop is designed to meet you where you are—spiritually, practically, and personally—so you leave renewed in confidence and conviction.
Exhibitor Hall: Visit our vendor area to explore resources, curriculum, and materials from exhibitors dedicated to serving Catholic homeschooling families. Check out our 2026 vendors
Community Connections: Meet and network with fellow homeschoolers, educators, and families who share your values and commitment to Catholic education. Grow in confidence and inspiration alongside a supportive community.
Used Book Sale: Find bargains and treasures in the dozens of tables on display on Friday. (Bring cash!)
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Why attend a homeschool conference?
Conferences inspire us. Conferences make us step back and contemplate our homeschool in order to ask ourselves how are we doing and is there anything we need to change. Conferences remind us that we are parents first to our children and teachers second. Conferences give us the encouragement to continue to say YES to God’s calling for our family. Read more
Conferences inspire us. Conferences make us step back and contemplate our homeschool in order to ask ourselves how are we doing and is there anything we need to change. Conferences remind us that we are parents first to our children and teachers second. Conferences give us the encouragement to continue to say YES to God’s calling for our family. Read more
