Our Mission
To proclaim to all peoples the plan of God for marriage and the family and promote renewal of family, Church and nation.
Families, let's celebrate Advent 2025!
AFLC Advent Family Wreath Campaign 2025
âGather. Prepare. Hope.â
As we enter the beautiful season of Advent, the Church invites families to slow down, come together, and prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is a time of waiting, hope, prayer, and joyful expectation â and one of the most meaningful traditions that helps us live this out is the Advent Wreath.
The wreathâs circular shape reminds us of Godâs endless love. The evergreens symbolize life and hope. Each candle marks a step along our four-week journey: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Lighting the Advent Wreath at home turns ordinary family moments into sacred spaces â moments of connection, reflection, and grace.
This year, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission invites families across the Archdiocese to create their own Advent Wreaths. Be as simple, creative, traditional, or fun as you wish! What matters most is coming together as a family to prepare for Jesusâ birth.
How Your Family Can Participate
⨠Make your Advent wreath at home â reuse what you have, gather natural materials, or craft something new.
⨠Snap a photo of your finished wreath and WhatsApp it to 299-1047.
⨠Please include a short write-up sharing:
* What inspired your design
* What Advent means to your family
* Any special traditions you include as you light each candle
Letâs fill this Advent season with hope, creativity, and family prayer.
Together, as the domestic church, let us prepare the way of the Lord.
Our Commission offers diverse programs and workshops to support families, couples, and individuals. Activities include parenting seminars, marriage retreats, youth sessions, and support groups. They focus on holistic well-being and collaborate with experts for relevant content. Feedback is welcomed for continuous improvement. The goal is to empower families and individuals to thrive within their unique circumstances, creating a supportive and…
We understand that each family is unique, and we strive to provide resources and activities that cater to diverse needs and backgrounds. Through workshops, retreats, and community events, we aim to foster environments where families can grow together in faith, mutual respect, and love. We also offer support for parents, guiding them in nurturing their childrenâs spiritual and emotional development.…
AFLC seeks to educate families through the many initiatives hosted by the Commission and it’s ministries. These initiatives are thoughtfully designed to foster spiritual growth, strengthen familial bonds, and cultivate a supportive community where everyone feels welcome. We believe that through understanding and embodying Christ’s teachings, families can navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Our workshops cover practical topics…
Our Stories
Share in our experiences
Q: Archbishop J, how do we celebrate Christmas in this guava season? âAnd the Word became flesh and dwelt among usâ (Jn 1:14) It is a question I have heard often this yearâsometimes spoken aloud, sometimes asked silently in worried hearts. At Christmas, we proclaim something so familiar that we risk no longer hearing how radical it truly is: God…
âBlessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comfortedâ – Matthew 5:4 On Monday, December 8th, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family life Commission gathered via Zoom to embrace a special segment of our community, those who have lost a loved one by suicide. Facilitated by the compassionate hands of Alicia Hoyte and Georgiana Fletcher, this segment offered a beacon of hope to those walking through their…
When my daughter suddenly moved out to live with her Same Sex Attracted girlfriend, the pain was crushing. I had gone from being someone that she would tell everything, to not being able to see her, or even talk to her on the phone. Equally crushing was my self condemnation. Didn’t I see the signs? Shouldnât I have taken her…
When someone builds a house, they know that construction and furnishing are not the end. Over time, there will be upgrades, repainting, and replacementsâcontinuous care to keep the home strong and beautiful. Marriage is no different. After the lights, camera, action of the wedding and honeymoon, couples must remember that sustaining a healthy, loving relationship requires ongoing effort. Daily greetings…
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted another session in its ongoing grief support series, When a Loved One Dies by Suicide. The evening focused on the video What the Church Teaches, which explores the Catholic Churchâs evolving understanding of suicide, mental health, and Godâs boundless mercy. Facilitated by members of the AFLCâs grief support…
Q: Archbishop J, how do we hold on to Hope in a guava season? In Trinidad and Tobago, we know what a âguava seasonâ means. It is that time when the tree bears little fruit, when the cupboard is light, when ends refuse to meetâno matter how you stretch them. In our local speech, a âguava seasonâ is a time…