Re: Catholic Studies Supplement --- time frame?
That, to me, is the perennial question. Inclusion or special ed, even with catechism. We are not sure yet if we will fight for Kate's homeschooling to count towards Sacrament prep or if we will fight to have her included in our parish's program. (I don't think inclusion will be as hard a fight, as I mentioned above the DRE wanting to work with me, but I am sure I will need to provide an aide for Kate - myself or my eldest boy.) But, is it in her best interests to be included? Would she fair better just being taught at home? Would the potential for picking up undesirable behaviors in class (we sometimes have extremely large 1st and 2nd grade classes that can be rambunctious) have her coming home with learned behaviors that can take an extremely long time to unteach? Would she even do well in a classroom setting, even if it's mandated she attend? (She does not like a lot of noise and isn't very comfortable in groups.) What if the parish withholds FHC even though we are teaching her thoroughly at home if we don't attend at the parish level? (I don't think this would happen knowing our priest, but who knows.) So many unknowns that never existed with my first three.
Anita,
I so love your passion and I completely agree with you on the need for materials that are beautiful for all children, including our children with special needs. After you responded regarding the Loyola's materials, I went in search of samples and was quite turned off by what I saw. I love the motivation behind the materials. But, honestly, they seemed to assume that there was no point trying to teach any truth beyond "Eucharist is not food" to children with special needs. I still hope to see them in person, but at the same time, don't necessarily want to draw attention to them in fear our DRE/priest will tell me to use them with Kate.
I'm also very concerned about Reconciliation with Kate. I know a lot can change in 2 years, but as of now, she couldn't do it unless she went in with PEC type cards. But even then, I'm not sure. Our parish sister said she would more than likely be exempt from Reconciliation, but will be on track to receive FHC with her peers.
Thank you for being an advocate for our children.
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Anita,
I so love your passion and I completely agree with you on the need for materials that are beautiful for all children, including our children with special needs. After you responded regarding the Loyola's materials, I went in search of samples and was quite turned off by what I saw. I love the motivation behind the materials. But, honestly, they seemed to assume that there was no point trying to teach any truth beyond "Eucharist is not food" to children with special needs. I still hope to see them in person, but at the same time, don't necessarily want to draw attention to them in fear our DRE/priest will tell me to use them with Kate.
I'm also very concerned about Reconciliation with Kate. I know a lot can change in 2 years, but as of now, she couldn't do it unless she went in with PEC type cards. But even then, I'm not sure. Our parish sister said she would more than likely be exempt from Reconciliation, but will be on track to receive FHC with her peers.
Thank you for being an advocate for our children.

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