In homes across the country, parents are reminded of Pope Francis in The Joy of Love āthree words need to be used, Please, Thank you and Sorry.āĀ Which creates the foundation for building trust, respect, and deeper connections between parents and children of all ages. At a parent accompaniment online session facilitated by Alicia Hoyte, AFLCās Lead, Mental Health Response…
The Chaguanas RC Menās Ministry has been an influential addition to my spiritual journey as a Roman Catholic. The group offers a sense of camaraderieĀ I didnāt realise I needed ā until I joined. Small plug: Menās ministry is something we, as men, all need ā no excuses. It will change your life! If your parish has one, join! If…
By Marisa-Therese Paul On Saturday, March 22, our Family Life Unit (FLU) Team from St Theresaās RC Church, Barataria, with the support and blessings of Fr Godfrey Stoute, invited parents from our parish, as well as other parishes in the Suburban Vicariate, to the Children Are Gift (CAG) workshop, facilitated by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC). The workshop was…
As the Church continues into the Jubilee Year, the word āhopeā is being thrown around everywhere, but do we truly understand it? Recognising the need for a deeper reflection, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon led the online Retreat for 61 persons who are Separated and Divorced, on March 24, to explore the true meaning of hope and how, as Scripture assures…
āThese sessions was really an eye opener for me and I am going toĀ take everything learnt andĀ practice what was givenā¦ These were real life couples sharing their lives with us. We liked that.ā These were some sentiments express by the couples on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commissionās (AFLCās) Sacramental Marriage Building…
On Saturday 22nd March 2025, our Family Life Unit Team from St. Theresa’s R.C. Church, Barataria, with the support and blessings of Fr. Stoute, invited parents from our parish, as well as other parishes in the Suburban Vicariate, to the Children Are Gift (CAG) Workshop, facilitated by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC). The workshop was held at the Seminary…
As the Church continues into the Jubilee Year, the word hope is being thrown around everywhere, but do we truly understand it? Recognizing the need for a deeper reflection, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon led the online Retreat for 61 persons who are Separated and Divorced, on March 24, 2025, to explore the true meaning of hope and how, as Scripture…
āOur role as parents is to keep our family members close to God, keep praying. Our role is not to judge, it is to love.ā This was expressed by one parent at the monthly online EnCourage meeting held on February 17. At this meeting an intriguing short video entitled āThe Hidden Shrineā was shown. It is set in Wales sometime…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted an Introduction to Parenting Session for parents of St Philip & St James RC Church, Chaguanasā First Communion Class of 2025 on January 12. The session allowed parents to reflect on their role as Pilgrims of Hope amidst all present-day lifeās challenges. Based on the introductory session, Episcopal Delegate Tricia Syms and her…
As part of the parish Family Life Unitās (FLU) Ministry to support those who are separated and divorced, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a facilitation training for the Surviving Divorce programme. This programme provides a compassionate space grounded in Catholic teaching in a 12-part series, offering emotional support, practical guidance for life after divorce, and a deeper understanding…
