Posted on 08/26/2017 6:24:26 PM PDT by lowbridge
An independent K-12 Catholic school in the San Francisco Bay Area has removed religious statues from its campus in order to appeal to those of other faiths.
Parents and alumni are concerned about San Domenico School's decision to remove a number of statutes and religious icons, especially those of Jesus and Mary, the Marin Independent Journal reported.
"Articulating an inclusive foundation appears to mean letting go of San Domenico's 167-year tradition as a Dominican Catholic school and being both afraid and ashamed to celebrate one's heritage and beliefs," wrote parent Shannon Fitzpatrick in an email to school decision makers.
"In our time here, the word ‘Catholic' has been removed from the mission statement, sacraments were removed from the curriculum, the lower school curriculum was changed to world religions, the logo and colors were changed to be ‘less Catholic,' and the uniform was changed to be less Catholic," she continued.
The loss of tradition and ceremony is a leading reason why families—some of whom are not Catholic—have expressed concern about the change.
"The one main statue that has everyone fired up is the baby Jesus and Mary one," parent Kim Pipki told the Journal. Pipki said the school traditionally held a ceremony where the students would place a crown on Mary's head.
School supporters, however, say that the removal is reflective of the school's "inclusive" future.
Sister Maureen McInerney, prioress general of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, told the paper that she was OK with the decision. "San Domenico is a Catholic school; it also welcomes people of all faiths," McInerney said. "It is making an effort to be inclusive of all faiths."
Head of School Cecily Stock noted that while the local community knows San Domenico is Catholic, the school was making assertions that it was not run by the church or an order.
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they offer great education in a setting of order...
lots of people from other religions want that for their kids...its been going on for years....
but why should parishioners be paying for non Catholics?.....
When the church removes the Lord Jesus Himself (even symbolically)....it makes very obvious the times in which we are living. This country, maybe even the world, is truly lost. Prayers up fellow Christians.
From story: “Head of School Cecily Stock noted that while the local community knows San Domenico is Catholic, the school was making assertions that it was not run by the church or an order.”
It is so sad to see so many “Dominican” sisters turn their back on the Church. I will not donate one cent for the nuns who taught at my high-school in Dallas. That they supported “women’s rights” was an abomination.
Just self-effacing Christians, ashamed of being Christian, eager to welcome their new masters, doing all they can to make their replacements feel right at home.
The church is not a secular organization. That’s the point of the church. You want to be a part of this church? Become a Catholic.
There should be no graven images of Jesus, PERIOD, ANYWHERE.
The only permissible image of Christ is the one He made on the shroud.
21 Important Bible Verses About Graven Images - Bible Reasons
http://biblereasons.com/graven-images/
These people should worry that they will be turned into pillars of salt!
We have a Catholic hospital here run by a board but is actually the Sisters of Mercy. And yes there are symbols of Catholicism everywhere. No one cares that it’s a Catholic hospital. It is always full.
It’s a statue is not graven image. Catholics don’t worship the statue.
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