Holy Cross School Kensington and same sex parents

[Anonymous]

No need to judge others criteria.

Some families do choose catholic schools because tuition is less. The concern of catholic schools being respectful of all, including lgbtq individuals, is probably an issue for many non-Catholic families with kids attending these schools.

Still a primary purpose of the schools beyond providing an academic foundation is to provide children with a spiritual foundation, according to the precepts of Catholicism. My understandings is that Non-acceptance of LGBTQ people/relationships is part of the Catholic faith but, like in anything else, it’s reasonable to assume some communities adhere less to certain guidelines than others.

My point is that OPs question is not weird or unreasonable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No need to judge others criteria.

Some families do choose catholic schools because tuition is less. The concern of catholic schools being respectful of all, including lgbtq individuals, is probably an issue for many non-Catholic families with kids attending these schools.

Still a primary purpose of the schools beyond providing an academic foundation is to provide children with a spiritual foundation, according to the precepts of Catholicism. My understandings is that Non-acceptance of LGBTQ people/relationships is part of the Catholic faith but, like in anything else, it’s reasonable to assume some communities adhere less to certain guidelines than others.

My point is that OPs question is not weird or unreasonable.

THANK YOU. OP here. You explained it much better (and patiently) than I would have. English isn’t my first language and sometimes I still have a hard time putting my thoughts into words adequately 😆. But this is exactly the why of my post. Obviously academics are important to us, but NOT everything and likely not even an “only” priority. We value so much more beyond academics as we raise our children. This area is already competitive enough academically.. so most places will be fine.

[Anonymous]

Strange thread.

[Anonymous]

Most Catholic families would accept a same sex couple if that’s what you’re asking. The school administration—maybe not.

Check out Episcopal schools if this is a priority for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am out of the DC area now but highly recommend seeking out independent Catholic schools. I don’t know how the philosophies compare, but in terms of governance and size our school is most similar to Woods Academg.

My DD’s school has a formal relationship with the archdiocese but is not a parish school, so they are free to set their own curriculum and hiring standards. This means that there are many non-Catholic and LGBTQ-identifying faculty and staff and a curriculum closer to the post-Vatican II modern theology I grew up with and sought out. We have multiple same-sex and single parent families and a curriculum that acknowledges and respects all kinds of children and families.

I would look for mission statements that say “inclusive Catholic”- conservative and liberal Catholics know what this means and are drawn to or away from schools that dare to use the word “inclusive”.

OP, ignore the judgey Catholics that will come out of the woodwork for this thread as well as the haters. There are plenty of us who believe that being Catholic doesn’t mean you pick and choose who god loves and welcomes.

+1. Go to Woods Academy in Bethesda. It’s independent Catholic and inclusive. Basically Catholic-lite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am out of the DC area now but highly recommend seeking out independent Catholic schools. I don’t know how the philosophies compare, but in terms of governance and size our school is most similar to Woods Academg.

My DD’s school has a formal relationship with the archdiocese but is not a parish school, so they are free to set their own curriculum and hiring standards. This means that there are many non-Catholic and LGBTQ-identifying faculty and staff and a curriculum closer to the post-Vatican II modern theology I grew up with and sought out. We have multiple same-sex and single parent families and a curriculum that acknowledges and respects all kinds of children and families.

I would look for mission statements that say “inclusive Catholic”- conservative and liberal Catholics know what this means and are drawn to or away from schools that dare to use the word “inclusive”.

OP, ignore the judgey Catholics that will come out of the woodwork for this thread as well as the haters. There are plenty of us who believe that being Catholic doesn’t mean you pick and choose who god loves and welcomes.

+1. Go to Woods Academy in Bethesda. It’s independent Catholic and inclusive. Basically Catholic-lite.

False—there is currently an ongoing issue where the head of school is pulling books from the library depicting same sex couples. Just FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am out of the DC area now but highly recommend seeking out independent Catholic schools. I don’t know how the philosophies compare, but in terms of governance and size our school is most similar to Woods Academg.

My DD’s school has a formal relationship with the archdiocese but is not a parish school, so they are free to set their own curriculum and hiring standards. This means that there are many non-Catholic and LGBTQ-identifying faculty and staff and a curriculum closer to the post-Vatican II modern theology I grew up with and sought out. We have multiple same-sex and single parent families and a curriculum that acknowledges and respects all kinds of children and families.

I would look for mission statements that say “inclusive Catholic”- conservative and liberal Catholics know what this means and are drawn to or away from schools that dare to use the word “inclusive”.

OP, ignore the judgey Catholics that will come out of the woodwork for this thread as well as the haters. There are plenty of us who believe that being Catholic doesn’t mean you pick and choose who god loves and welcomes.

+1. Go to Woods Academy in Bethesda. It’s independent Catholic and inclusive. Basically Catholic-lite.

False—there is currently an ongoing issue where the head of school is pulling books from the library depicting same sex couples. Just FYI.

Are you a Woods parent? The HOS came from MCPS and is not conservative at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Odd that you’re not choosing a school based on academics or what would be the best fit for your child.

Clearly, openness to LGBTQ families would be the best fit for this family. Weird comment.

But then why even consider a faith-based school whose faith leader does not embrace your family’s lifestyle and points to scripture that calls out the need for you to repent of your sin, which you clearly do not agree is sinful nor have plans to repent from.
This just makes no sense at all.
It’s like choosing to go to a Jewish school and questioning whether they will be “open-minded” enough to serve hot dogs in the school cafeteria. Why are you asking for the school whose religious establishment does not align with you to align with you —rather than looking for a school that already aligns with you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am out of the DC area now but highly recommend seeking out independent Catholic schools. I don’t know how the philosophies compare, but in terms of governance and size our school is most similar to Woods Academg.

My DD’s school has a formal relationship with the archdiocese but is not a parish school, so they are free to set their own curriculum and hiring standards. This means that there are many non-Catholic and LGBTQ-identifying faculty and staff and a curriculum closer to the post-Vatican II modern theology I grew up with and sought out. We have multiple same-sex and single parent families and a curriculum that acknowledges and respects all kinds of children and families.

I would look for mission statements that say “inclusive Catholic”- conservative and liberal Catholics know what this means and are drawn to or away from schools that dare to use the word “inclusive”.

OP, ignore the judgey Catholics that will come out of the woodwork for this thread as well as the haters. There are plenty of us who believe that being Catholic doesn’t mean you pick and choose who god loves and welcomes.

+1. Go to Woods Academy in Bethesda. It’s independent Catholic and inclusive. Basically Catholic-lite.

False—there is currently an ongoing issue where the head of school is pulling books from the library depicting same sex couples. Just FYI.

Is that really the accurate characterization? Or are they pulling books like Gender Queer and Lawn Boy that show explicit sexual graphic content and describe inappropriate sexual relationships between a minor child and a grown adult man.
In those instances, it isn’t the same sex couple content that makes it inappropriate for a student library. It’s the XXX explicit drawings and the pedophilic passages (that do not condemn pedophilia, btw….it’s not like “oh this terrible SA happened to me. It’s more like a character describing his positive sexual experience with the 35-year-old neighbor. the character is clearly fondly recalling being a victim of SA due to his lack of ability to consent due to age)
Doesn’t belong in a school library. Go to your public library or a bookstore if you really need your kid to read that.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Grace Episcopal does not sound very Catholic.

That’s why it’s perfect for OP!

+1
To be honest it isn’t very “episcopal” either. Well, up until about ten years ago when the episcopal leadership decided to lead with social agenda instead of scripture. But that’s okay. So long as the buyer understands what one is buying into.
It definitely sounds like a place that centers niceness toward each other, and that’s positive.

[Anonymous]

I'd definitely go the Episcopal route. We sent our daughter to an Episcopal school for the first nine years, then a Catholic high school (Holy Cross). As a lapsed Catholic myself, the only difference I could discern was the extra line at the end of the Lord's Prayer and the fact that there's no Pope.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have toured a few Catholic schools in MOCO and have been pleasantly surprised how lovely and supportive the schools and parents have been towards (the few) same sex parents that are part of the schools. Any input on Holy Cross in Kensington, Pk-8? We are aware of the Catholic Church’s view on same sex couples so don’t expect complete “open” support for those families at Catholic schools but would be nice to send our kiddos to a place that values respect towards these families. Thanks!

I’m sorry this is absurd

Catholics a cross thi# country are literally screaming hate towards you4 family and you want your kid learning that

Bad parenting

No, "Catholics" are not. Stop confusing one category of person for another. MAGA are; Catholics are not, even if there are some MAGA who also go to a Catholic church.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There should be a Catholic school forum.

Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have toured a few Catholic schools in MOCO and have been pleasantly surprised how lovely and supportive the schools and parents have been towards (the few) same sex parents that are part of the schools. Any input on Holy Cross in Kensington, Pk-8? We are aware of the Catholic Church’s view on same sex couples so don’t expect complete “open” support for those families at Catholic schools but would be nice to send our kiddos to a place that values respect towards these families. Thanks!

I’m sorry this is absurd

Catholics a cross thi# country are literally screaming hate towards you4 family and you want your kid learning that

Bad parenting

No, "Catholics" are not. Stop confusing one category of person for another. MAGA are; Catholics are not, even if there are some MAGA who also go to a Catholic church.

Waiting for the poster who insists that Holy Cross is "full of MAGA", which is about as far from the truth as it gets.

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Anonymous wrote:Weird thread

No, it isn't. There many LGBTQ kids and families in Catholic churches and schools and always have been. It makes sense to ask about the specific community because some people are true to accepting the stranger as Christ and not "casting stones," while others struggle and commit the sin of pride by sitting in judgment of others.