Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators

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GMCHE's membership year is from July 15th to July 15th. The cost for joining is $25 a year, regardless of what month you join our group. Payment may be made by PayPal or check, instructions appear below.

IMPORTANT

1. The email address you provide should be one that is checked regularly - at least once a week.

2. Applications submitted with a post office box will not be approved.

3. We ask that all members subscribe to the 'Announcements' forum category, this is where important GMCHE information is posted for all members. All other forum categories are optional.

4. If you have any suggestions, comments, or remarks, please include those in the 'Message to Homeschool Group Administrator' section.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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Section(s) Regular Member
Guest Member
High School Graduation
8th Grade Graduation
Year you Started Homeschooling Family Business/Services

Conversation Emails:

Would you like to receive conversation notifications via email (not just the ones you create)? Yes No

Many Emails: Would you like to receive notifications IMMEDIATELY? Yes No

Delivery Type Whole Thread New Part Only

Daily Digest: Would you like to receive notifications ONCE A DAY? Yes No

Select which conversation categories you would like to be notified about: Prayer Requests
Upcoming Events
Announcements
Miscellaneous Discussions
Discussion of Educational Topics
Thrifty Living/Employment Help
High School at Home
Service Opportunities
Homeschool Opportunities/Info from 3rd Party
Graduation

Classifieds Emails:

Classifieds - Many Emails: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications IMMEDIATELY via email: Yes No Classifieds - Daily Digest: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications ONCE A DAY via email? Yes No Message to Homeschool Group Administrator:

Additional Questions

1. Name of local parish community your family belongs to: 2. City of local parish community your family belongs to: 3. Have you been a member of GMCHE in the past? Yes
No
4. Please check all that apply to your homeschooling situation (a PI-1206 is only filed if your child(ren) is/will be 6 as of September 1, 2025, even if you're currently homeschooling):
(1 required) Homeschooling, will file PI-1206 for school year
Homeschooling, child(ren) under 6
I am considering homeschooling
My child(ren) attend a virtual K-12
My child(ren) attend a charter school
My child(ren) attend a traditional school
Other
5. If you answered "Other," please comment below: 6. Please read GMCHE's Goals and answer below:

Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educator's Goals

To offer support and encouragement to the Catholic home educator through group meetings, field trips, email lists, prayers, and sacrifices.

To promote Catholic home education as a vibrant, positive, and challenging opportunity to educate our children in the fullness of their faith.

To strengthen, inspire, and spiritually uplift one another to live an authentic Catholic family lifestyle, as exemplified by the Holy Family.

To highly esteem and fully embrace the sacramental ideal of marriage as taught by the Catholic Church, thereby proclaiming the Gospel message of holiness to the world.

To serve Christ in others, "keeping Christ in our hearts and in our homes."

I have read, understand, and intend to fully respect the Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educator's Goals. Yes, I agree
No, I do not agree
7. Please read GMCHE's Philosophy Statement and answer below:

Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educator's Philosophy Statement

We believe that God is our heavenly Father as Jesus taught us. (Lk, 11:2-4)

We believe that Jesus is the Son of God. (John, 14:6)

We believe that the Holy Spirit remains with us today in the Catholic Church to enlighten, guide, and instruct us. (John, 14:26)

We believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Immaculata, God's masterpiece of human nature, wholly beautiful and without a blemish (Cant. 4:7), and full of grace (Luke 1:28). She is our Mother and as Mediatrix of Grace, continually reminds us to do whatever He tells us. (John, 2:5)

We believe that the Nicene Creed succinctly summarizes our Catholic Faith.

We believe that Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition make up a single Sacred deposit of the Word of God, which is entrusted to the Church. (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, 9, 10)

We believe that parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. (Gravissimum Educationis, 3)

We believe in fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church when the Pope speaks infallibly.

I have read, understand, and intend to fully respect the Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educator's Philosophy Statement. Yes, I agree
No, I do not agree
8. Please read GMCHE's Website Use Policy and answer below:

Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educator's Website Use Policy

Family Directory

Any information found in our GMCHE Family Directory is not for public use, mailings, or solicitations.
No member contact information should be given to non-GMCHE members.

Photo Gallery

Photos found on the GMCHE site must not be copied and shared elsewhere. They are intended for the GMCHE members' enjoyment only.
If you share photos in the GMCHE Photo Gallery, please note the date and event.

Business Directory

Business must be that of a registered GMCHE member.
No courtesy postings accepted for non-members.

Member Forum Posts

To respect member privacy, please contact the author of a forum post for permission to share posted information to non-members outside of this member site.

Graduations

Only homeschooled graduates (8th and 12th grades) of registered GMCHE families may participate in the graduating class ceremonies.

Gym Class

Must be a registered GMCHE member to participate.
As with any GMCHE event, when enrollment is limited, Catholic homeschoolers will be given priority of non-Catholic and non-homeschooling (virtual charter schooling) families.

Calendar

All events will be posted on the GMCHE Calendar.
If you would like an event cross posted on the 'Upcoming Events' forum please link the Calendar event on the thread. The forum posting should be a summary with all detail on the GMCHE Calendar.

I have read, understand, and intend to fully respect the Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educator's Website Use Policy. Yes, I agree
No, I do not agree
9. Activities Volunteering

Our community thrives when all of our member families work together to encourage one another in our beautiful Faith and homeschooling lives. Please consider which of the following your family can help with during the school year. You MUST choose at least one, and our Activities Administrator will follow up with you at a later date.
(1 required) Field trips
Feast day celebrations
Middle school activities
High school activities
Moms' Night Out
8th grade graduation
High school graduation
Retired homeschooler
10. Signal Group Registration

GMCHE utilizes the Signal messaging platform for additional communication. You may download the Signal app below.

Enter your email below to join the Signal group: 11. If you would like to leave a comment to GMCHE, please do so below:

Payment Instructions

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

PAYPAL - Click the PayPal link: GMCHE Annual Membership Fee
CHECK - Make $25 check payable to GMCHE (include your email in the memo) and mail to:

GMCHE, 610 S. 6th St., Watertown, WI 53094

Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will receive an email notifying you that your login is now available. If membership is denied, full payment will be reimbursed as promptly as possible.

Payment Options

$25.00 – Registration 25-26