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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So ashamed of the Diocese right now. Would they have followed an order from a Democratic Governor that forced Catholic schools to survey parents about incorporating more Catholic Social Teaching into the curriculum? Or their dress code? Highly doubt it. Since when is a religiously affiliated school beholden to a state actor? This is nuts!

They just followed a Democrat governor in August 2021 when they were all set to start the yeah with a “mask optional” policy and then Northam issued his mandatory mask order. And yes, the Arlington Diocese complied with that order.

Now the political directive has changed. Ahhh, freedom!

The law is well established that state actors have authority to take protective measures during a public health emergency. That doesn’t mean the authority extends to prohibiting masks at private schools. Outside of this very limited exception for imposing public health measures, the government has no business interfering with private school operations or controlling its decisions.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So ashamed of the Diocese right now. Would they have followed an order from a Democratic Governor that forced Catholic schools to survey parents about incorporating more Catholic Social Teaching into the curriculum? Or their dress code? Highly doubt it. Since when is a religiously affiliated school beholden to a state actor? This is nuts!

They just followed a Democrat governor in August 2021 when they were all set to start the yeah with a “mask optional” policy and then Northam issued his mandatory mask order. And yes, the Arlington Diocese complied with that order.

Now the political directive has changed. Ahhh, freedom!

The law is well established that state actors have authority to take protective measures during a public health emergency. That doesn’t mean the authority extends to prohibiting masks at private schools. Outside of this very limited exception for imposing public health measures, the government has no business interfering with private school operations or controlling its decisions.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So ashamed of the Diocese right now. Would they have followed an order from a Democratic Governor that forced Catholic schools to survey parents about incorporating more Catholic Social Teaching into the curriculum? Or their dress code? Highly doubt it. Since when is a religiously affiliated school beholden to a state actor? This is nuts!

They just followed a Democrat governor in August 2021 when they were all set to start the yeah with a “mask optional” policy and then Northam issued his mandatory mask order. And yes, the Arlington Diocese complied with that order.

Now the political directive has changed. Ahhh, freedom!

Anonymous wrote:So ashamed of the Diocese right now. Would they have followed an order from a Democratic Governor that forced Catholic schools to survey parents about incorporating more Catholic Social Teaching into the curriculum? Or their dress code? Highly doubt it. Since when is a religiously affiliated school beholden to a state actor? This is nuts!

Anonymous wrote:The Gov’s exec order is unenforceable and will almost certainly be overturned.

As for the Archdiocese, my read of its letter is cowardice, or perhaps equally crummy legal work.

Anonymous wrote:Told my kids to wear a mask if teacher wearing a mask. If teacher not wearing a mask, their choice.

Anonymous wrote:Masks are not that helpful with Omicron.

Most of my older relatives are 100% behind kids taking off masks at school.

Anonymous wrote:As a parent at BI I'm really disgusted. My DD has been completed turned off by the Catholic aspects of her high school experience is even now starting research other Christian religions that are more inclusive and in line with her beliefs. She also is refusing to consider Jesuit colleges that otherwise would be a good fit for her. I'm starting to agree with her. This church is so out of step with this generation. And then this? This is not an ethical decision, nor one based in science (masks are the only tool we have to stop the spread of the virus at time when rates of transmission are sky rocket high!) It is a political decision, putting personal freedom over the interests of your fellow man. The schools' intense focus on abortion versus death penalty is the same - driven by politics. I'm totally regretting sending my child to this school.

Anonymous wrote:I’m Catholic and a parent of Catholic school children…. I’m not following the rationale of the Archdiocese.

Is the Archdiocese’s stance that health decisions (in this case, masks) a matter of personal freedom?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a parent at BI I'm really disgusted. My DD has been completed turned off by the Catholic aspects of her high school experience is even now starting research other Christian religions that are more inclusive and in line with her beliefs. She also is refusing to consider Jesuit colleges that otherwise would be a good fit for her. I'm starting to agree with her. This church is so out of step with this generation. And then this? This is not an ethical decision, nor one based in science (masks are the only tool we have to stop the spread of the virus at time when rates of transmission are sky rocket high!) It is a political decision, putting personal freedom over the interests of your fellow man. The schools' intense focus on abortion versus death penalty is the same - driven by politics. I'm totally regretting sending my child to this school.

It sounds like you/your daughter were out of step with the church well before this masking issue. I’m sure you can find any number of public and private schools that will promote the more liberal viewpoints you are seeking.