Bethesda, a ministry of the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) that serves and supports families with persons who have disabilities, hosted its annual Respite Camp from Monday 28th to Thursday 31st July and Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th August, under the theme âPower in Difference.â Campers were divided into five vibrant groups: Champions, Heroes, Winners, Masters, and Conquerors. Each group…
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 placesâthe 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, âIntroduction to Divorce Coaching, Grieving and Tools for Coping,â presented by certified divorce transition coach Shelly Sadaphal. The session offered encouragement, clarity, and concrete strategies for those navigating one of lifeâs 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 Dominicâs RC Church, Morvant, just off the Lady Young Road. This event was part of AFLCâs âChildren Are Giftâ programme and was specially organised by the Laventille Morvant Pastoral Area (LMPA) Youth Council in collaboration with the LMPA Menâs Ministry.…
In the evening of Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at St Dominicâs RC Church, Morvant, just off the Lady Young Road, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) facilitated a session focused on Fathering. This session is part of AFLCâ Children Are Gift programme. This initiative was specially organised by the LMPA Youth Council in Collaboration with the LMPA Men’s ministry as…
Itâs not about us and them, itâs about us! âHe had a role to play in his brother not feeling welcomeâ was one participantâs observation based on what was shared in the online talk, Love and Same Sex Attraction,- https://youtu.be/qblsL2TqrHw?si=Jaf-jVrIHk0R6zE7 by Fr. Mike Schmitz, which was the focus of the meeting.  âSo much time was spent not referencing same sex…
On Saturday, June 14, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) returned to its original home at the Catholic Centre, Chaguanas, to host a training session for future facilitators of the Surviving Divorce programme, strengthening the Separated and Divorced Ministry of the Archdiocese. The day began with Lectio Divina on the Gospel reading, inviting participants to share reflections with someone new.…
