The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission recently hosted an engaging session on Building the Domestic Church, led by Alicia Hoyte and Tricia Syms, both wives and mothers. Approximately 70 persons registered for the event, which explored how families can integrate faith into their everyday lives through three key components: Christian relationships, family rituals, and reaching out to others. Alicia, with her…
Duane and Rianna Simmons participated in a recent Skills for Sacramental Marriage Building weekend at the Seminary. It was hosted by the Barataria Family Life Unit. Duane: The two-day session was well planned and executed. It highlighted the common issues couples face and provided the tools to address them. I thoroughly enjoyed the session as it provided a view from…
The Domestic Church: Where Faith Begins at Home Long before grand cathedrals or community parishes, faith found its first sanctuary in the simplest of places—the family home. The concept of the “domestic church” reminds us that every Christian household serves as a sacred space where faith is lived, taught, and celebrated daily. What Is the Domestic Church? The domestic church…
Twenty-two (22) couples gathered online on July 10, with one powerful goal: to strengthen their marriages through a deeper understanding of faith and the Eucharist. This was session 1 of the Building a Eucharistic Marriage accompaniment initiative which created a transformative space where love and spirituality intertwined with the theme: making time for each other and for God. This is…
On Saturday, July 19, Presentation College, Chaguanas came alive as families, friends, parish communities and vicariates gathered for the Jubilee Family Fun Day. The event was nothing short of unforgettable, filled with laughter, connection, and the vibrant spirit of the Catholic community. The day began with a prayer led by Fr. Ransome, Vicar of the Central Vicariate and parish priest…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission recently hosted an online session, as part of July Jubilee Family month,on Sunday July 20 titled, “Introduction to Divorce Coaching, Grieving and Tools for Coping,” presented by certified divorce transition coach Shelly Sadaphal. The session offered encouragement, clarity, and concrete strategies for those navigating one of life’s most difficult journeys. Sadaphal explained that divorce coaching…
On the evening of Tuesday, June 17, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a session on Fathering at St Dominic’s RC Church, Morvant, just off the Lady Young Road. This event was part of AFLC’s ‘Children Are Gift’ programme and was specially organised by the Laventille Morvant Pastoral Area (LMPA) Youth Council in collaboration with the LMPA Men’s Ministry.…
When we receive favor from the Lord we enter into any situation head strong saying: “Lord do it again” right? This is how I felt attending the Sacramental Marriage Building two-day workshop hosted by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission I now have. Saturday 17th May was rainy, but the warm greetings and the breakfast just before start set the tone…
