Catholic Filipino Academy

Also known as: Catholic Filipino Academy · CFA · CFA Homeschool

Definition

Catholic Filipino Academy (CFA) is a prominent Catholic homeschool provider in the Philippines. Founded by lay preacher and author Bo Sanchez, the academy is headquartered in Quezon City, Metro Manila. CFA offers DepEd-accredited homeschool programs from Kindergarten through Grade 12, integrating academic learning with Catholic faith formation, parental training, and family-centered community support. (Catholic Filipino Academy)

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Also Known As

Catholic Filipino Academy
CFA
CFA Homeschool

Examples and Analogies

CFA Parent Academy: Regular training sessions and support groups conducted by CFA to equip parents as primary educators.
CFA Academic Portfolio: The compilation of tests, projects, and home activities reviewed by CFA advisors for grade promotion.

Usage Scenarios

1. Enrolling in a Catholic homeschool program

A Catholic family enrolls their child in CFA to integrate religious education with the DepEd K–12 curriculum. (Source)

2. Attending community gatherings

A homeschool student participates in CFA’s regular clubs, sports days, and mass services to build peer socialization. (Source)

Strategies

Participate actively in the CFA parent training modules to effectively manage the homeschool workload.
Coordinate with the assigned CFA family advisor to ensure portfolio submissions align with quarterly timelines.

Security and Safety Measures

Verify that the child is officially registered under CFA’s DepEd-accredited partner school during enrollment.
Review the program guidelines regarding the submission of high school credentials for college admissions.

Historical Context

CFA was established in 2005 by Bo Sanchez to provide Filipino Catholic families with a structured, faith-integrated alternative to traditional classroom schooling. Operating under the accreditation of partner schools, the provider grew to serve thousands of families nationwide and overseas, organizing major events like the Philippine Homeschool Conference. (Source)

Challenges and Controversies

Parent Teacher Role Balance

Parents must balance their role as mother/father with the discipline required as primary academic teachers.

Time Management constraints

Managing lesson plans and grading for multiple children in different grade levels is highly demanding.

References

Official Website of Catholic Filipino Academy