I was mentioning to the RCIA head at my parish (in response to questions about an adult faith formation series) that I was looking for a going deeper in understanding my faith. I said that I am very well catechized and knowledgeable already. She told me that I won’t get what I was looking for at a parish (which is sad in and of itself).
I told her that I see myself as a teacher of the faith in the future. And I had indicated that my spiritual advisor had recommended the distance course through the Franciscan University at Steubenville. I am seriously considering this - especially as it has a reputation as orthodox in its teachings (btw, if anyone can give me insights on the program, it would be greatly appreciated).
Well, she told me that I would find it tough getting work in the Diocese of Orange with a degree from Steubenville. That was a rather surprising statement. But after doing a little research, I suspect that she is correct about biases among many in leadership positions in the diocese given the public statements of some well placed priests in the diocese.
Why should being faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church make one less desirable to many of the leaders of that Church (at least out this way)?
Any thoughts or advice?
