I have seen children write tearful letters after a half year to get it back for the holidays and be denied. I do t know about the last two years, but that was the policy for the two years before that. alleluia: Many RCA members are less concerned with Beckmans personal suffering, though, and more concerned with the fate of Regina Caeli Academy going forward. This is their second year. Kari Beckham was the issue and not the local families. *Bishop* Strickland. Pray for us to God, alleluia. The purchase for the land on which Veritatis Splendor was to be built was made with a loan from James Faber, a Regina Caeli board member. Roswell, GA 30076. There are, in fact, several new structures since I last visited in July, several more in progress, and a bustling atmosphere with building materials and utility supplies coming in. Classroom work such as narration, picture study, presentation, and oral and written persuasion show the interconnectedness of all knowledge through the contemplation of the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. You get paid minimum wage plus a fat tuition discount, and the only way you can make it work is to work there, so youre really afraid to rock the boat, because it will affect your children.. Tuition, which covers two classroom days (for which uniforms are required), ranges from $2,800 per PreK student for a half day to $4,500 per high school student. Actually, thats saying too much. How do you know the 2016 lawsuit was settled out of court? (The Board is half the size it was in September 2020. How did you get ahold of the deposition transcripts? I can assure you though, whether the anonymous letter writer and formal complaint were WRITTEN by the same person, there are multiple people involved behind the scenes that brought that to fruition. 610.726.1856. Protected: Podcast #15: Completely Meat Chocolate Pie, Protected: Podcast #14: I wish I had a whip. Wendy, my heart goes out to you. I wouldnt expect Ken Paxton (the Texas AG) to open an investigation on this. Protected: Podcast 38: In which we hit rock bottom. Beckmans husband remains listed as a board member. There is nothing stated in this article that denies that you and other families were trying to give the very best to your children. Beckman said she immediately sought forgiveness through the sacrament of confession, and then, months later, confessed to her husband. Its taken for the day and returned to the parent after school hours. They dont have shame or guilt- the shift blame upon others. Simcha breeds division amongst Catholics and that is not of God. Protected: Podcast 40: Naked purple capybaras of the world, unite! And boy, dont ever disagree with her . I used to think that following the most rigorous interpretations of Catholic teaching would make me holy, but now I now believe that being overly rigid and being lax are two sides of the same coin: they both deflect responsibility from listening to the will of God in our lives. It has been a huge blessing to us in this time where the Church has left us with a gaping hole in helping to educate our children. Id love to see these peoples reactions to a Meal Train for a woman leaving a domestic violence situation. Vaccinated persons are not dying en masse. It is our Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum that distinguishes us from other Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region. Tel: (858) 679-2101. reginacaeliacademypsp.org. http://www.homeschoolaccreditation.com/ NISAC is nothing but a dude and a shack in California. Are these several members different people who you personally interviewed? Since when history and facts have become a bad thing, oh yeah, I forgot, since everyone cares more about feelings than doing what we ought to do. Also, did the school really crackdown on tank tops (in Texas!)? Preach, Jane! Beckman and Graham are both married. Are you going to update this post and your FB release with the new information? Also some of the claims are not fully backed up yet our faith is not about people but about God. Former student of RCA here. The lawsuit was settled out of court. Prayers and a meal for their children in a tumultuous time when their parents are struggling? Did the Beckman family travel and vacation using those points? Its been a sentiment and experienced behavior when RCA was first started in Norcross, Georgia out of a parish hall that was offered for RCAs use (which they paid nothing for, yet demanded tuition). When Regina Caeli members were first abruptly informed that their school was now an umbrella organization for a quasi-religious megadevelopment in Texas, some complained. Book a must read very helpful and empowering !! Hes just trying to cover his own negligence. Were seriously considering coming back to Regina Caeli, Sercely said. Mailing Address: Information Redacted . But others believe the very structure of the program routinely becomes exploitative, and is, in practice, uncomfortably close to a multi-level marketing scheme. Not a lie. Regina Caeli is a private, independent University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic tradition. I know theres issues elsewhere, but I give him serious credit for that. Of the $423,509.79 that was fundraised between Oct. 20, 2020 and May 21, 2021, how much of that was used for Regina Caeli? . Excerpts from the deps are used as exhibits to various motions from either side. We offer accredited classical academic and extracurricular classes to preschool - 12th grade students two days a week. If any good things come out of this scandal, I hope that increased financial transparency will be one of them. God is good. I was not involved in RCA in 2016 but joined after and I know there were many changes made regarding compensation which I can only presume now was a result of that lawsuitwhether it went to trial or settled outright, it definitely brought changes to the payment/tuition structure. Which is the opposite of Truth. (Btw, Im not sure I can imagine a more narcissistic online moniker than the self-reverential Truth). I am always responsible for his behavior. Regina Caeli Academy's classical curriculum prepares students for life and beyondthrough the formation of the will to desire what is good, true, and beautiful. No. A priest even told me I should let him kill me-after all, he said, Jesus did die on the cross! Vol. Also, theyre too young to know about any of this, thank God. Vol. This comment really resonates with me. Narcissists are incapable of compromise. Thank you for sharing!! Its a shame, I really wanted a Catholic homeschooling group with solid, wonderful Catholics. She asked not to be identified, for fear of reprisal. , has been Executive Director of Texas Right to Life, which was founded by his father, since 1994. Thanks for understanding. She is profiting off of the empathy of others to gain personal power, and she wants people to feel sorry for her, when in reality she has no conscience, or in fact a very dull one. There are some arguments against pulling them out right now. Any Oratorian House in Formation has to be sanctioned by our Roman Offices. (There were supposed to be assigned seats- and assigned conversations!- at lunch, we did not follow this) If you have any questions during your discernment, please do not hesitate to reach out! I hope this conversation about RCA continues and people learn for themselves how truly cultish and medieval this place was from the start. The Highly Sensitive Persons Guide to Dealing with Toxic People by Shahida Arabi, MA Even with CPS involved, and obvious abuse, there were still catholic friends telling me it was my job to reconcile! The Board said in a letter to RCA families and staff: The Board will initiate an independent forensic audit to determine if there were any financial irregularities and take appropriate actions based on those findings.. Classical PK-12 Homeschool Hybrid for Catholic Families, The Best Homeschool Hybrid for Catholic Families, Classically Training the Heart, Mind, and Soul, Regina Caeli Academy's classical curriculum prepares students for life and beyond. I am doing very well six months later and have full custody of eight children, am in school getting my masters and teaching license, and my abusive soon to be ex is in the background where he belongs. 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Oratorians are not a religious order; they are secular priests (i.e., they have not made religious vows). Most of my friends who went there left the church because of the emotional trauma of a fundamentalist community like this. While these women went on to found an independent Roman Catholic school locally (still in existence and stronger than ever), they also began a legacy of handing down the . She is just as sketchy just in different ways. She actually watches people and takes in their reactions. So if I have an issue, I only have one person Im supposed to talk to, and their next person up is Kari, or one person down from up. The website has gone offline twice, and now redirects to the Texas Right to Life site, but does not currently function as a tipline. Now, the school has the chance to flourish!!! He had to change his name and wear the Holy Face of Jesus to keep from being gaslit that he was the traitor. Can we find a shed of truth in the comments section everyone once in a while? Vigano is telling the truth about the scamdemic. She asked not to be identified, for fear of reprisal. We just re-formed without RCA, and were thriving. How many people were interviewed for this article? Absolutely the tutors and kids and families at your new center are wonderful. Founded in 2003 in Wyndmoor, PA; Montessori Pre-K - 8th Grade; . Take a second to support simchajfisher on Patreon! Is it true that they compared ballet tutus to soft porn? The letter to the IRS enumerates four major complaints involving Regina Caeli Academy and Veritatis Splendor: -That Regina Caeli Academy employees were pulled from their RCA jobs to launch and raise funds for Veritatis Splendor; Theyre all in real peril of losing their faith based on this hypocritical disgusting behavior by someone who is supposed to be a true spiritual leader. She said that she and her husband then both went to the board of Regina Caeli and told them what had occurred, and then stepped down as Executive Director. . I live about a mile from the property. You shouldnt ignore the reality of the truth here just because people do not want to be publicly ousted or bring further scandal to their local friends and community for bringing to light what was happening on the larger, national scale. You immediately seek forgiveness for a onetime action, not something ongoing. I hope I make a difference. If you have your seven kids and this is their school, and their friends, the only way you can make it work is by working as a tutor, said a former employee. Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. Deus, qui per resurrectionem Filii tui, Domini nostri Iesu Christi, mundum laetificare dignatus es: praesta, quaesumus; ut per eius Genetricem Virginem Mariam, perpetuae capiamus gaudia vitae. Why is no one looking into her compadre Lisa Wheeler? Now instead of being a cheater, shes a victim of despair whose very body is crumbling all around her as she deals with keeping the secret of the relationship that she shouldnt have started in the first place. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Your email address will not be published. That is not an unreasonable reaction. It was horrible for her. Thats not the point. There are twenty-three RCA satellite schools throughout the country, and they are all run on precisely the same plan, down to minutiae of how to dress and how to have parties. Locations. He belongs in a thriller. The parent remains the primary educator at home. School Information 600 Regina Parkway Toledo, OH 43612 Phone : 419-476-0920 Website: http://www.regina-coeli.org Hours of Operation Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri School Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri School Staff Barbara Lane School Principal 419-476-0920 principal@regina-coeli.org Amy Werner School Secretary 419-476-0920 As a former RCA tutor I can say that the quotes from the tutors are 100% accurate. If theyre so perfect and thats the standard, why do we need Jesus anyway? Misogynistic dress code and focusing heavily on females covering their bodies, and ignoring the need for males to learn to control their eyes? Im from the south and Im also a minority, and I will proudly be reading books about Robert E Lee to my children. Regina Caeli Academy. You cant throw rocks at glass houses- which might be why Beckman got the C-PTSD label. As a former RCA family, I experienced this wonderful community, however I ALSO experienced *everything* every.single.anonymous quote written above to be true and I know WHY they are anonymous b/c exactly what they have stated for fear of retribution in some fashion. He needs help. Website Designed by Magis Guild. Re this: What Truth? Regina Caeli Academy (RCA) was founded in 1994 as a private school satellite program (PSP) to support independent Catholic home educators in California. As a first principle, this is good. Families trust has been betrayed. R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia. Shortly before she stepped down, the Board of Directors received an anonymous letter alleging Beckman had carried on an illicit sexual relationship with Graham. Protected: Podcast #19: Parking meters, mixed greens, and other UNBEARABLE SCOURGES. In-classroom lessons two days a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. Every single part of this reads like it came from the cheaters handbook or the pages of the Chumplady website. Now, after acknowledging an illicit relationship, reportedly with Texas Right to Life head and Regina Caeli board member Jim Graham, shes moved out of the propertys luxury ranch and back to Atlanta, and has stepped down as executive director of Regina Caeli Academy and Veritatis Splendor. One of the special gifts and particular insidiousness of the organization is perpetual growth, whereby (not dissimilar to an MLM) new people are brought in, sold on the vision and who are innocent to the perils. Do true journalism and present all the facts not your emotions. Regina Caeli Academy encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in virtuous living, self-discipline, and accountability through a classical education taught in light of the Catholic tradition. Or the Laura who founded the curriculum program used by RCA? Mind you, I dont have a single dog in this fight but this whole story, as described, had more red flags in the beginning than a communist parade. If you can find a therapist that specializes in highly sensitive people (empaths) and narcissistic abuse- you will start standing on your own two feet, cutting the strings of manipulation your mother tied you up with years ago. Protected: Podcast 38: In which we hit rock bottom. Years of spiritual and financial abuse of these families, but shes the victim. I speak from a standpoint of being victimized by a narcissist, and they use religion for personal power. This isnt the first time Regina Caeli has been accused of a lack of financial transparency. No board member has responded to our repeated calls for comment. NOTE: As of Nov. 16, all comments will automatically go into moderation and must be approved manually. There is such a lack of charity and zero grace given from the most pious Catholics. Regina Caeli Academy encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in virtuous living, self-discipline, and accountability through a classical education taught in light of the Catholic tradition. Help me fund this site and get access to my and my husbands occasional podcast and other perks. Yesterday, Veritatis Splendor sent a letter to its mailing list reassuring Viculus familes that there will be no interruption in its mission. There is this total obsession with not talking sideways or gossiping. I am sure its possible to create structure with the Church for those who want to continue the hybrid format. 322: Simply having a yaki onigiri time. These priests will be Oratorians in the tradition of St. Philip Neri. He has a lot of other problems hes caused himself. , both explicitly framed their organizations as a refuge from the immorality of the secular world. How about calling the lady about her Christmas decorations? Kari is human and we would all do well to extend her some charity. or also acting as a male? But the alleged financial malfeasance goes deeper than that. I understand wanting to protect our kids from an increasingly secular and often demonic society, but it seems to me like the line between protective and cultish was crossed. She said that the format of RCA works very well with her young family, with classroom days providing the structure and stability they need, while still allowing for flexibility and down-time. Others will make their conclusions based on their own experiences. Because thats how dedicated they are. 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