Christ is merciful & HE alone is our Savior!! 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. His victims assistance coordinator is actually a very good priest and has helped people I know who live outside of his diocese. I can confirm this. The curriculum is based on another wonderful Catholic Classical curriculum, Mother of Divine Grace. Vol. 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. 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 wouldnt expect Ken Paxton (the Texas AG) to open an investigation on this. Every single part of this reads like it came from the cheaters handbook or the pages of the Chumplady website. I drove out to the Veritatis Splendor property this morning, and must tell you that you have received incorrect information. 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. Amen! 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 wasnt tricked into it. Construction crews are working and I saw a load of building materials delivered about 5 hours ago. ame administrative oversight and support to families everywhere in the United States. But at the same time each of these quotes hit home. 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. You cant throw rocks at glass houses- which might be why Beckman got the C-PTSD label. 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. The article in my estimation lacks clarity in this regard. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on the latest RCA news, upcoming events, and more! Because of that, there have definitely been some families that have hesitated about joining Regina Caeli. By the way, how do you immediately seek forgiveness for an affair? Hanging onto my faith by my fingernails. Honestly as a former member I am not at all surprised that it came to this. We rely on intentional discussion, not digital devices, to teach, inspire, and form our students. I did report him. Protected: Pocast #18: Lets just do it and be legends! This isnt the first time Regina Caeli has been accused of a lack of financial transparency. Protected: Podcast #15: Completely Meat Chocolate Pie, Protected: Podcast #14: I wish I had a whip. (There were supposed to be assigned seats- and assigned conversations!- at lunch, we did not follow this) 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 . 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. Well said, Morgan. Praying for all individuals in this situation. Three other board members are no longer listed on the site, and Nicole Juba has been named acting Executive Director. Maciel Marciel. To this day I am still sorting through the emotional damage that place did to me, and I know for a FACT I am not the only one. Actual help as in canon law advice and real support. There is a pending IRS inquiry into RCAs use of funds. 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. As a RCA parent, I have never felt any of the things this article says. I was very distraught after that confession and all the stress I was under. And to be honest, those who wanted to be part of this refuge from society maybe need to re-examine that desire. Are you able to give me any tips on how your group broke away from RCA? Their fundraiser, whose stated goal was $3.2 million, raised $100,128. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. The students are getting a religious community, and the school gets the support of the local parishioners and past alumni across the county. Im focusing on Jesus and his path for me and the children. This will relieve RCA from all financial burdens with regard to VS. 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. While its rare for a member to muster a lawsuit against RCA, its common for members and former members to complain that their concerns go unheard, and that theyre routinely bullied into silence under the guise of christian charity. Thats good. Podcast #57: And then the internet took off. That was kind of a red flag, Sercely said. I would say I feel hurt and betrayed but even without this revelation I felt this way about RCA. 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. 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. the United States and Jamaica. 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. I had to ask for absolution at the end! Reading through the 2016 lawsuit pleadings, I can tell the company has since made several operational changes for the better. Saying it was settled out of court conveys the impression that the plaintiffs case has merit and defendants admit it, essentially. After applying, the local administrator will contact you to schedule a family interview. Im not concerned about Beckmans adultery per se (though of course it raises questions about her character generally), nor even about the allegations of misuse of RCA funds to pay for other things. Furthermore, the ranch house where the Beckmans lived is nothing close to a luxury home. 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. A bummer to read about Kari, but we all know that good fruit from an organization can still be abundant even if the leaders publicly and dramatically stumble. There is this total obsession with not talking sideways or gossiping. All the time. Sercely quit Regina Caeli when the homeschool hybrid academy abruptly announced their affiliation with the utopian megadevelopment Veritatis Splendor. Communitys still being built and religious moving in. Roswell, GA 30076. . 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. 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 . It is a great program that provides support to so many families, myself included. 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. Sheesh! Let us pray Overall I just pretended that Corporate didnt exist. There is no need for her to supervise or have any role in the transition, the letter said. 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. 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. Its a shame, I really wanted a Catholic homeschooling group with solid, wonderful Catholics. I attended RCA my whole life preschool to 12 grade. The Board will initiate an independent forensic audit and promises to provide periodic updates to increase transparency. This isnt the first time Regina Caeli has been accused of a lack of financial transparency. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Which is the opposite of Truth. (Btw, Im not sure I can imagine a more narcissistic online moniker than the self-reverential Truth). A couple things that I would like to clarify. I definitely will pray to St. Jude. How do you know it was an affair rather than a one-time action? 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., The former tutor quoted above said that several moms have told her, I feel like a battered woman, going back every year.. Dont talk to anybody about any issues you have, from small to big. Her husband knows she is a narcissist and so do her children. I have long voiced to other local Catholics my concerns about this school, so I am not surprised by any of this. How does she know this? As someone whose mother had NPD, and as someone who had close contact with Kari Beckman for one very miserable year working as an admin at an RCA center, I think youve probably nailed it. Fewer girls would experience rape if men chose not to rape them. Regina Caeli Academy. Or the Laura who founded the curriculum program used by RCA? Should you not verify your facts before you publish them, especially in an emotional situation? Hes just trying to cover his own negligence. Thank you again for sharing . The anonymous letter-writer told us they also filed two complaints with the IRS on November 12 asking for an investigation of Beckmans possible financial misuse of Regina Caeli funds. I hope that their local communities can work with their dioceses and form their own group with the guidance of the Church. Sercely said she had had some hesitations about Regina Caeli when she first joined. I can only hope that the idea is that it was actually for her children, several of whom are still young. So sad and pathetic that in their collective attempt to thwart any exposure to sin, they were all entrenched in every manner of sin. What proof do you have the 2016 suit was settled out of court? Your CCE may have ignored that policy, but the REAL policy is that it will be returned at the end of the year. Don't report it yourself. Because thats how dedicated they are. The real scandal is the ongoing abuse that has been revealed now that the abusers reputation has been tarnished by adultery. Fr. At Regina Caeli Academy we believe parents and those who hold their place are bound by the obligation and enjoy the God given right of educating their children. I would also like the anonymous source to make themselves know! Instead of taking [complaints] seriously on their merits, this spiritual lens means if you disagree, youre not just wrong; youre bad. 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. If Mrs. Beckman had such a major lapse in judgement with regards to her personal life, what would prevent her from having a lapse in judgement in the financial affairs of the organization?. Mothers of small children often teach with their babies and toddlers in tow, allowing them to be fully involved with their childrens education while leaning on a supportive and nurturing community. Make that update, re-empower your administrators and tutors and youre golden. I think the idea of what theyre doing is great, but I see and hear so much about how bad and micromanaging the administration is (even with Beckman out). Or did you run out of space? Can all the members of the Board claim they have always acted in the best interest of the mission of Regina Caeli? the letter asks. Our classical curriculum insists that the purpose of education is to cultivate a mind pursuant of truth and includes robust coursework in reading, writing, Latin, mathematics, music, debate, and the visual arts. You probably are suffering from C-PTSD. Beckman said she immediately sought forgiveness through the sacrament of confession, and then, months later, confessed to her husband. The case was dismissed after essentially just getting going, arguing about the extent of each sides discovery requests. Regina Caeli Academy CDS Code: 33 67033 6156897 School Address: 13672 Sandhill Crane Rd. Regina Coeli Academy has already scrubbed their website and carries on as if nothing happened. I understand why people leave the church, even if they dont leave the Church. Take a second to support simchajfisher on Patreon! Yes, the assigned seats and assigned conversations at lunch. Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! At least anonymous up there doesnt have to worry about being waterboarded in Guantanamo Ba- I mean Veritatis Splendor. It is not clear how many people have actually invested in Veritatis Splendor. Protected: Podcast 28: The beast with one back, Protected: Podcast 27: My interview with Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa of New Wave Feminists, Protected: Podcast 26: sorryFOR FUCKS SAKEsorry, Protected: Podcast 25: On the tip of my tongue. I am struggling to forgive myself and to make sense of what I did. 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. 322: Simply having a yaki onigiri time. It starts with totally appropriate conflict resolution based on [the book of] Matthew: Go to your brother, etc. I wish you the best as you go through this process, as I know its not easy. 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Even with CPS involved, and obvious abuse, there were still catholic friends telling me it was my job to reconcile! Pray for our community. Leave them alone. The letter also informs participants of the donor referenced in the RCA board letter. 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. Concern Catholic- Thank you for your resource and book! There are bizarre stories of moral panic over innocent outings with even the whiff of immorality. There is such a lack of charity and zero grace given from the most pious Catholics. Vol. Kari Beckman interviewed our family in 2013 for my children to be admitted in RCA. So heartbreaking..as someone who has been part if this program I feel bad for all of thr moms who day in and day out gave everything to make this program work foe their children. There is nothing online to suggest anything other than that it has been dismissed by mutual agreement of the parties. Take a second to support simchajfisher on Patreon! The Regina Academies PO Box 465 Wynnewood, PA 19096. Funny how God always seems to squeeze good from bad. Either way, I doubt well be signing up for 2022-23. How many persons were interviewed for this report, from how many different centers? Re this: FALSE I work on site, There is not a single structure other than the transformation of the side of the original lodge into a chapel. As a tutor, I have chosen this, not unwillingly. Most of my friends who went there left the church because of the emotional trauma of a fundamentalist community like this. 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. 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. She has no empathy, and a grandiose controlling ego. How many people were interviewed for this article? Regina Caeli is a private, independent University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic tradition. 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. If you have any questions during your discernment, please do not hesitate to reach out! Seriously? Beckman and Graham are both married. v. RCA, USDC Eastern Mich 2016. Protected: Episode 64: Sing with me, pooperellas! Federal law prohibits the IRS office from commenting on private taxpayer matters, but if a criminal case results from an investigation, that information will become public record. I am currently going through a VERY necessary divorce and the lambasting from my Catholic friends was initially crushing. Weve benefited from RCA over the last three years as well. They also requested a meal train for the Beckman family. 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. If she hasnt, then how does Ms. Fischer know there has been a settlement? My wife and I homeschooled our children, but it was my wife who did the major effort. There is no option to remove a priest who is abusive. 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. I feel like I just read an Intouch Magazine article filled with the latest gossip and slander. 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). and the vague spiritual matter that led her to these decisions. It sounds like Sercerly was poorly catechized and has not learned anything about growing in virtue. She is a narcissist. John is there any American Catholic conspiracy theory in which you dont indulge? Putting this type of stuff is incredibly sloppy when you know (or should know) it is NOT true: The reason I will never support that cult is the permanence of the priests. Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. She exploited the families of the children she and her cheater were entrusted to raise in the faith. 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