child's ccd teacher publicly opposes catholic beliefs

[Anonymous]

The Diocese of Arlington requires an oath of fidelity, which reads in pertinent part “believe and profess all that the Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God. I promise to teach sincerely and fully, through both my words and actions, this same faith to those entrusted to my care.”

The Archdiocese of Washington requires that catechists, among other things, “Lead a life that is doctrinally and morally consistent with the person of Jesus and the teachings of the Church.”

[Anonymous]

OP you need to move to a community that People of Praise are. You will fit right in. And then no worries about what people are teaching your kid.

[Anonymous]

Based on your description, I'm assuming that the CCD teacher has asserted that she will not enforce her views regarding abortion on others. That's not against Catholic teaching. Anyone who says differently is a liar. The liar is the one committing a sin by lying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on your description, I'm assuming that the CCD teacher has asserted that she will not enforce her views regarding abortion on others. That's not against Catholic teaching. Anyone who says differently is a liar. The liar is the one committing a sin by lying.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on your description, I'm assuming that the CCD teacher has asserted that she will not enforce her views regarding abortion on others. That's not against Catholic teaching. Anyone who says differently is a liar. The liar is the one committing a sin by lying.

+1

Yeah, you don’t know much about how things operate in the Church. Arlington will kick her to the curb. Washington might not but might suggest she take some time off from catechetics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her personal life is different. As long as she is teaching the values that is all that counts.

Is this true for priests and pastors as well?

There is plenty of debate about many moral, theological, intellectual issues among priest and pastors. The Catholic intellectual tradition is a constant inquiry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on your description, I'm assuming that the CCD teacher has asserted that she will not enforce her views regarding abortion on others. That's not against Catholic teaching. Anyone who says differently is a liar. The liar is the one committing a sin by lying.

lol, nope. you don't get to write Catholic teaching. if you want to make up your own teaching, become a protestant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on your description, I'm assuming that the CCD teacher has asserted that she will not enforce her views regarding abortion on others. That's not against Catholic teaching. Anyone who says differently is a liar. The liar is the one committing a sin by lying.

It is a mortal sin to advocate for abortion.

[Anonymous]

Since virtually no politician upholds Catholic theology I imagine it would be really hard for someone running for public office to be a ccd teacher.
I definitely would not be comfortable with my kid being taught by someone who supports abortion or the death penalty or opposes support for immigrants and asylum seekers, and would feel called to report them to the bishop if they persistent in publicly preaching against Catholic teaching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:my child's catholic ccd teacher is running for public office with aspects of her platform being directly opposite of catholic belief.

My immediate thought was to pull my child from the class and switch to a different teacher. However I don’t know if this is the correct thing to do or if it will make a difference.
On one hand, I do not want a person with these views teaching my child religious education, especially during the year they will make first communion. On the other hand, I know nothing about the other teacher; this teacher could also share these views (and if they both do, then what?). Also, I would not expect these topics to come up in second grade necessarily.

here could be other people in the religious education department at my church that share these views. These days it seems somewhat permissible for people to call themselves Catholic and support things that are explicitly against catholic teaching. This person has been a teacher and active in local government for years, so I think it’s likely that her views are known by those in charge.

All of my local parishes have been merged, so I don’t have the option to go elsewhere if this is a pervasive issue in my parish.

I don’t know how to handle this. I think at minimum I will speak with the director of religious Ed, but I’m not sure if I should ask to move classes (if it will even make a difference) and what to do if they say this a permissible position for a CCD teacher to hold.

I would appreciate some perspective as I figure out how to navigate this discussion and situation. Thank you.

Please provide the candidate’s name so those of us who wish to support her courageous candidacy can do so. TIA!

[Anonymous]

Absolutely not OK. I would contact the Bishop asap. If I want to indoctrinate my child, I have to make sure they are insulated completely from contrary opinions. I can't risk them figuring out truth on their own, or, gasp, using critical thinking skills. Hard pass. Only those people completely aligned with all my own opinions have the privilege of teaching my children. And it's especially crucial that they be taught that doctrine is not to be questioned. In fact, it's so bad it's called heresy and you can be sent to hell for eternity for that!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely not OK. I would contact the Bishop asap. If I want to indoctrinate my child, I have to make sure they are insulated completely from contrary opinions. I can't risk them figuring out truth on their own, or, gasp, using critical thinking skills. Hard pass. Only those people completely aligned with all my own opinions have the privilege of teaching my children. And it's especially crucial that they be taught that doctrine is not to be questioned. In fact, it's so bad it's called heresy and you can be sent to hell for eternity for that!

good one!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on your description, I'm assuming that the CCD teacher has asserted that she will not enforce her views regarding abortion on others. That's not against Catholic teaching. Anyone who says differently is a liar. The liar is the one committing a sin by lying.

It is a mortal sin to advocate for abortion.

Saying that you will not enforce your views on others is not advocating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP give us an example? Abortion? Political?

I'm guessing abortion. Don't understand why OP wouldn't just be clear about it. Everyone knows the Catholic church's stance on it and everyone knows that a lot a Catholics don't pay any attention to it in their personal lives.

Or that gay people are not an abomination

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her personal life is different. As long as she is teaching the values that is all that counts.

Is this true for priests and pastors as well?

Clearly, you’ve never seen a drunk or fat priest? Gluttony!