Tomorrow we will be back to regular, edible programming. Today, a dead leaf coated in ice.
This has to get out. Everyone must know, especially on the Eve of the Biggest School Fundraiser of the Year. Just where is your money going? Is it going to a place that is safe for YOUR children? I do not know, that you must decide. What I do know is that it is not safe for mine.
This is what happens when you question a school about abuse against your child.
What a cowardice move, no form of contact was tried before this letter was sent. As if the Catholic Church has a spotless record when it comes to children. No wonder the Catholic Church is in such a state!? Is this what you support?
Along with the letter below Sister also sent a thank you card to the boys for their Christmas gift to her. They nearly threw up. The nerve. Sister, don’t pretend as if you really care because the children know you don’t. Obviously.
Now explain to the 10yo, who just had his world pulled out from under him, why he should be removed from his school and his friends because the administration is hoping to push this incident under the carpet. Just wait, it will happen again, then what? Apologize? Too little, too late. This is why this organization gets into the messes that it does. This is a business, in every corporation there are bad apples, what is bad is when the bad apples are running the show. The safety of our children is not on the radar.
I had already removed the eldest from his insipid situation, then as an what looks like an act of revenge you throw out the other, innocent child. Sister wanted to write the letter first (like an “I break up with you first” letter). Do you feel better sister? At least I have a clean conscience.
I found out today that my 12yo had been recording his school days since November. We have mp3s of every day he was at school for the last 3 months, no wonder the PC is so slow. He would download each day onto the hard drive. These are whole tapes. The whole day. Nothing left out. If that is not the sign of someone who feels a little teeny bit threatened what is? Now I see how some of these abuse cases have come up in the Catholic Church. My kid was afraid of telling me about his true feelings, so he taped each class day, from start to finish. I am ashamed that I was unaware of this. When do you blow the whistle on abuse? How far do you let it go before you stop someone from abusing your child? Should you wait until the damage is obviously physical?
It sure seems like they are threatened by parents, who are willing to be parents and advocate and stick up for their children. How dare I question them?
I wish I recognized it sooner.
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I’m proud of you through all this! You’re a fantastic mom, who’s obviously full of love and fierceness for her babies. Sending you hugs, love, and fresh-baked cookies ♥
I have been having issues here also. Not similar to yours but I can see it. You are not alone, standing up for the weak (children) is of the utmost importance.
Do not stress the Catholic Church is notorius for ex-communicating those who do not bow to their belief or Doctrine.
Some of the greatest minds in history have been axed by this church, :
Napoleon I of France ,
the founding fathers of the US (Freemasons),
Martin Luther
and the rest they gaged like Galileo, Kepler etc.
So dont worry you are in good company!
“People need to know that there is no place in the priesthood and religious life for those who would harm the young.” – Pope John Paul II, April 2002.
(from FB)
(taken from http://www.catholicidaho.org/en/DiocesanOffices/ChildYouthAdultProtection/Pages/ChildYouthandAdultProtection.aspx)
The charter states: “Diocese will establish safe environment programs. They will cooperate with parents, civil authorities, educators and community organizations to provide education and training for children, youths, parents, ministers, educators and others about ways to make and maintain a safe environment for children. Dioceses will make clear to clergy and members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy and other persons in positions of trust with regards to sexual abuse.”
My guess is only sexual abuse is taken seriously??? Really Bishop Driscoll???
Thank you Sara, your support has been so helpful! I might have to get me some Sarandipity Sweets after all this
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarandipitysweets
Thank you
wow, but I am just a mom looking out for the best interest and safety of my children. How humble I am.
words, words, words…
To clear things up for all of you who asked. Yes, sister did send the thank you card the same day as the expulsion letter. classy!
Oh Kristen. My heart is breaking for you and your kids. That sweet little boy that was hanging out in my garden, splashing around in the pool at the end of last summer.
Keep on fighting girl! You’ve GOT SUPPORT.
Hugs and much love,
Jo
Oh my gosh, I’m shocked! I truly am, even though we had (sort of) the same issue at my kid’s Catholic school. I want to cry for your little boys who felt threatened and scared. And for you, for feeling like you should have known. But if they don’t tell you, and you don’t see it happen, how would you know?
My kids went to Catholic school for years. Elementary, anyway. My youngest daughter was terribly bullied by kids. The school had a zero tolerance policy, but they only protected the bullies. Even the Diocese stood behind the principal.
I had no choice but to withdraw her from the school and teach her at home. I wasn’t the only one that did, either.
I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers. And whoever said that this is why the Catholic church is in trouble was right. It’s all about who pays the money, and not about doing the right thing.
Yikes Kristen, I’m just catching on to bits and pieces of what you & your family have been going through. It sounds like it’s been absolutely awful. Sending you & your family hugs & strength to get through it all & expose these “educators” for what they really are. Thank goodness you’re willing to fight for what’s right.
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