In which I get interviewed about sex and stuff again! 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. In Sheeps Clothing by Dr. George Simon, Jr. Required fields are marked *. The only flaw was the management structure Kari and her people. You signed the contract with complete and full knowlwdge of the rules. So Kari Beckman had an affair with a board member. 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. This piece also relies too much on anonymous sources for an article complaining about someone elses transparency. 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. She may have felt glee for the pain she caused her husband or nothing at all from the affair; she only felt guilt for the harm in her reputation and the harm it has done to her position of power- thats the only pain a narcissist feels. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Where I live we have a local parish school where I live, many of the teachers are mothers of the students or former students. My husband almost pulled us out because of that, and some similar over-controlling policies, and our kids dont own electronic devices. . Welp many graduates of rca I went to have left the church and kari beckman called our pastor the devil bc he questioned their business practices. A lot fewer girls would experience rapes, and unwed pregnancies if taught their value in the eyes of God. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Regina Caeli UK is a centre for home educators operating in the Catholic tradition, with pastoral support from the Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP). Beckmans husband remains listed as a board member. But its not merely a matter of spiritual hypocrisy that distresses this and other Regina Caeli families. Your email address will not be published. It is NOT that simple. God will make it clear. It does read like a InTouch article. It was years ago, but Im still angry about the fallout. My therapist has diagnosed me with Complex PTSD due to the circumstances which led to my fall., She said, I do not expect your forgiveness nor do I expect your understanding. Im sure I dont need to tell you that an actually helpful diocese with this stuff is rare as hens teeth. The main is the disruption to their education. Protected: Podcast 51: the Grift of the Magi, Protected: Podcast #50: The Five Stages of Revenge, Podcast 49: Not trying to hurry you (FREE PODCAST! I am always responsible for his behavior. Kari Beckman was going to build Veritatis Splendor, a village of Catholic true believers in the heart of Texas. As a tutor, I have chosen this, not unwillingly. I drove out to the Veritatis Splendor property this morning, and must tell you that you have received incorrect information. Regina Caeli is a private, independent University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic tradition. Dont talk to anybody about any issues you have, from small to big. R. Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia. 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. Jesus loves you- projected warts from your mother and all. As a student I only encountered part of this culture, but I could see the effects it had on the adults in my life and how it hurt them. Vol. V. Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia. Be a patron of the (f)arts! 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. Thank you for your interest in Regina Caeli Academy! So through the years, students read about Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, Amos Fortune, Harriet Tubman and many other books at levels of increasing complexity as they grow. While I was a student at the Detroit center, the policy was (and still is, to my knowledge) to confiscate the technology for the duration of the entire school year and we were told this was a policy directly from corporate. I have never heard of this writer until this article so I definitely am not a devotee to her journalism. Narcissists just cant bear the consequences of being held accountable. I hope that their local communities can work with their dioceses and form their own group with the guidance of the Church. 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. Bishop Strickland, our clergy and the seminarians are unwavering in their support for VS and have assured us that they will be united with us to keep up our fight for the good.. Forms the will to desire what is good, true, and beautiful. The suit also alleged that RCA ran afoul of Michigan charitable fundraising laws. 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 have many other responsibilities besides monitoring this comment box, and may not be able to approve your comment immediately. Haters are on here saying theyre brainwashing kids, its a cult $5k scam, the scam is the involuntary public school district taxes, wasted on crap thinking and institutions, hemorrhaging kids, searching for alternatives like RCA if they can find it. 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 !!!!! To read that she has been diagnosed with C-PTSD, is so acidic. The lawsuit was settled out of court. Protected: Episode 64: Sing with me, pooperellas! The biggest problem I had was with their financial opacity. 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. Youve ignored my questions about the Kruse v. RCA 2016 USDC lawsuit. Just writing about it makes me nauseated. I wish you the best. This is a high-control group. RCA checked every category. The school cracked down on staffers who shared photos of themselves in tank tops on social media. The letter calls for Kari Beckmans husband Rich Beckman to step down as Chairman of the Board, because many Regina Caeli families have for years believed that the Board of Directors is in place simply to do Mrs. Beckmans bidding. The letter writer believes that Kari Beckman is likely to attempt to continue to run Regina Caeli by proxy. It is important to reflect on Regina Caeli's academic and spiritual model. As Simcha Fisher disclosed in her coverage, Regina Caeli Academy, Inc., was party to a lawsuit by a family involved with RCA in Detroit, John and Marie Kruse, who "alleged that 'complete, blind, unquestioning obedience to RCA's officers and the Directors is demanded or the family is subjected to humiliation, ostracization and expulsion.'" Not a lie. 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. 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. There is a near obsession with, Who have you talked to about this? If youre mad, talk to that person. Reading that 2016 case, I note that the organization has since made several operational changes, all for the better. After applying, the local administrator will contact you to schedule a family interview. The parent remains the primary educator at home. 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. There is a pending IRS inquiry into RCAs use of funds. My primary concern in all of this is for the souls of her children and those who attend the school. It would have sounded way less weird though if this was a form of penance where the people involved in the affair were the ones offering of *their* service for others who were hungry, thirsty, etc. This has just really floored me. Texas Right to Life is the organization that launched prolifewhistleblower.com, the tipline website that lets people report abortions in hopes of collecting a $10,000 bounty under the controversial new Texas Heartbeat Act (SB8), and Jim Graham has been instrumental in the Texas pro-life movements hard shift toward the right. Furthermore, the ranch house where the Beckmans lived is nothing close to a luxury home. This is so sad. Sercely quit Regina Caeli when the homeschool hybrid academy abruptly announced their affiliation with the utopian megadevelopment Veritatis Splendor. They state they will have an independent financial audit and promise to provide periodic updates to increase financial transparency. 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. I am now delighted to offer this s ame administrative oversight and support to families everywhere in the United States.. As an RCA family, you enjoy the freedom of using the curricula and resources of your choosing, while knowing you are . She asked not to be identified, for fear of reprisal. 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. Protected: Episode 64: Sing with me, pooperellas! Our students are immersed in a community of like-minded teachers who model virtuous living and the pursuit of intellectual and heavenly achievement. 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. I always worry about a few in corrupt leadership leaving their stink on an entire operation (Hello, American bishops). Every single part of this reads like it came from the cheaters handbook or the pages of the Chumplady website. Now, the school has the chance to flourish!!! (There were supposed to be assigned seats- and assigned conversations!- at lunch, we did not follow this) 1. And to be lectured about. My wife and I homeschooled our children, but it was my wife who did the major effort. Vol. Regina Caeli Academy is an accredited PK-12 Classical homeschool hybrid academy for Catholic families, located in cities across the US. RCA has been a blessing to us and the tutors are wonderful. 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. There are some arguments against pulling them out right now. Protected: Podcast 36: She googled THIS on a Friday night and what she saw made her lose her mind! However disheartening this is, thank you for exposing this to the light. I do want answers, but I dont want to throw the baby out with the bath water. R. Because the Lord is truly risen, alleluia. Tell me more about this. The school also gets oversight from the Archdiocese and other administrative supports. Founded in 2003 in Wyndmoor, PA; Montessori Pre-K - 8th Grade; . I considered and accepted that risk when I signed up. My kids have no direct contact with corporate that Im aware of, only with these good folks. It will be called, Hopefully-slightly-better-than-average-town. Its actually just the neighborhood I live in and Ill let you know when a house comes for sale. Beckman reminded prospective buyers that, while the lots are selling quickly, there is no need to build right away after purchasing one, and that lots may be purchased for primary or vacation/retreat homes.. I am sure its possible to create structure with the Church for those who want to continue the hybrid format. Probably tax free too. 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. Do you actually know the outcome of the lawsuit, or did you just assume it was settled out of court? Imagine a world where stuff like this ever happens. Her therapist might see that she cant handle the truth just sucks for those who actually have it- we bear guilt and shame for things we never did. But there were a few things from this article that jumped out at me and Id love to hear your perspective. But still, it isnt easy to defend an organization with an all too human head. Graham, who appears in a fundraising video for Veritatis Splendor along with Beckman, has been Executive Director of Texas Right to Life, which was founded by his father, since 1994. I was closely involved with leadership in the organization at the time and I know that to be a fact, although I was not privy to the amount of the settlement because of the confidentiality agreement with respect to the settlement. She asked not to be identified, for fear of reprisal. Michael Palud, C.O. It has 97 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. The vaxx is a blood poison. Protected: Podcast 36: She googled THIS on a Friday night and what she saw made her lose her mind! I am now delighted to offer this same administrative oversight and support to families everywhere in the United States. Your email address will not be published. I have many other responsibilities besides monitoring this comment box, and may not be able to approve your comment immediately. She is a narcissist. Beckman and Graham are both married. (Theres a way to check that you know.) 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. I could write a book on the kind of toxic community that is bred inside of RCA schools. 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. V. Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia. Roswell, GA 30076. Kruse and Kruse. To call RCA families cultists is ridiculous. Truth needs no defending or silence. Families were required to fundraise in a variety of ways, and were always told that this fundraising was to support the education and mission of Regina Caeli. They answer not to the bishop of the diocese in which they live, but to Rome. We want to assure our Viculus families that the mission of Veritatis Spendor will continue without interruption, and that if anything, this shows just how important the work of this community really is. 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. Sometimes lawsuits just run out of steam. In-classroom lessons two days a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. In which I get interviewed about sex and stuff again! We could no longer afford it. To others, please, your regard for those not directly involved in this scandal but deeply affected by it would be greatly appreciated. That tells you a lot. Dr. Ramani on YouTube is a good starting point. I sincerely thank you. I really wish more Catholics/Christians knew about these psychological manipulation tactics so they could better recognize and protect themselves and each other from abuse. Obviously Satan attacks those in positions of leadership hoping for exactly such an outcome. He had to change his name and wear the Holy Face of Jesus to keep from being gaslit that he was the traitor. If hell had a blog, this would be it. I pride myself on my honesty and integrity. It is a great program that provides support to so many families, myself included. 322: Simply having a yaki onigiri time. Regina Caeli Academy (RCA) was founded in 1994 as a private school satellite program (PSP) to support independent Catholic home educators in California. 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. Regina Caeli Academy New Search County: Santa Clara Located within the boundaries of this public school district: San Jose Unified: School: Regina Caeli Academy CDS Code: 43 69666 7087646 School Address: Information Redacted San Jose, CA 95131-3422 . When I and many other families expressed our surprise and displeasure at this being sprung on us out of nowhere, we were basically told, Its our organization and we can do whatever the heck we want, and if you dont like it, theres the door,' one former tutor said. As a RCA parent, I have never felt any of the things this article says. Why is no one looking into her compadre Lisa Wheeler? | Catholic Sensibility, Whats for supper? You can try Aiden down on 42nd, but his stuff seems poor quality I always barf through the high. This is important. Root out the evil yes but dont suggest that RCA is filled with hypocrite Catholics being manipulated. My son had *TWO* cell phones confiscated and they were not returned until May per the handbook rules! Regina Caeli Academy's Catholic culture encourages students to explore the wonder of Gods creation, embody magnanimity a greatness of character and of the soul , and graduate as skilled disciples of Christ, ready to lead the next generation of Catholics. She is just as sketchy just in different ways. Or has the 5G got control of your brain? This has been our familys experience. Regina Caeli families were, however, offered the opportunity to buy land at Veritatis Splendor. My kids, all in elementary, are at one of the newer satellites. The law, which has undergone several legal challenges, has been unpopular even within some factions of the conservative pro-life community, some of whom view it as anything from distasteful to politically reckless to counter-productive. Protected: Podcast 33: Hes a very nice guy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Kari Beckman has narcissistic personality disorder, NPD, and I hope her family gets treatment for their C-PTSD. Beckman admitted to a terrible lapse in judgment with a personal relationship all the references to an affair in the article come from commentators. It is more like a nice suburban tract home. A couple things that I would like to clarify. John is there any American Catholic conspiracy theory in which you dont indulge? Any Oratorian House in Formation has to be sanctioned by our Roman Offices. Episode #60: Who or what is a Malcolm Gladwell? This is not a sign of a thriving organization.). Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. (Im an RN myself, but currently not working in the field due to homeschooling my son.) Scandals are bad enough without sloppy journalism making them unnecessarily worse. Im going through a divorce, too. Graham was also, until recently, on the Board of Regina Caeli, but his name has recently been removed from that site, along with Kari Beckmans name. Funny how God always seems to squeeze good from bad. Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. Dear Parent who really *thinks* they knowUm, shes absolutely 1000% correct. A priest even told me I should let him kill me-after all, he said, Jesus did die on the cross! The Regina Caeli Academies (hybrid home-schools) are Regnum Christi educational foundations; the director is a Regnum Christ woman. R. Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia. The parent remains the primary educator by homeschooling the other . Its taken for the day and returned to the parent after school hours. 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.. There is nothing online to suggest anything other than that it has been dismissed by mutual agreement of the parties. Do you have the word of the plaintiffs and anything to verify that word? And boy, dont ever disagree with her . R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia. Im glad you pointed out the problem. The nationally accredited program serves PreK-3 - 12th grade students. Vol. There wasnt a lot of clarity about where the money [for Veritatis Splendor] was going to come from or how it was going to be spent. I stayed because I liked the tutors at my center and our CCE shielded us from most of the worst dictates on the kids. 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. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. I hope that the company continues to improve its interior corporate culture and hope that no evidence of financial misdeeds come out. RCA is a homeschooling academy with a strong, traditional, Catholic identity and traditional guiding principles., [We have] The ability to pick and create a curriculum that works for each of our children individually., If I had a high schooler, help with transcripts, diplomas, etc. I will pray for your continued healing, as well. unbelievable, said one Regina Caeli Academy parent and former tutor. 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). We rely on intentional discussion, not digital devices, to teach, inspire, and form our students. Parents can knock that total down by several thousand dollars by working for minimum wage for what can end up being as much as sixty hours a week, not counting the volunteer and fundraising work the family is expected to provide. The real scandal is the ongoing abuse that has been revealed now that the abusers reputation has been tarnished by adultery. You probably have great parents, tutors/instructors , and students in place. that would also mean he would have to open up an investigation into himself and his affairs and getting favors for women he was sleeping with. Too busy processing trauma, self-inflicted and otherwise. Please, lets just discuss important issues with respect and integrity. We were absolutely asked whether we used contraception. He belongs in a thriller. Our carefully designed homeschool hybrid model offers support to parents with an accredited classical curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade. We just re-formed without RCA, and were thriving. Proudly created with Wix.com. They had taken away my tutor job for no given reason and gave it to someone else and therefore the tuition was beyond our means. We offer accredited classical academic and extracurricular classes to preschool - 12th grade students two days a week. This is how the business works. Overall I just pretended that Corporate didnt exist. These priests will be Oratorians in the tradition of St. Philip Neri. Protected: Podcast 51: the Grift of the Magi, Protected: Podcast #50: The Five Stages of Revenge, Podcast 49: Not trying to hurry you (FREE PODCAST! 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 unbelievable, said one Regina Caeli Academy parent and former tutor. 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. (The Board is half the size it was in September 2020. I proudly tutor upper school and make mistakes daily but I get up each day truly trying to glorify the Lord through this work. Protected: Pocast #18: Lets just do it and be legends! For He whom thou didst merit to bear, alleluia, His victims assistance coordinator is actually a very good priest and has helped people I know who live outside of his diocese. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on the latest RCA news, upcoming events, and more! 793 1), Students graduate from the full college preparatory curriculum with an accredited diploma, Parents are assisted with meeting deadlines, testing, and attendance requirements, It is an affordable model for those who desire flexibility, It allows children to be home with mom or dad three days out of the week, Those who teach with us are trained in the classical curriculum and the Socratic Method. Books I recommend for healing: But yeahId want a protocol for that situation to be made crystal clear before I donated so much as a penny. As good catholics we all know that if we are not virtues people we can not become saints and therefore wont be going to heaven, just saying! 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.. Parents with students in or preparing for high school may engage in a series of live and recorded sessions addressing all of your questions and concerns for this time in your life. This is disgusting for her family, the real victims. Were seriously considering coming back to Regina Caeli, Sercely said. Michelle, Im so sorry to hear about your experience with that priest. The bishop has, according to canon law, a duty to be vigilant about their spiritual well-being and about the effects of the community in his diocese, but the relationship between the diocese and such communities is not clearly defined. 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. But the rigidity, lack of transparencey. , 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. So sad and pathetic that in their collective attempt to thwart any exposure to sin, they were all entrenched in every manner of sin. Praying for everyone involved. This is a policy. Conflict is viewed through a religious lens, said one former employee. At RCA different perspectives are always on the knifes edge of being considered heresy or sinful. 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. 324: O tempora, o meatballs, Whats for supper? Shea cant write a non-lie. Its hard enough for those of us on the sidelines to read about what youre going through, and the misinformation that seeks to minimize it. 322: Simply having a yaki onigiri time. Prayers and a meal for their children in a tumultuous time when their parents are struggling? How many persons were interviewed for this report, from how many different centers? The suit also alleged that RCA ran afoul of Michigan charitable fundraising laws. Living with them is like walking in a house of funhouse mirrors- they way they reflect to you who you are. Shea hates Goodness and spins it as evil. This is all like a bad, dubbed, soap opera without the stylish outfits. Im focusing on Jesus and his path for me and the children. Hypocrisy and duplicity in one significant matter tends to make people suspicious in others. 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. The complaints accused Regina Caeli of using assets for personal gain and questionable fundraising practices., As one RCA parent put it, We essentially bought them a ranch.. You write Several members recalled thatduring their interview, Regina Caeli recruiters asked them if their marriage was canonically valid, and whether they use contraception. Additionally, the Beckman family is suffering tremendously through this, and although Kari has brought this on through her sin, her children and husband dont need you adding salt to the wound. They dont have shame or guilt- the shift blame upon others. They always are. How about instead of spending all this time focused on someone elses sins, you go to confession for being such an asshole. RCA has provided something beautiful for my family. Protected: Podcast 23: Look at that s car go! Everything about Regina Caeli was geared towards Kari Beckmans profit, unfortunately at the expense of the lives of the families who attended. This separation will allow each organization to successfully pursue its own mission. I know theres issues elsewhere, but I give him serious credit for that. If any good things come out of this scandal, I hope that increased financial transparency will be one of them. REQUEST INFO SAVE SCHOOL. Do we read books about Robert E. Lee? One member said that she and her husband were assured that, at some point, the finances of Regina Caeli Academy and Veritatis Splendor would be separated, but that these things take time.. Catholic college & testing counseling and transcript services are also available. She bullied my mom so intensely my mom had to quit mid year. Pray for us. I understand the need for accurate sources, but in situations like this an organization has very likely made it difficult for people to come forward non-anonymously, which means the situation gets a little more complicated. I really do see where youre coming from. Create a FACTS account andsubmit your applicationfor the appropriate academic year. 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. 323: We are an Epiphany people are we are going to bed, No knives out after the death of Benedict, Whats for supper? Absolutely the tutors and kids and families at your new center are wonderful. I wish RCAs hybrid program were available to us 30+ years ago! Wendy, my heart goes out to you. Welcome to Regina Caeli UK! Thank you for your interest in Regina Caeli Academy! Is Ms. Fischer going to update her article and FB release with the new information from this mornings email? The anonymous letter writer has written a second letter to the board on November 14, urging them to divest themselves completely of Beckmans influence. He is the devils mouthpiece. Protected: Podcast 33: Hes a very nice guy. Regina Caeli Academy is a hybrid homeschool resource center in the Catholic tradition offering academic and extra curricular classes for homeschoolers. How did you get ahold of the deposition transcripts? Board members must be stewards of community trust. This is terrible for people who actually have this condition. Plots of land are available for sale for between $90,000 and $250,000. Or the Laura who founded the curriculum program used by RCA? Leading little ones astray is a grave matter. Regina Coeli Academy has already scrubbed their website and carries on as if nothing happened. Not one red cent, not one nanosecond of my time.. Please note that if you post comments using under a name maliciously intended to deceive, you will be permanently banned. REGINA CAELI is a non-profit 501(c) (3) religious organization. But others believe the very structure of the program routinely becomes exploitative, and is, in practice, uncomfortably close to a multi-level marketing scheme. I was so excited when RCA came to my area, but after joining the RCA FB group for my area, going to a meeting about it and looking at what they demanded for school, I decided not to do it. Not one red cent, not one nanosecond of my time, she said. The person filing the complaint also had further questions: When Regina Caeli Academy used travel and hotel rewards programs for training, campus visits, etc, who reaped the benefits of those massive rewards points? I know a lot of you are reading this wondering what is going to happen to RCA, but tomorrow Im getting up and going to the center and Im going to do my best and I know my peers will too. Tel: (858) 679-2101. reginacaeliacademypsp.org. Thank you again for sharing . They had a meal train for Beckmans family? alleluia: V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. 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. Her answer was always this is how we do it in Atlanta. Narcissists are incapable of compromise. Only an utter fool would trust Stricklands governance, honesty, or competence at this point. Mailing Address: 304 S. 9th St. Humboldt, KS 66748 Phone Number (760) 521-6974 Fax Number: Information Not Available . She worked tremendously hard. I felt like I had encountered the devil himself in that confessional. Classical education based on the trivium, integrated classical books, art and music, and idea-focused instruction provides students with the foundation to live a principled life and is proven to cultivate wisdom and virtue so that the love of God may abound more and more. Is it a Multi Level Marketing scheme. A lot of the un-catechized people commenting here also have an issue with virtue. It is not clear how many people have actually invested in Veritatis Splendor. If you ever been a family with serious marriage concerns, you know the headspace to cook and clean is not there. You cant throw rocks at glass houses- which might be why Beckman got the C-PTSD label. We provide in-classroom lessons two times a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. , both explicitly framed their organizations as a refuge from the immorality of the secular world. I have seen children write tearful letters after a half year to get it back for the holidays and be denied. 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. Campus classes are taught by teachers (we call them tutors) trained in the classical curriculum and the Socratic method to lead intentional discussion throughout the material as your child grows through stages of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. The vaxx is a blood poison. According to the letter from the board, Faber has been named the new interim board president. The last thing on your to-do list before Christmas, Special Valentines FREE Episode: 20 things we hated about FIREPROOF, Protected: Podcast #65: Sometimes goat is just not GOAT. *Bishop* Strickland. Don't report it yourself. 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 ). Saying it was settled out of court conveys the impression that the plaintiffs case has merit and defendants admit it, essentially. Thoughtful & intentional dialogue between teachers and students to stimulate critical thinking. 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. In Regina Caelis program, 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. And to be honest, those who wanted to be part of this refuge from society maybe need to re-examine that desire. 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. The parent is referring to the fact that Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendor, including, in the very video in which Beckman and Graham both appear. Its devastating spiritually, on top of the devastating effects on relationships and quite possibly financial situations. I hope I make a difference. 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. 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. Moreover, Regina Caeli Academies toot their horns as being accredited and approved by NISAC. *** With the board of directors saying Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendaor are completely separate, Im sobbing, Im so grateful. 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. Your next step is to complete Enrollment by submitting the following required information: Course of Study: Every student requires a COS or list of curriculum on file. Typically, the state Attorney Generals office regulates non-profits. I knew within 1 day of starting the program that it was a cult. It is our Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum that distinguishes us from other Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region. 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. I would also like the anonymous source to make themselves know! Yeah well its not her money were talking about here. Shea hates Goodness and spins it as evil. Can the Fischers personally testify they have seen evidence that the 2016 lawsuit resulted in a settlement to the defendants? What about doing your part as a female and not parading yourself as if you were for sale in short and tight and immodest clothing? ), 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. Also, theyre too young to know about any of this, thank God. As an RCA family, you enjoy the freedom of using the curricula and resources of your choosing, while knowing you are supported in meeting the homeschool requirements in your state. She is malignant- so much so, that she is broadcasting having C-PTSD. 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; It sounds like Sercerly was poorly catechized and has not learned anything about growing in virtue. 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. You immediately seek forgiveness for a onetime action, not something ongoing. , has been Executive Director of Texas Right to Life, which was founded by his father, since 1994. Hmm. We live in a culture of narcissists- they are everywhere, and you cant let them know you know, because they will fly into rage. Kari Beckham was the issue and not the local families. I think thered be great interest in my city. Is Regina Caeli planning to undergo a financial audit? Accordingly, the Board has asked her to take additional time away for both physical and spiritual healing and counseling, the letter said. 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. Which is the opposite of Truth. (Btw, Im not sure I can imagine a more narcissistic online moniker than the self-reverential Truth). Should you not verify your facts before you publish them, especially in an emotional situation? Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! Thats good. 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). Maciel Marciel. . Field trips and classes offered. Kari Beckman, Rich Beckman, Jim Graham, Nicole Juba, and Regina Caeli and Vertitatis Splendors communications offices have not responded to our repeated calls for comment. You should report that priest to his superior. The financials were always sketchy and she controlled everything in each center, right down to how you set up the classroom. The Board is committed to providing periodic updates as to the progress of these efforts to ensure accountability and transparency, the letter said. The administration openly bragged about the time she confiscated an iPad that a kid brought to school it was his dads work iPad, but RCA kept it for the year. Amen. They also requested a meal train for the Beckman family. How much was used to purchase a piece of land in Winona, Texas so Mrs. Beckman could form a cult?. Hear! At the same time, the school exerted a tight micromanagement of its members sometimes insisting on puritanical standards that contrast starkly with what members now know about Beckmans private behavior. It was in the school handbook that we signed that said ANY electronic device brought to center were confiscated for the year. 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? My heart breaks for all the beautiful families involved, just trying to raise holy children. 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. Im all about transparency and the truth but not running peoples name through the mud along with spitting on it! Either way, I doubt well be signing up for 2022-23. This lawsuit looked to be stalling for some reason. I cant wait to see what Chumpladys UBT says about this. Protected: Podcast 40: Naked purple capybaras of the world, unite! Strickland has the Faith. Vol. More than one family expressed concerns that, even if Kari Beckman were to be removed, the current board was hand-selected by Beckman to do her bidding; but the letter says the board is soliciting nominations from families to reconstitute the Board of Directors., Regina Caeli was not built upon one person, but has continued to grow and develop by virtue of the talents and sacrifice of all our staff, families, tutors, assistants, volunteers, and, of course, our children. Although I am relieved to hear of her separation from the organization, there must be follow up from you specifying that her retirement is permanent and irrevocable. Podcast #57: And then the internet took off. "Parents and those who take their place are bound by the obligation and possess the right of educating their offspring. Prayers for the families affected by this. Protected: Ill See Myself Out, Episode 61: Dont be coming round here with no oranges. And, they announce VS is now completely separate from RCA. 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