Author Topic: Family Conversion (Read 1049 times)

poche · « **on:** August 28, 2015, 11:01:52 PM »

The Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, is weighing a policy that would require parents of parochial-school students to agree that they will attend Mass every Sunday and contribute to the support of the Church. The proposal is raising hackles among some non-Catholic parents of children in diocesan schools.

The proposed “Family School Agreement,” which has been circulated in draft form to pastors and school principals, calls for parents to attend Mass regularly and to work “toward the goal of giving at least 8% of their income to the parish.” (A spokesman for the diocese acknowledged that the 8% figure was an “aspirational” goal.) The agreement has been tentatively approved by Bishop Thomas Paprocki, but not finalized pending responses from the pastors and principals.

The Family School Agreement is not designed to force parents to become Catholics, explained Jonathan Sullivan, the diocesan spokesman. The purpose is to ensure that the families involved in parochial schools are willing to cooperate in the work of distinctively Catholic education, raising children in accordance with the principles of Church teaching.

Parents of children in the diocesan schools would be asked to sign the Family School Agreement, committing themselves to abide by the teachings of the Church. Those families living in situations incompatible with Church moral teachings would be asked to meet with their pastors to discuss their situations.

http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=25956

poche · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2015, 01:12:20 AM »

Here is more;

The Catholic Archdiocese of Springfield, Illinois has issued a Family School Agreement - formal standards for parents and students to live in accord with Catholic teaching.

The agreement is the result of questions that were raised earlier this year when a ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖ couple wanted to enroll their child in Christ the King, a Springfield Catholic school.

“When two gαy men wanted to enroll their child in the school, it raised the question of how to administer with integrity to those who may not live within the teachings of the Church,” Jonathan Sullivan, Director of Catechetical Services for the Springfield diocese, told CNS News. “I should add that the couple in question did sign the agreement, and their child has been enrolled.”

The agreement stipulates that Catholic students be educated according to Church principles regardless of their parents' lifestyle. It reads in part:

All Children will be taught the Catholic faith in its fullness, regardless of the situation of their parent(s)/adoptive parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

Parent(s)/adoptive parent(s)/legal guardian(s) not living in accord with Church teaching are expected to discuss with the pastor of their Catholic parish ways in which we hope they could.

Special attention is to be given to discussion of moral issues that may be problematic for the parent(s)/adoptive parent(s)/legal guardian(s) prior to signing the Family School Agreement.

Parent(s)/adoptive parent(s)/legal guardians and students who cause public scandal by actively promoting a moral or doctrinal position contrary to Catholic teaching or by making a public issue of their state in life contrary to Catholic teaching shall be considered in violation of the Family School Agreement.

Failure to abide by the agreement will be grounds for the child(ren’s) expulsion from the school.

The agreement says that Catholic schools "are not simply a private or alternative school system," but exist “to provide an environment of academic excellence where students learn how to become committed disciples of Jesus Christ, to grow in holiness as stewards of God’s creation, share the Good News of Christ’s love with others and invite them to join us in the Christian community of the Catholic Church.”

http://www.cnsnews.com/blog/mark-judge/catholic-diocese-issues-gαy-couple-signs-family-school-agreement-policy

TKGS · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2015, 11:43:37 AM »

I think they need to wait until November to implement any policy because it sounds like the policies being discussed will be contrary to their own teaching after the synod in October.

OHCA · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2015, 08:40:55 PM »

Poche,

Won't Frank say "who are they to judge?"

JezusDeKoning · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2015, 10:51:53 PM »

Bp. Paprocki is one of the few American bishops, unlike that corpulent bought-out East Coast fαɢɢօt Timothy Dolan and 90% of the NO hierarchy, who is doing something right for the Church in America.

poche · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2015, 11:17:39 PM »

Quote from: OHCA

Poche,

Won't Frank say "who are they to judge?"

"Who are we to judge?" applies to the repentant sinner who comes into the Church sincerely seeking God.
It doesn't mean that we change or dilute the teaching in order for him to feel comfortable in his sin. In fact when it comes to sin the sinner should feel very uncomfortable until he goes to confession.

poche · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2015, 12:31:45 AM »

The Philadelphia archdiocese is asking parents of children in the parochial schools to sign a statement of support for the schools’ Catholic identity.

The “memorandum of understanding” reminds parents that the Catholic schools of Philadelphia will abide by the teachings of the Church, and parents will be expected to “uphold all principles and policies that govern the Catholic school."

http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=26070