Wow. (Theres a way to check that you know.) It was an awesome run, and I believe RCA will transcend this moment. That was kind of a red flag, Sercely said. This is called narcissistic projection, and empaths, like you and me, feel like we are not enough, or we feel defective. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; grant, we beseech Thee, that through His Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. I got a bad feeling about it from the get-go, there was a lot of pressure to sign up NOW and I felt that the price was very steep when I could pay less to send my kids full time to a certified Catholic school, but when I mentioned that, I got lam-blasted for the comment. Not one red cent, not one nanosecond of my time, she said. Regina Caeli was a huge part of my return to the Catholic faith (after a pathetically catechized childhood in the falling-apart Church of the late 70s/early 80s). Has the Texas AG non-profit unit opened an investigation? Regina Caeli is a private, independent University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic tradition. Im a mechanical engineer and have plenty of financial options but this is the ministry that Im being called to right now. I honestly can say I am not the least bit shocked at this turn of events. The nationally accredited program serves PreK-3 - 12th grade students. Prayers and a meal for their children in a tumultuous time when their parents are struggling? A group of Regina Caeli families travelled together to see a production of, , and although it was not an official school outing, they had used the school email to communicate about it, and Regina Caeli heads considered the trip problematic because the tutus worn by the dancers were too short, and deemed the show soft porn.. Im sure I dont need to tell you that an actually helpful diocese with this stuff is rare as hens teeth. We ensure our teachers and staff are committed to faithful adherence to the Holy Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church through an oath of fidelity. I send you love and strength. Not a lie. A priest even told me I should let him kill me-after all, he said, Jesus did die on the cross! How do you know the 2016 lawsuit was settled out of court? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. . In 2016, a former RCA member filed a lawsuit alleging that, when he asked to review financial information so he could determine how the school was spending the money their group raised and solicited, the director responded that it was not RCAs style to provide any financial information, other than the IRS form 990s. The suit alleges RCA then retaliated against the entire family for their inquiry. Podcast #57: And then the internet took off. , you have peace of mind that you are joining with a like-minded partner in your vocation to raise and educate your children, all to the Glory of Our Lord. Thank you for all that you do and all you have to put up with. NOTE: As of Nov. 16, all comments will automatically go into moderation and must be approved manually. Beckman uses Regina Caeli as her personal bank account and that Beckman hand-selected the board to do her bidding, and deliberately hid her financial activities from the families who supplied the money she allegedly spent. If you have any questions during your discernment, please do not hesitate to reach out! They are the ones who will have C-PTSD from this. Help me fund this site and get access to my and my husbands occasional podcast and other perks. This quote is so revealing: 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. Thank you again for sharing . This piece also relies too much on anonymous sources for an article complaining about someone elses transparency. Protected: Podcast 23: Look at that s car go! All the time. paying members homeschool their own children for three days a week, using a standardized curriculum, and the school provides support and access to tutors and extracurricular activities. 2. Its devastating spiritually, on top of the devastating effects on relationships and quite possibly financial situations. Protected: Pocast #18: Lets just do it and be legends! 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. . Ill take things that have nothing to do with the article, the authors and the topic at hand for $500, Alex. . Protected: Podcast 36: She googled THIS on a Friday night and what she saw made her lose her mind! They are incapable of submitting to anothers opinion or demands. through the formation of the will to desire what is good, true, and beautiful. Mental health is certainly no joke, but I find it laughable that Kari Beckman is trying to come off as a victim in these circumstances. I would say I feel hurt and betrayed but even without this revelation I felt this way about RCA. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. An organization that consistently preaches how only it has the answers. This is not a sign of a thriving organization.). Smdh. Parents design and buy their own Christian curriculum. Youve even found one person who is a former member who will make a public statement, finally. It is more like a nice suburban tract home. I am sorry this did not come sooner, but honestly, I was not in an emotional place to make good decisions.. 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. A group of Regina Caeli families travelled together to see a production of The Nutcracker, and although it was not an official school outing, they had used the school email to communicate about it, and Regina Caeli heads considered the trip problematic because the tutus worn by the dancers were too short, and deemed the show soft porn.. All I can say is from todays Thanksgiving presentation by the RCA at our Kirkland, WA location the teachers and tutors are wonderful, and my grandchildren who attend there are happy. Regina Caeli Academy CDS Code: 33 67033 6156897 School Address: 13672 Sandhill Crane Rd. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. To the point where you are posting comments on your own article, acting like you are someone else. Field trips and classes offered. 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. Mailing Address: Information Redacted . Protected: Podcast #15: Completely Meat Chocolate Pie, Protected: Podcast #14: I wish I had a whip. I am constantly learning more- I want to share that about two years ago, I heard a sermon that, Justice is not revenge; justice is the truth. God led me on this path of learning, and it has been the map to freedom from my prison. Thats not true. I would be more inclined to do so had they not chosen an insider to replace Beckman. The amount of emotional baggage I have from RCA is unreal. As a former RCA tutor I can say that the quotes from the tutors are 100% accurate. Were seriously considering coming back to Regina Caeli, Sercely said. Why werent those red flags to the families? Saying it was settled out of court conveys the impression that the plaintiffs case has merit and defendants admit it, essentially. Folks in RCA didnt feel they could come forward about the spiritual, emotional and financial manipulation until their abuser was shown publicly to be a fraud. Key Facts. It starts with totally appropriate conflict resolution based on [the book of] Matthew: Go to your brother, etc. Shortly before she stepped down, the Board of Directors received an anonymous letter alleging Beckman had carried on an illicit sexual relationship with Graham. I hope the families being manipulated here can now find a healthier social and religious community. Legionaries also have a similar cultish way about them. The former tutor confirms that she knows just one family who invested $90,000 in Veritatis Splendor land, but said jokingly that the rest of her RCA friends had no interest in accepting Kari Beckman as the head of their homeowners association. The school explicitly forbids what it called murmuring, allegedly to discourage a spirit of gossip among the families involved. Living with them is like walking in a house of funhouse mirrors- they way they reflect to you who you are. How did you verify if anything has been built on the land in TX yet? Is it true that they compared ballet tutus to soft porn? 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. Further, I know at least half the parent-teachers personally theyre good people, a couple of them saintly. I understand why people leave the church, even if they dont leave the Church. Help me fund this site and get access to my and my husbands occasional podcast and other perks. V. Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia. With the board of directors saying Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendaor are completely separate, Im sobbing, Im so grateful. His victims assistance coordinator is actually a very good priest and has helped people I know who live outside of his diocese. Sercely should ask herself if Our Blessed Mother would be more likely to wear what they require at Regina Caeli or what the world out there asks you to wear. Id love to see these peoples reactions to a Meal Train for a woman leaving a domestic violence situation. In-classroom lessons two days a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. 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. Vaccination is not poison. Her husband knows she is a narcissist and so do her children. I live about a mile from the property. Do true journalism and present all the facts not your emotions. I wish it was. Im trying to figure out whether it would be less damaging to them to wait until summer to quit; or whether I should pull them out now (viewing the contractual obligation to continue paying fees as a sunk cost). Additionally, I was actually told during my tour that if I was wearing shorts or a tank top in my CAR at pick up I would be sent home to change before I would be allowed to get my kids. My sole consolation has been reading the multitude of comments from others who experienced similar treatment at centers across the country. Protected: Podcast 33: Hes a very nice guy. 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.. There was a waiting list that year and so I knew we were not taking away from the financial stability of the school. We went to RCA when it first started in Texas. One of the first things we were told was that if we have *any* problem with the school, we should not spread gossip or even talk to our coworkers about anything negative regarding RCA. Website Designed by Magis Guild. In which I get interviewed about sex and stuff again! The case was dismissed after essentially just getting going, arguing about the extent of each sides discovery requests. 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. This pervasive straight-laced environment has made the revelations of extramarital misconduct especially hard for RCA members to stomach. You are very Courageous to share you story and Have excellent instincts- You speaking out will help soo many others I think you will find that you are not alone with your experiences with Mrs Beckman and Culty culture that RCA became The concept between RCA is a good one (Catholic homeschool hybrid). I definitely will pray to St. Jude. This is true scandal, committing a sin so severe and hypocritical that it truly risks dozens or even hundreds of people losing their faith because of it. Website Designed by, 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Can we find a shed of truth in the comments section everyone once in a while? Or the Laura who founded the curriculum program used by RCA? That would be the usual course after allegations of mismanagement and financial irregularities by a charitable organization. He needs help. And boy, dont ever disagree with her . Cps got involved with us and ordered my husband outI was so brainwashed and gaslighted by him, it took me a few months to finally file for divorce. The tour was the end of it for a lot of reasons, but the intense cult-like behavior of the adults was the most of it. Ive seen the difference that my childrens tutors have made in their lives and Im forever grateful. She bullied my mom so intensely my mom had to quit mid year. Thanks for understanding. She has no empathy, and a grandiose controlling ego. authoritarianism and anecdotes of things like books that glorify Robert E. Lee are disturbing. Communitys still being built and religious moving in. Ms. Juba is now the Executive Director. Here you go, on the record: RCA provided something beautiful for my family (9 years in RCA) and much of that due to Mrs. Beckmans hard work. I was very distraught after that confession and all the stress I was under. Leading little ones astray is a grave matter. In practice, a family of four children will tote up a bill of over $10,000 as a base, not counting curriculum or uniforms. Protected: Podcast #19: Parking meters, mixed greens, and other UNBEARABLE SCOURGES. This is two heads of very Catholic organizations. I feel like I just read an Intouch Magazine article filled with the latest gossip and slander. lol Dan Patrick opening up investigations into stuff like this. Keep things in the proper channels of communication. They answer not to the bishop of the diocese in which they live, but to Rome. I have seen children write tearful letters after a half year to get it back for the holidays and be denied. Protected: Podcast 42: Jarods Prancing Musical Show! He is the patron saint of the impossible for so many reasons. Pray for us. Conflict is viewed through a religious lens, said one former employee. Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. The article at hand is quite imprecise with regards to the Oratorian Fathers. I have long voiced to other local Catholics my concerns about this school, so I am not surprised by any of this. http://www.homeschoolaccreditation.com/ NISAC is nothing but a dude and a shack in California. The letter states that a generous benefactor, with full knowledge of Mrs. Beckmans situation, has emerged to make the separation of Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendor (VS) a reality. V. Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. So Kari Beckman had an affair with a board member. We all know that. People need to understand that they too, under the guise of charity, virtue signalling, gas lighting, et al. It is our Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum that distinguishes us from other Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region. I have known the Beckmans and many families who attend the original school for many years. 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. 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. At least anonymous up there doesnt have to worry about being waterboarded in Guantanamo Ba- I mean Veritatis Splendor. No other structures have been even started, I am on site and will verify this to anyone with factual proof. If she hasnt, then how does Ms. Fischer know there has been a settlement? We are a world of sinners, myself included. I drove out to the Veritatis Splendor property this morning, and must tell you that you have received incorrect information. For Simcha and Mark Shea to be attacking families at RCA, is totally unnecessary and immature. Regina Caeli Academy is a unique, affordable, 2-day per week hybrid homeschooling program in the classical education tradition. unbelievable, said one Regina Caeli Academy parent and former tutor. As someone who has gotten to deal with this debacle firsthand and has had a front row seat to others attempting to do the same. Its a breeding ground for grooming and abuse, and I will not contribute one breath of my efforts to allow other people to be abused. I totally believe the former student as well -God brings what is done in the dark to the Light This was a long time coming !!!!! And to be lectured about virtue while this was going on . Accordingly, the Board has asked her to take additional time away for both physical and spiritual healing and counseling, the letter said. 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. A familys entire educational, social, and spiritual community would be at the school; and they have been told repeatedly that their childrens souls will be in danger if they attempt some other form of schooling. Except for John. Sercely had another reason besides her financial concerns for leaving Regina Caeli, once they announced their affiliation with Veritatis Splendor. Mark Shea is definitely suffering from TDSbut Vigano is a wolf in sheeps clothing. They knew what the subject matter was, but declined to take the trouble to speak to the authors. What Truth? 324: O tempora, o meatballs, Whats for supper? I have many other responsibilities besides monitoring this comment box, and may not be able to approve your comment immediately. The Regina Academies PO Box 465 Wynnewood, PA 19096. There are bizarre stories of moral panic over innocent outings with even the whiff of immorality. Probably tax free too. Everything about Regina Caeli was geared towards Kari Beckmans profit, unfortunately at the expense of the lives of the families who attended. Shea cant write a non-lie. Several members recalled that, when they applied to teach for Regina Caeli, they were required to sign a statement of fidelity to the magisterium, and that, during their interview, Regina Caeli recruiters asked them if their marriage was canonically valid, and whether they use contraception. This comment gets to the heart of the matter. Sercely said she had had some hesitations about Regina Caeli when she first joined. It was horrible for her. Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. They always are. Its a shame, I really wanted a Catholic homeschooling group with solid, wonderful Catholics. I was. Also I will pray for what you are going through right now. 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. Just like Regnum Christi and the Legionnaires of Christ prior to the death of Fr. Yup. They had a meal train for Beckmans family? They state they will have an independent financial audit and promise to provide periodic updates to increase financial transparency. . The parent remains the primary educator by homeschooling the other . OTOH, the main argument in favor of pulling out NOW is the risk of the abusive atmosphere of corporate filtering down to the teachers, who will take it out on my kids. 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