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…
1 year ago, my husband Mike became unconscious and was hospitalised for two weeks before passing away on March 14. The trauma of his hospitalisation resurfaced every time I looked at the calendar and realised that the end of February was quickly approaching.Ā As we get closer to the first anniversary since his passing, I reflect on how I would…
By Allan & Tonia Gooding Sector Couple, Teams of Our Lady, Trinidad & Tobago Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) Trinidad and Tobago extends an invitation to married couples to participate in the āThe Marriage Courseā (TMC) created by Nicky & Sila Lee as part of the Alpha programme. āThe Marriage Courseā has, and continues to have, excellent reviews that can…
Celebrating the Jubilee Year: How Families Can Join in Faith and Hope The Family Life Commission recently hosted a meeting focused on discussing the Jubilee year and how families can celebrate this special time with faith, hope, and community. With a rich agenda that included initiatives, outreach strategies, and discussions on faith-based family programs, the meeting was an opportunity for…
For its first formation session the AFLC Mental Health Resource professionals met on Friday 24th January at the Seminary of St. John Vianney and the Uganda Martyrs. Ten mental health professionals were present, along with team lead Alicia Hoyte, Episcopal Delegate Tricia Syms and AFLC staffers Taye and Darendra. The morning opened with a Visio Divina with the Jubilee logo,…
