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To proclaim to all peoples the plan of God for marriage and the family and promote renewal of family, Church and nation.
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Sacramental Marriage Building!
Ready to take your relationship to the next level? 🚀 Whether you're feeling strong or struggling, our Sacramental Marriage Building workshop is here to help! 💍✨
Open to married, engaged, and common-law couples. Come for the tools, stay for the quality time. ❤️
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 children’s 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…
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The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…
When her son was three years old, Saira La Foucade took him to Mass one Sunday. As the altar server lead the procession, swinging the incense to his side, La Foucade’s son became irritated and started crying and rolling around. She couldn’t understand why. Mere weeks before, he was diagnosed as autistic, but she still thought she could take him…
There is a moment in every marriage when the wine runs low. The initial joy, the effortless connection, the sense that love would always flow abundantly. Life has a way of emptying our glasses. Careers demand attention, children need care, and the daily responsibilities slowly dims the light that once burned so brightly? But how do we as couples know…
Divorce is rarely just a legal event. For most people, it is a profound life transition — one that often feels like wandering through dark, unfamiliar corridors with no sense of direction. Confusion, chaos, and a deep sense of numbness become daily companions. And while lawyers handle the legal proceedings and counsellors tend to the emotional wounds, there has long…
Recently, a few parents contacted the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) regarding their 16-year-old daughters’ receipt of Tribe’s goodie bags containing the adult sex toy called a Rose. This incident highlighted the Church’s responsibility to support parents with guidance and resources for discussing sexuality, including topics such as masturbation, in a healthy and age-appropriate way. According to the Catechism of…