Administrative Indifference

Why is it that those in educational power have such a secular attitude & indifference to those who work and teach students in the school district?

Because those with such power in education have no regard at all for those who practice their faith. Employees in my school district must take personal days in order to attend a religious holiday, whether fasting, Jewish, Muslim or Catholic. If employees had a large number of personal days, this wouldn't be much of an issue. However, in my school district, employees receive 3 personal days a year. These are often used for a sick child or relative, or for a day when the employee may have limited opportunity to complete business of a sort. While employees have 10 sick days, one is forced to lie, committing venial sin - in order to use a "sick day" for someone else: a sick child, spouse or aging parent! Placed in this predicament, employees find themselves upset and with no place to turn.

Most recently, an administrator said - ..."If they (employees) want to attend a religious function, they can just go at night!" My obligation as an Extra-ordinary Minister, or my son's obligation as an altar server, may schedule us for the 8 a.m. Mass, where we are needed. Going at night is an option, but may not fulfill the needs of my parish.

Holy Spirit - Guide me to the answer.