Its a shame, I really wanted a Catholic homeschooling group with solid, wonderful Catholics. Protected: Episode 63: There can be only one hole in the head. Ive seen the difference that my childrens tutors have made in their lives and Im forever grateful. I agree with your critique of this article yes, Beckman did a terrible thing, but then the piling on of other accusations and complaints from anonymous sources feels wrong. But most of the families are also employees. His victims assistance coordinator is actually a very good priest and has helped people I know who live outside of his diocese. Everything about Regina Caeli was geared towards Kari Beckmans profit, unfortunately at the expense of the lives of the families who attended. I was never expected to recruit and Regina Caeli helped my family tremendously during the several years I was there. It resonates with me because I had an experience with a priest in confession at St. Patricks Cathedral in NYC a few years ago who implied that I should be homeless rather than to pursue the only option for housing that I could think of that I could afford, called me a slut, accused me of confessing sins I wasnt sorry for, refused me absolution, and said that Id have to live without the sacraments. It just became too much. Her answer was always this is how we do it in Atlanta. I hope that their local communities can work with their dioceses and form their own group with the guidance of the Church. In my experience, people who pretend otherwise often end up making decisions like Mrs. Beckman. An organization that consistently preaches how only it has the answers. Even with CPS involved, and obvious abuse, there were still catholic friends telling me it was my job to reconcile! through the formation of the will to desire what is good, true, and beautiful. It charged that, while she headed Regina Caeli, Executive Director Kari Beckman used Regina Caeli as her personal bank account, used RCA funds for Veritatis Splendor expenses without the knowledge or consent of donors, required RCA employees to work for Veritatis Splendor, and made personal use of a luxury home and vehicle paid for by Regina Caeli funds while promoting Veritatis Splendor. . Glad someone spoke up the misogynist label definitely reflects a lot about the person using it. Michelle, Im so sorry to hear about your experience with that priest. I felt like I had encountered the devil himself in that confessional. Website Designed by, 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Regina Caeli families were, however, offered the opportunity to buy land at Veritatis Splendor. Parents who are also tutors receive a discount on the entire program, and all members are expected to fundraise and to recruit new members, in addition to paying tuition. or also acting as a male? I really hope the Catholic Church and the pro-life movement can prevail against the evil they have been infiltrated with. From what I can see the other children attending there are happy also. I wish you the best. Protected: Podcast 36: She googled THIS on a Friday night and what she saw made her lose her mind! She knows how to gather sympathy from poor unsuspecting victimized supporters of her operation. The letter also informs participants of the donor referenced in the RCA board letter. Apparently, the sexual ethics of one family was so critical to the culture of the organization, but the fact that the executive director is sleeping with a board member is something that can just be chalked up to spiritual attack, said one former RCA family who had a position in national leadership. I used to be one of those women, btw, until I realized that because of me, many souls were going to go to hell. Supposedly. The curriculum was biased and unchecked, the means and reason for discipline were disproportional and unhelpful, and the rules meant to bring people together only served to isolate us. I made that mistake. 610.726.1856. A few months later I saw an article in a good Catholic publication about cults and how even seemingly good Church groups can become a cult. The men of this group might be inspired by St. Philip and also aspire to become Oratorians, but they are not members of the Oratory. Protected: Podcast 23: Look at that s car go! You signed the contract with complete and full knowlwdge of the rules. I would appreciate any further thoughts, since many others must be thinking this way. God put RCA on my path and because of it I had my marriage blessed in the Church and have raised my children in the faith. Bingo. Protected: Pocast #18: Lets just do it and be legends! Many parents have described the school as something of a godsend, allowing them both the freedom of homeschooling and the structure of the traditional classroom. Website Designed by Magis Guild. My experience with the school is that it is full of good people and faithful families who are looking for a better way to educate their children. RCA is a cult, and this is justice being served. Excerpts from the deps are used as exhibits to various motions from either side. REGINA CAELI is an independent, University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic. Imagine a world where stuff like this ever happens. RCA's model focuses precisely on that goal". Yes, the assigned seats and assigned conversations at lunch. They are covert aggressors or the manipulate others with hidden aggression. Enough About You, Lets Talk About Me by Dr. Les Carter. What is wrong with reading books about Robert E Lee? Please, lets just discuss important issues with respect and integrity. My son had *TWO* cell phones confiscated and they were not returned until May per the handbook rules! How does she know this? Bring everything out into the light, what Kari Beckman has done wrong & who is accusing her of each thing Christ owns whats in the light!! People need to understand that they too, under the guise of charity, virtue signalling, gas lighting, et al. I attended RCA my whole life preschool to 12 grade. 323: We are an Epiphany people are we are going to bed, No knives out after the death of Benedict, Whats for supper? They are so exclusive and will discard anyone who has a whiff of scandal in their lives. The school cracked down on staffers who shared photos of themselves in tank tops on social media. C-PTSD condition comes from being the victim of psychological narcissistic abuse, not the perpetrator. Agreed 100%. helpingIndependent Catholic familieshome educate their children since 1994. I lost my narcissistic mother recently, and Ive been shocked to discover that her death didnt free me emotionally the way I thought it would. So Kari Beckman had an affair with a board member. Praying for all individuals in this situation. This is not a sign of a thriving organization.). But yeahId want a protocol for that situation to be made crystal clear before I donated so much as a penny. No board member has responded to our repeated calls for comment. He is the devils mouthpiece. Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! The IRS complaint against Regina Caeli Academy was mailed late last week. If she hasnt, then how does Ms. Fischer know there has been a settlement? I was. Satan is the king of dark, he lies, kills & destroys he is loving all this division lets meet at the foot of the cross & be United as the sinners we are, broken & flawed! However, I am greatly saddened that it leaves such an immense taint for the program, the other families still there and mostly our Catholic faith. As exhausting, frustrating, and dissatisfied as parents were, and despite how frustrated they became with the schools lack of transparency over how tuition and fundraising money was spent, several parents reported feeling like they had no choice but to continue with the school. Beckman said she immediately sought forgiveness through the sacrament of confession, and then, months later, confessed to her husband. Yes, the founder and executive director of your Catholic homeschool program can get caught in a massive moral and financial scandal, but you just clean up the website and keep the machine running. Not a lie. Ive really been struggling, and the RCA revelations last week have troubled me deeply, as I recall the year wasted trying to please a narcissistic leader and her cultish minions, and how severely it impacted my family. V. Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia. We got a certified letter by Kari Beckmans attorney threatening suit because we asked ,two days after signing a contract, if we could be let out of the upcoming school year. Do you actually know the outcome of the lawsuit, or did you just assume it was settled out of court? Let us pray Liked it? Where I live we have a local parish school where I live, many of the teachers are mothers of the students or former students. This is a high-control group. ), Protected: Podcast #48: Accidentally unnamed, Protected: Podcast #46: Mamas little snakey loves bananofee pie, Protected: Podcast #45: Sharples and cocaine, Protected: Podcast 44: Some degree of martyrdom, One long dad joke: My interview with EOTTs S.C. Naoum. They are self-seeking, and feign intimacy. Seriously? She exploited the families of the children she and her cheater were entrusted to raise in the faith. Board members must be stewards of community trust. No doubt families are hurting from the failures of their parents, and my prayers go especially to them. Deputy of the Oratory for Board members trying to set one up for Mrs Beckman is disgusting. Mothers of small children often teach with their babies and toddlers in tow, allowing them to be fully involved with their childrens education while leaning on a supportive and nurturing community. Regina Coeli Academy is a private, Catholic school located in ABINGTON, PA. Click on the map to view location and busing radius. Google Map Link opens new browser tab. I wish RCAs hybrid program were available to us 30+ years ago! Do true journalism and present all the facts not your emotions. I am sorry you werent released from your prison when your mother with NPD passed. Completely separate from the sin of a parent. Shea hates Goodness and spins it as evil. She wasnt happy that their history curriculum included glowing praise of Robert E. 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