Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to serve families, one family at a time!
Our Commission offers diverse programs and workshops to support families, couples, and individuals. Activities include parenting seminars, marriage retreats, youth sessions, and support groups. They focus on holistic well-being and collaborate with experts for relevant content. Feedback is welcomed for continuous improvement. The goal is to empower families and individuals to thrive within their unique circumstances, creating a supportive and…
We understand that each family is unique, and we strive to provide resources and activities that cater to diverse needs and backgrounds. Through workshops, retreats, and community events, we aim to foster environments where families can grow together in faith, mutual respect, and love. We also offer support for parents, guiding them in nurturing their childrenās spiritual and emotional development.…
AFLC seeks to educate families through the many initiatives hostedĀ by the Commission and it’s ministries. These initiatives are thoughtfully designed to foster spiritual growth, strengthen familial bonds, and cultivate a supportive community where everyone feels welcome. We believe that through understanding and embodying Christ’s teachings, families can navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Our workshops cover practical topics…
Jubilee Year 2025!
Families, let's be pilgrims of hope!
Take a journey to the beautiful, sacred site of @ladivinapastorasipariarc where you will be met with a warm welcome from not only the parishioners but the entire community. The calming, peaceful air allows you to feel as though you are in the presence of the Lord.
Take your family and make this pilgrimage today!
Our Stories
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āThese sessions was really an eye opener for me and I am going toĀ take everything learnt andĀ practice what was givenā¦ These were real life couples sharing their lives with us. We liked that.ā These were some sentiments express by the couples on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commissionās (AFLCās) Sacramental Marriage Building…
On Saturday 22nd March 2025, our Family Life Unit Team from St. Theresa’s R.C. Church, Barataria, with the support and blessings of Fr. Stoute, invited parents from our parish, as well as other parishes in the Suburban Vicariate, to the Children Are Gift (CAG) Workshop, facilitated by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC). The workshop was held at the Seminary…
As the Church continues into the Jubilee Year, the word hope is being thrown around everywhere, but do we truly understand it? Recognizing the need for a deeper reflection, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon led the online Retreat for 61 persons who are Separated and Divorced, on March 24, 2025, to explore the true meaning of hope and how, as Scripture…
āOur role as parents is to keep our family members close to God, keep praying. Our role is not to judge, it is to love.ā This was expressed by one parent at the monthly online EnCourage meeting held on February 17. At this meeting an intriguing short video entitled āThe Hidden Shrineā was shown. It is set in Wales sometime…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted an Introduction to Parenting Session for parents of St Philip & St James RC Church, Chaguanasā First Communion Class of 2025 on January 12. The session allowed parents to reflect on their role as Pilgrims of Hope amidst all present-day lifeās challenges. Based on the introductory session, Episcopal Delegate Tricia Syms and her…
As part of the parish Family Life Unitās (FLU) Ministry to support those who are separated and divorced, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a facilitation training for the Surviving Divorce programme. This programme provides a compassionate space grounded in Catholic teaching in a 12-part series, offering emotional support, practical guidance for life after divorce, and a deeper understanding…