Our Mission
To proclaim to all peoples the plan of God for marriage and the family and promote renewal of family, Church and nation.
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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Coming out of the Skills for Sacramental Marriage Building accompaniment session in March and April at Santa Rosa/Malabar and Couples for Christ and Tunpuna, St. Joseph, Curepe and Maloney parishes, online follow-up sessions continued on April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, married couples who participated shared meaningful reflections on their experience with the Emotional Release Skill (ERS), the response has…
On Thursday, May 7, a group of ten (10) parents, hosted by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) and facilitated by Fr. Matthew Ragbir, gathered again for a deeply moving session built around the book “When a Child Comes Out”, sharing stories, struggles, and the quiet courage it takes to love unconditionally. What unfolded was not simply a discussion —…
by Triston Gollop, AFLC’s Programme Coordinator On Saturday, March 21, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) gathered participants at the Belmont Pastoral Campus (BPC) for a comprehensive training session for new facilitators of the ‘Children Are A Gift’ programme. This is a faith-based initiative designed to help parents nurture their families through prayer, love, self-awareness, and discipleship. Initially, I attended…
By Bryan Rodrigues, Touch of Christ In 2025, Global Partnership and Wycliffe Bible Translators sent three Deaf trainers Jenny Storey, Pastor Jeremy Roe, and Jeremy Chacon, and three hearing interpreters from America and Costa Rica to Trinidad to work with and establish the Deaf Bible Translation Team of Trinidad and Tobago (DBTT&T).The trainers worked with a select team of Deaf…
As a born and bred practicing Catholic, in 2022, when I was going through my divorce, I was having difficulty even saying the word. No one besides my very close relatives (that I could count on one hand) and very few friends knew what I was going through and I definitely didn’t share this with those in my church community.…
The moment a child comes out — whether through a heartfelt conversation or a discovery that leaves you breathless — can feel like standing at the edge of unfamiliar territory. For many Christian parents, that moment brings not just love and concern, but a cascade of questions: about faith, about family, about what comes next. That is exactly why a…