“This is my first Jubilee Pilgrimage and probably my only one.” That was the sentiment echoed throughout the day by several members of our Bethesda families who visited the sacred site at the Church of the Assumption, Maraval, on Thursday, April 24. For many of our families whose decisions range from therapy or pay rent, buy food or medication, the…
On Saturday, 5th April 2025, couples gathered 8.30 am to 2.00 pm at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Village, for a spiritually enriching Lenten retreat hosted by the St. Anthony’s Point Fortin’s Marriage Preparation Team. The retreat, themed “Patience Perseverance and Hope….Romans 5: 1-6”, invited couples to journey together while seeking renewal and reconnection during the Lenten season.…
Are you aware of the Ten Steps to Mental Health, or maybe the continuum of stress and anxiety? Well thanks to the proactive Family Life Unit, Health Incarnation and Counseling Ministry of the Maloney Church of The Incarnation, that’s exactly what parishioners learned about at a very informative session on Mental Health Awareness, held on May 17th 2025, from 9:00…
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…
In homes across the country, parents are reminded of Pope Francis in The Joy of Love “three words need to be used, Please, Thank you and Sorry.” Which creates the foundation for building trust, respect, and deeper connections between parents and children of all ages. At a parent accompaniment online session facilitated by Alicia Hoyte, AFLC’s Lead, Mental Health Response…
The Chaguanas RC Men’s Ministry has been an influential addition to my spiritual journey as a Roman Catholic. The group offers a sense of camaraderie I didn’t realise I needed — until I joined. Small plug: Men’s ministry is something we, as men, all need — no excuses. It will change your life! If your parish has one, join! If…
By Marisa-Therese Paul On Saturday, March 22, our Family Life Unit (FLU) Team from St Theresa’s RC Church, Barataria, with the support and blessings of Fr Godfrey 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…
As the Church continues into the Jubilee Year, the word ‘hope’ is being thrown around everywhere, but do we truly understand it? Recognising 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, to explore the true meaning of hope and how, as Scripture assures…
“These sessions was really an eye opener for me and I am going to take everything learnt and practice what was given… These were real life couples sharing their lives with us. We liked that.” These were some sentiments express by the couples on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission’s (AFLC’s) 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…
