intellectually serious,
emotionally meaningful,
spiritually profound.
Home to Rome:
Finding the Roots of Our Faith
October 12-19, 2025
This pilgrimage offers homeschoolers aged 13-18 and their parents a profound opportunity to explore the heart of Christian history. Over seven days, the group will walk in the footsteps of saints and martyrs, visiting Rome's most sacred sites, including the four papal basilicas.
From the Colosseum to the catacombs of St. Sebastian, St. Peter’s Basilica, and a papal audience, this journey connects participants to the Church’s rich traditions, history, and Roman culture.
With visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and the use of poignant texts in the midst of rich settings, this tour offers a faith-centered, educational experience that deepens both spiritual and historical understanding.
Guided by a tour manager, the group will benefit from organized, seamless logistics, allowing parents to fully immerse in the experience alongside their children. This pilgrimage is a unique opportunity to strengthen faith, learn together, and create meaningful family memories in the Eternal City.
Day 1, Sunday, 12 October: Arrival
Morning - arrival, check-in
Afternoon - introduction and evening Mass at St. Peter’s
Day 2, Monday, 13 October: Republican and Imperial Rome; Martyrdom
Morning - Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Afternoon - Colosseum, San Clemente
Day 3, Tuesday, 14 October: Ostia Antica and Paleo-christian Rome
Morning - Visit to Ostia Antica, including temples, Mithraea, church & synagogue.
Afternoon - Catacombs of St. Sebastian, San Paolo fuori le Mura
Day 4: Wednesday, 15 October: The Papacy, Constantine, and the Peace of the Church
Morning - Papal Audience, Castel Sant'Angelo
Afternoon - Pantheon and walking tour of Campus Martius
Day 5, Thursday, 16 October: Papal Rome
Morning - Santa Maria Maggiore
Afternoon - Lateran, Holy Stairs, Santa Croce
Day 6, Friday, 17 October: St. Peter's and the Vatican
Morning - Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and climb the dome
Afternoon - Visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel:
Day 7, Saturday, 18 October: Reflections
Morning: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps
Afternoon: Villa Borghese, Galleria Borghese, Pincian Hill farewell
Day 8, Sunday 19 October: Departure
Last morning in Rome and departure for FCO and home.