Students attend classes by grade level at their local campus centers on Mondays and Thursdays and follow the integrated curriculum at home during the remainder of the week. The AG is often the only effective overseer, because non-profits dont have shareholders and directors with a financial stake that usually guarantees close scrutiny of management. (Im an RN myself, but currently not working in the field due to homeschooling my son.) Protected: Podcast #15: Completely Meat Chocolate Pie, Protected: Podcast #14: I wish I had a whip. Hours Mon-Fri: REGINA CAELI is a non-profit 501(c) (3) religious organization. Sometimes lawsuits just run out of steam. With the board of directors saying Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendaor are completely separate, Im sobbing, Im so grateful. R. Because the Lord is truly risen, alleluia. In one of the depositions, a lawyer for the plaintiffs asks the deposed if they asked families in interviews what kind of contraception they used, which the deposed denied. Please explore my website to discover all I offer, my recommendations for resources, and then "contact me" or set an appointment to let me know how I can help. Im going to presume that you are in firsthand contact with the writer of the anonymous letter, and presume that the writer of the anonymous letter and the writer of the formal complaint to the IRS are the same person (although you dont make that clear), and that you have reviewed both. 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. 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 nationally accredited program serves PreK-3 - 12th grade students. Beckman said she immediately sought forgiveness through the sacrament of confession, and then, months later, confessed to her husband. The IRS complaint against Regina Caeli Academy was mailed late last week. Im doing it for the payoff of seeing children, my own included, grow in their faith in a joyful environment with peers who also revere their faith. Are these several members different people who you personally interviewed? I hope that the company continues to improve its interior corporate culture and hope that no evidence of financial misdeeds come out. It sounds like Sercerly was poorly catechized and has not learned anything about growing in virtue. can be deceived via their own convictions. helpingIndependent Catholic familieshome educate their children since 1994. 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. The only flaw was the management structure Kari and her people. Now, the school has the chance to flourish!!! For Simcha and Mark Shea to be attacking families at RCA, is totally unnecessary and immature. Why is no one looking into her compadre Lisa Wheeler? Please fill out a request form and our Admissions Office will contact you and provide the information you desire. Kari Beckman was going to build Veritatis Splendor, a village of Catholic true believers in the heart of Texas. in 2003, sent a letter to the members of Regina Caeli at the end of last week acknowledging a terrible lapse in judgment with a personal relationship. Multiple sources confirmed the relationship was with Jim Graham. http://www.homeschoolaccreditation.com/ NISAC is nothing but a dude and a shack in California. Shortly before she stepped down, the Board of Directors received an anonymous letter alleging Beckman had carried on an illicit sexual relationship with Graham. Every single part of this reads like it came from the cheaters handbook or the pages of the Chumplady website. I had just filed for a restraining order, too, my husband was threatening the caseworkers and was expressing extreme hate toward me and my oldest daughter for what he viewed as us betraying him. 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.. Shea cant write a non-lie. Their fundraiser, whose stated goal was $3.2 million, raised $100,128. 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. By the way, how do you immediately seek forgiveness for an affair? 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. While members are reeling from the recent revelations, many hope the good fruits of the school can be rescued from Beckmans influence. But I can only imagine how hard it is to live this firsthand. Help me fund this site and get access to my and my husbands occasional podcast and other perks. There was a waiting list that year and so I knew we were not taking away from the financial stability of the school. Or the Laura who founded the curriculum program used by RCA? Moreover, Regina Caeli Academies toot their horns as being accredited and approved by NISAC. She said in her letter to RCA members that keeping the secret of her relationship left me feeling despondent and it began to take a physical toll on my mind and my body., She said, I have been in therapy and have been receiving daily spiritual direction in order to get strong enough to face my shame. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. RCA was/is a beautiful community of many conservative Catholics who share a faith and want to educate our children in a program that offers the structure and social support that is sometimes lacking when educating in the home exclusively. Beckman, who founded the homeschool hybrid Regina Caeli Academy in 2003, sent a letter to the members of Regina Caeli at the end of last week acknowledging a terrible lapse in judgment with a personal relationship. Multiple sources confirmed the relationship was with Jim Graham. There is this total obsession with not talking sideways or gossiping. At least anonymous up there doesnt have to worry about being waterboarded in Guantanamo Ba- I mean Veritatis Splendor. On October 25, RCA families and staff received an email from Nicole Juba, who had at that point asked for increased prayers for Beckman. Is it a Multi Level Marketing scheme. The fact that my kids tuition was funding their affair, the parent said, and then attached a vomit emoji to their message. Bingo. If you want to protect your fellow Christian brothers, teach them to control their desires instead of hiding away the girls and making them feel ashamed of their own bodies. Imagine if they was covering abortions instead of an affair. Regina Caeli Academy. 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. 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. Through the same Christ our Lord. Pray to St. Jude- he has C-PTSD also. This needed to be done. Agreed 100%. 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. Beckman said she immediately sought forgiveness through the sacrament of confession, and then, months later, confessed to her husband. FWIW, I was never asked if I use contraception in my family interview this year. If you ever been a family with serious marriage concerns, you know the headspace to cook and clean is not there. Protected: Podcast #16: Reporticus Shutupicus! And even if they suspected that wasnt true, they knew there would be reprisals if they questioned it. Sweeping changes at Regina Caeli after scandal After bombshell revelations about an illicit relationship between board members and possible financial misconduct, there's massive restructuring afoot at Regina Caeli Academy, and the organization will undergo a forensic audit, the board announced early this morning. This is important as saying so conveys that the plaintiffs case had merit. To the point where you are posting comments on your own article, acting like you are someone else. The article in my estimation lacks clarity in this regard. The amount of emotional baggage I have from RCA is unreal. Roswell, GA 30076 I wish RCAs hybrid program were available to us 30+ years ago! Vol. Students have frequent access to the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, regular religion classes following the Baltimore Catechism, and regular interactions with religious clergy. Check out the book list, in a world that is screaming for proper instruction in history, it would be hard to argue with this robust curriculum full of nuanced characters like Julius Caesar, Cicero, Alexander the Great, Churchill, Jefferson, Columbus, Washington, Napoleon and more. The humans might break down good but I stay a faithful Catholic because I trust in God not man. Perhaps if we turned down on the volume about how horrifying it is to exist in a world where we dont hang women whove had abortions or burn drag queens at the stake, we might avoid scandals like this in the future. Can the Fischers personally testify they have seen evidence that the 2016 lawsuit resulted in a settlement to the defendants? I truly believe God brings what is done in the dark to light -He creates a storm to clear the path for the truth !! And to be honest, those who wanted to be part of this refuge from society maybe need to re-examine that desire. unbelievable, said one Regina Caeli Academy parent and former tutor. the United States and Jamaica. 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. I was very distraught after that confession and all the stress I was under. It was a scary time for my family and Kari Beckman was at the center of it she preached charity to our children and yet her actions were so cruel. Yes, the assigned seats and assigned conversations at lunch. Ms. Fischer has asserted this case was settled out of court twice now. Sheesh! V. Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia. After applying, the local administrator will contact you to schedule a family interview. Actually, thats saying too much. All that being said, the concept of RCA was great and there were great families involved. There is nothing in the docket to suggest anything other than the case being dismissed, so the only way Simcha can assert it was settled out of court is if she has personal knowledge of it, presumably from the Kruses themselves, who may not be able to talk about it publically as a condition of their payout. 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. Shortly before she stepped down, the Board of Directors received an anonymous letter alleging Beckman had carried on an illicit sexual relationship with Graham. Proudly created with Wix.com. 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. If its not true, why wont you go on record? Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! As a former RCA tutor, I can say that the level of control from the top was crazy. But most of the families are also employees. Three other board members are no longer listed on the site, and Nicole Juba has been named acting Executive Director. 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. You probably are suffering from C-PTSD. I am grateful for my experiences there and it gave me many academic skills that I still use today. I still support the RCA program even if the implementation of certain policies were, say, unfortunate at best. Should you not verify your facts before you publish them, especially in an emotional situation? Protected: Podcast 40: Naked purple capybaras of the world, unite! You should report that priest to his superior. Narcissists just cant bear the consequences of being held accountable. Vol. Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. 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; -that RCA borrowed over $3 million from an RCA board member to finance the property for Veritatis Splendor; -that the RCA board approved the purchase of a $45,000 Chevy Tahoe for Veritatis Splendor, and has been paying for its insurance, even though the vehicle does not serve Regina Caeli in any way; -and that the property, purchased by RCA, contains a luxury lodge in which the Beckman family has been living for many months.

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