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Anon writes:

I saw a lot of coverage yesterday of [child and family agency] Tusla funding cuts to Accord [Catholic Marriage service]. Accord say these funding cuts are a ‘slap on the wrist’ for the Catholic Church. I can prove that this is horseshit.
I work for an organisation funded by Tusla, with no religious affiliation whatsoever. Our funding has also been cut. Yesterday, I got a letter (above) confirming my redundancy. I’m 24. Not everything is about #MarRef and not everything is about the Catholic Church….

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21 thoughts on “24 Hours From Tusla

  1. ahjayzis

    It’s a Child protection agency, in a period of government cuts. I’d be disgusted if they DIDN’T stop funding poxy untargeted pre-marriage courses, catholic or not.

  2. The Old Boy

    It might be helpful to know what field your anonymous correspondent worked in. I’m going to presume it’s not pre-marriage courses.

  3. theprecariat

    I know from reading the Irish Times that at least one disability group was hit as well

    1. Sinabhfuil

      Why shouldn’t pre-marriage courses be funded? Surely it’s good for people to get a few pointers on how to live as half of a couple (shudder), which is difficult enough.

      1. Mani

        If you’re the kind of couple that need a pre marriage course then you’re the kind of couple that need more than a pre marriage course.

        1. Jones

          I’ve heard of situations where a priest won’t marry a couple until they have taken a pre-marital course whether they wanted to or not.

          1. newsjustin

            The RCC require people who want to be married (as a sacrament) to understand the nature of that sacrament. When you fill out the form with the priest (the church’s internal paperwork) there’s a box to tick…something like: “have the couple been advised about the nature of the Sacramment of Marriage?”.

            Apparently, this advice can come directly from the priest. He can sit the couple down for an afternoon and explain the sacrament. But it is typically farmed-out to either diocesan associations or the likes of Accord.

            If you don’t tick the box in either of the above ways, the priest isn’t supposed to marry you….apparently. You gotta know what you’re signing up to. Fair enough.

      2. Stash

        Yes because a catholic marriage course is really going to help with topics such as;

        Spirituality of Marriage
        You are invited to let God work in your relationship now, as an engaged couple, and for the rest of your life as husband and wife. The presenter compares the stages of married life to Jesus’ Transfiguration, Crucifixion, and Resurrection…

        or maybe this one;

        Family of Origin
        The presenter will share his stories and give you ideas for discussion: Which traditions were important to you when you were growing up that you wish to continue with the family you create with your spouse? Do you two share the same faith? How will your religious beliefs be honored as a married couple?

        or even better;

        Theology of the Body
        This couple explains how following the ideas expressed in Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body help them to live their married life: how we are made in the image and likeness of God; the truth, beauty and goodness of the human body; as well as complementary: the special roles of men and women in marriage. They will help you to discuss how you can give yourselves completely to each other and learn Church teaching about sexuality.

        1. Don Pidgeoni

          “The presenter compares the stages of married life to Jesus’ Transfiguration, Crucifixion, and Resurrection…”

          Ah sure, nothing like a bit of your marriage will be like a crucifixion to gear people up for it

    2. MotorCyclist

      Who the f**k knows? I’m getting married in a Catholic Church in a month or so and have to do a marriage course. Couldn’t get a course with ‘Accord’ because they are booked up months in advance at €200 a couple.
      I take it they’re a registered charity, not having to pay tax?

  4. p

    If you want to get married in a Catholic Church, which I believe is still permitted in this country, you are required to do a short course to prepare you for this event and your married life together.
    I can’t understand why people have an issue with this. If you do, why are you getting married in a catholic church in the first place?
    The funding issue, on the other hand, I see no reason why the Government should fund these service. However, if one takes that view to its fruition, why should government pay for youth groups, the arts, counselling, etc.? All are about building a happy, healthy society where we can all (sort of) get along together and enjoy life!

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