I offer these thoughts to anyone else making this tough decision. Living with them is like walking in a house of funhouse mirrors- they way they reflect to you who you are. Dr. Ramani on YouTube is a good starting point. The real test for a hyper con is if they do a meal train for a mom suffering after terminating a pregnancy. How does she know this? There was a lot of, Its all part of RCA, so itll be fine, Well, no, Sercely said. Thanks for understanding. 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. Shea hates Goodness and spins it as evil. Actual help as in canon law advice and real support. I wouldnt expect Ken Paxton (the Texas AG) to open an investigation on this. You cant throw rocks at glass houses- which might be why Beckman got the C-PTSD label. Great way to practice the virtue of modesty. There is no need for her to supervise or have any role in the transition, the letter said. Is it true that they compared ballet tutus to soft porn? We are open to all students regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, and ethnic origin. I am grateful for my experiences there and it gave me many academic skills that I still use today. Thoughtful & intentional dialogue between teachers and students to stimulate critical thinking. 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. 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. The vaxx is a blood poison. Whats for supper? How many people were interviewed for this article? Or did you run out of space? The nationally accredited program serves PreK-3 - 12th grade students. 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. Read the article and the comments here. Regina Cli Academy (RCA) is a wonderful enterprise in providing a classical faith-based education to homeschooled children, which imbues them with a sense of and desire for the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. Deus, qui per resurrectionem Filii tui, Domini nostri Iesu Christi, mundum laetificare dignatus es: praesta, quaesumus; ut per eius Genetricem Virginem Mariam, perpetuae capiamus gaudia vitae. 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. If its not true, why wont you go on record? . 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. This will relieve RCA from all financial burdens with regard to VS. Just to be certain that no one believes the danger to souls caused by this scandal is hypothetical, I can attest that this, combined with a number of other similar situations, has put another nail in my coffin of cynicism. All that being said, the concept of RCA was great and there were great families involved. I wrote this because the people at RCA need to read up on manipulative personalities, which are cluster B group. This pervasive straight-laced environment has made the revelations of extramarital misconduct especially hard for RCA members to stomach. As exhausting, frustrating, and dissatisfied as parents were, and despite how frustrated they became with the schools lack of transparency over how tuition and fundraising money was spent, several parents reported feeling like they had no choice but to continue with the school. 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. 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.. 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. 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. Regina Caeli Academy encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in virtuous living, self-discipline, and accountability through a classical education taught in light of the Catholic tradition. It is a great program that provides support to so many families, myself included. 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. John is there any American Catholic conspiracy theory in which you dont indulge? 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. We are open to all students regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, and ethnic origin. Protected: Episode 63: There can be only one hole in the head. 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. Leave them alone. Im certainly not doing it for the pay. 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. I hope I make a difference. This proves to us once again that we are sinners in need of our Savior. As a RCA parent, I have never felt any of the things this article says. I have never heard of this writer until this article so I definitely am not a devotee to her journalism. She is a narcissist, which is basically a Judas. You should report that priest to his superior. 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. Ive really been struggling, and the RCA revelations last week have troubled me deeply, as I recall the year wasted trying to please a narcissistic leader and her cultish minions, and how severely it impacted my family. But it morphs into a hierarchical obsession with being quiet, the former employee said. If she hasnt, then how does Ms. Fischer know there has been a settlement? This donor will be purchasing the remaining land at VS, which will provide the funds that will repay all RCA expenditures for VS. VS will become its own non-profit organization completely separate from RCA. Too busy processing trauma, self-inflicted and otherwise. Its bad enough what she did, without the unproven allegations of financial misconduct from an anonymous letter-writer. But the alleged financial malfeasance goes deeper than that. Persecution for Beckman and her marks was defined as having to live around people who think were wrong, which is rather far from Red Martyrdom. Truth needs no defending or silence. 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. Ive been through this too. 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. Hours Mon-Fri: REGINA CAELI is a non-profit 501(c) (3) religious organization. I feel like I just read an Intouch Magazine article filled with the latest gossip and slander. 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. 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, both explicitly framed their organizations as a refuge from the immorality of the secular world. You also dont seem to interview any sources other than disgruntled ex-employees or families. Roswell, GA 30076. How many persons were interviewed for this report, from how many different centers? 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. I wish it was. V. Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia. Im from the south and Im also a minority, and I will proudly be reading books about Robert E Lee to my children. I felt like I had encountered the devil himself in that confessional. Not one red cent, not one nanosecond of my time.. Ex is happily playing the victim after his terrible behavior led to my decision, while they all cautioned me about hell and no longer speak to me. In fact, after the 2nd one, he was threatened to be expelled all b/c his FLIP PHONE dinged during study hall in his backpack and his boss was requesting if he would be able to work a shift. 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. While members are reeling from the recent revelations, many hope the good fruits of the school can be rescued from Beckmans influence. She is a narcissist. 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. And thank you, Simcha and Damien, for bringing this to light. RCA became the cult of Kari Beckman. In Sheeps Clothing by Dr. George Simon, Jr. There is a near obsession with, Who have you talked to about this? If youre mad, talk to that person. This is two heads of very Catholic organizations. 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.. Some of lifes important decisions are not straightforward and have no easy answers. I wouldnt blame them though if they skipped reading all this blather. In that regard, it does read like an In Touch article. I am sure its possible to create structure with the Church for those who want to continue the hybrid format. He bore the name of the traitor, and even in scripture there are parts of the Gospel where we cant distinguish which Judas they are referring to. How did you verify if anything has been built on the land in TX yet? So Kari Beckman had an affair with a board member. We literally do hold ourselves to a higher standard. But at the same time each of these quotes hit home. From what I can see the other children attending there are happy also. 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. helpingIndependent Catholic familieshome educate their children since 1994. 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. The Catholic Church is infiltrated with hypocrites (aka Pope Francis and many liberal bishops). We are told from the beginning that if a student is caught with a cell phone that it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the year. Multiple sources told us they were willing to speak on the record, but only anonymously, because they feared social or even legal retaliation for what would be perceived as disloyalty. It is NOT that simple. 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. 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. Pray for our Church. How about calling the lady about her Christmas decorations? This is important. 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. The IRS complaint against Regina Caeli Academy was mailed late last week. This has been our familys experience. Amen. The fact that you feel compelled to post anonymously speaks volumes.. The purchase for the land on which Veritatis Splendor was to be built was made with a loan from James Faber, a Regina Caeli board member. 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. And to be lectured about virtue while this was going on . Pray for us to God, alleluia. 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. Dont talk to anybody about any issues you have, from small to big. 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. Founded in 2003 in Wyndmoor, PA; Montessori Pre-K - 8th Grade; . Regina Caeli, Inc. et al Filing 70 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS' 17 Motion to Quash - Signed by Magistrate Judge R. Steven Whalen. Thats not the point. Thank you for all that you do and all you have to put up with. Regina . Kari Beckman was going to build Veritatis Splendor, a village of Catholic true believers in the heart of Texas. Her answer was always this is how we do it in Atlanta. Regina Caeli Academy encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in virtuous living, self-discipline, and accountability through a classical education taught in light of the Catholic tradition. Board members trying to set one up for Mrs Beckman is disgusting. Sorry for the numerous comments. Protected: Ill See Myself Out, Episode 62: Episodic! Agreed 100%. Moreover, Regina Caeli Academies toot their horns as being accredited and approved by NISAC. I know because a lot of educated, concerned, and loving parents were able to pool together their resources and skillsets and provide a beautiful community as a fall out from a McCatholic Experience Franchise The beauty of RCA is its community of Catholic families, and this can be accomplished by the community aside from the fundraising and fees that seemingly go nowhere tangibly noticed. or also acting as a male? 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. The Board is committed to providing periodic updates as to the progress of these efforts to ensure accountability and transparency, the letter said. Strickland has the Faith and is a holy man. Regina Caeli Academy encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in virtuous living, self-discipline, and accountability through a classical education taught in light of the Catholic tradition. 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.. I attended RCA my whole life preschool to 12 grade. This is how the business works. Liked it? Oratorians are not a religious order; they are secular priests (i.e., they have not made religious vows). Communitys still being built and religious moving in. 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 . Welcome to Regina Caeli UK! And even if they suspected that wasnt true, they knew there would be reprisals if they questioned it. 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. RCA is constructed as a liberal education. Did the Beckman family travel and vacation using those points? Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. Most of my friends who went there left the church because of the emotional trauma of a fundamentalist community like this. 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. 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. He is the devils mouthpiece. To call RCA families cultists is ridiculous. Empaths suffer from C-PTSD because we love people to be loved in return, and NPDs see people as pawns on a chess board- or they see life as a game of poker, reading people in order to see what they can get from them for free. Vol. It is important to include both, to remind ourselves both that he is just a man, himself, but also that he is consecrated in an office that deserves our respect. The true victims are the members of RCA who have been under her thumb for so many years, and I pray that they find peace and healing from their experiences in what can only be described as a cult. Protected: Podcast #20: GET THAT ALLIGATOR AWAY FROM ME! 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. Sheesh! Yes, the assigned seats and assigned conversations at lunch. 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. Thank you again for sharing . Do you actually know the outcome of the lawsuit, or did you just assume it was settled out of court? We could no longer afford it. Mailing Address: Information Redacted . Three other board members are no longer listed on the site, and Nicole Juba has been named acting Executive Director. Oh my gosh! What sort of trauma has happened to you to make you SO obsessed with Kari Beckham and her family? Protected: Podcast #19: Parking meters, mixed greens, and other UNBEARABLE SCOURGES. If they do what they say theyll do, Ill be a happy camper, said Debbie Sercely, a Texas mother of three and former RCA tutor. It is important to reflect on Regina Caeli's academic and spiritual model. We got a certified letter by Kari Beckmans attorney threatening suit because we asked ,two days after signing a contract, if we could be let out of the upcoming school year. The individual families were amazing but the administration was extremely toxic. A source close to the couple said A close family friend who wished to remain anonymous said A person in the know This is weak. Im praying for the children and families hit by the full impact of this true scandal, including the Beckmans young and grown children. 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