Posted on 02/23/2020 6:15:54 PM PST by marshmallow
Seattle, Wash., Feb 21, 2020 / 06:04 pm (CNA).- After students at a Catholic high school in Washington state staged protests in support of two teachers who resigned their posts in order to civilly marry their same-sex partners, the Archbishop of Seattle said that teachers in Catholic schools must live Catholic doctrine.
“Pastors and church leaders need to be clear about the church’s teaching, while at the same time refraining from making judgments, taking into consideration the complexity of people’s lived situations. We are always called to compassion as we journey with our people. The end goal of walking together in faith is to help people embrace the fullness of the Gospel message and integrate the faith more deeply into their lives,” Archbishop Paul Etienne of Seattle said in a statement Feb. 19.
“Those who teach in our schools are required to uphold our teaching in the classroom and to model it in their personal lives. We recognize and support the right of each individual to make choices. We also understand that some choices have particular consequences for those who represent the church in an official capacity,” the archbishop added.
The statement came after Michelle Beattie and Paul Danforth of Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington voluntarily resigned last week, according to school officials, although the teachers later retained an attorney. They have not opened legal action against the school, and have not yet spoken out publicly, but their attorney has said the teachers expected the Archdiocese of Seattle to terminate the employment.
A statement from the school last week praised the teachers as "highly capable, gifted and qualified teachers who have served our community with dedication and humility. Their loss will be felt deeply by their students and the entire community. We are thankful to Paul and Michelle.......
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Hey, there will be plenty of jobs to teach LGBT views at the local publik skool.
After all, those schools don’t appear to be interested in a real education anyway.
And this is a problem why?
** Archbishop of Seattle said that teachers in Catholic schools must live Catholic doctrine. **
Sounds good for Archbishop Paul Etienne.
This LCMS Lutheran stands with the Scripture, and with the Seattle Catholics who are faithful to its teachings.
I graduated HS close to 20 yrs ago and my catholic private academy STILL won’t allow fags as teachers nor teach homo garbage. The alumni also made sure of it.
Frances ain’t gonna like this.
Gays are very well known for their outreach to children, particularly troubled boys.
Amen to that, brother.
Homosexual (and ALL the permutations thereof!) activism is ruining America!
Where the F are these students PARENTS??? BAD PARENTING EVERYWHERE NOW!!
“Where the F are these students PARENTS??? BAD PARENTING EVERYWHERE NOW!!”
My ex-inlaw nieces and nephews, all children of allegedly conservative Catholics, and all of whom attended parochial schools, supported Bernie Sanders in each of the last two prez campaigns. My children tell me the eldest of his cousins defends frank socialism. So, as to this story, no surprise the student body is reaction in this way.
We’re seeing inroads in the evangelical church as well.
Obviously a LEFTIST Catholic School!! Parents need to be more involved and speak up!!
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