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…
Childrenās Mental Health Week (February 3-9) was held under the theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. It offered a timely opportunity to discuss pressing issues like cyberbullying, online safety, and, more specifically, sextortion. Daren Dhoray In a recent interview on Altos, IT professional and cyber safety advocate Daren Dhoray shed light on this alarming digital crime that has been linked to…
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,…
As the Church entered the Jubilee Year 2025, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) gathered its stakeholders for a Jubilee Prayer and Brunch on Saturday, January 18 at the Belmont Pastoral Campus in Belmont.Ā Ā The event provided a sacred space for reflection, renewal, and communal discernment, focusing on the theme of becoming pilgrims of hope in marriage and family ministry.…
