From October 25–26, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a Skills for Sacramental Marriage Building weekend in Point Fortin, welcoming 15 couples for two days of reflection, sharing, and growth in their vocation of marriage. Each day began with breakfast, prayer, centering couples in faith before engaging in a series of activities designed to strengthen communication, deepen intimacy,…
“Addiction is the escape from emotional pain, connection is the cure.” This was expressed by facilitator, Alicia Hoyte, Lead of AFLC’s Mental Health Resource Team at the Building your domestic church, a 3-part series, hosted by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) on August 21, 28 and September 4.  At each session the prayer Tricia Syms, Episcopal Delegate, used different…
“Choosing the better part” Luke 10:42 resonated with parents on Thursday, August 21, as the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted an online session on Building your domestic church, facilitated by Alicia Hoyte, Lead, AFLC’s Mental Health Resource team. Tricia Syms, Episcopal Delegate, prayed and introduced the AFLC’s mission: to proclaim God’s plan for marriage and family life bringing about…
On Saturday, July 26, the Ministry of Consolation of St. Charles Borromeo, Tunapuna, in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) Mental Health team, hosted a session at St Charles RC Parish Hall titled “Grieving the Loss of a Spouse.” The gathering was a response to requests from persons who felt underserved in their grief journey. About 15 participants…
Registration of Couples in the Communities of La Brea, Sobo and Vance River Communities commenced two weeks before the actual Feast Day at all Masses and continued on the day itself and is an ongoing process. A data base of all couples in the Parish is being prepared so that contact can be maintained and each couple can be contacted…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission recently hosted an engaging session on Building the Domestic Church, led by Alicia Hoyte and Tricia Syms, both wives and mothers. Approximately 70 persons registered for the event, which explored how families can integrate faith into their everyday lives through three key components: Christian relationships, family rituals, and reaching out to others. Alicia, with her…
Bethesda, a ministry of the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) that serves and supports families with persons who have disabilities, hosted its annual Respite Camp from Monday 28th to Thursday 31st July and Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th August, under the theme “Power in Difference.” Campers were divided into five vibrant groups: Champions, Heroes, Winners, Masters, and Conquerors. Each group…
Duane and Rianna Simmons participated in a recent Skills for Sacramental Marriage Building weekend at the Seminary. It was hosted by the Barataria Family Life Unit. Duane: The two-day session was well planned and executed. It highlighted the common issues couples face and provided the tools to address them. I thoroughly enjoyed the session as it provided a view from…
The Domestic Church: Where Faith Begins at Home Long before grand cathedrals or community parishes, faith found its first sanctuary in the simplest of places—the family home. The concept of the “domestic church” reminds us that every Christian household serves as a sacred space where faith is lived, taught, and celebrated daily. What Is the Domestic Church? The domestic church…
Twenty-two (22) couples gathered online on July 10, with one powerful goal: to strengthen their marriages through a deeper understanding of faith and the Eucharist. This was session 1 of the Building a Eucharistic Marriage accompaniment initiative which created a transformative space where love and spirituality intertwined with the theme: making time for each other and for God. This is…
