Our Mission
To proclaim to all peoples the plan of God for marriage and the family and promote renewal of family, Church and nation.
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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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…
Some gatherings simply mark the calendar; others mark the heart. The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission’s January retreat for married couples most certainly belonged to the latter. It was a day where familiar faces from across family ministries gathered to pause from life’s demands. Hosted at the St Catherine’s Well, Gran Couva on January 25, the retreat’s theme was Forgiveness and…
EnCourage members are parents, spouses, siblings, and friends of people who identify as LGBTQ. They are looking for help to keep the faith and keep the family bonds intact. A parent shares their experience: “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…
When someone builds a house, they know that construction and furnishing are not the end. Over time, there will be upgrades, repainting, and replacements—continuous 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…
Q: Archbishop J, how do we celebrate Christmas in this guava season? “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (Jn 1:14) It is a question I have heard often this year—sometimes 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…
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted” – 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…