On the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Saturday, July 26, the Billings Ovulation Method Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BOMA-TT) hosted a Couples Day at the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption, Maraval. The lead hosts were Dr Brian Phelps and his wife Pauline Phelps. The event was organised to set the context, create the atmosphere, expose reality…
âAddiction is the escape from emotional pain, connection is the cure.â This was expressed by facilitator, Alicia Hoyte, Lead of AFLCâs 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, AFLCâs Mental Health Resource team. Tricia Syms, Episcopal Delegate, prayed and introduced the AFLCâs mission: to proclaim Godâs plan for marriage and family life bringing about…
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…
The Domestic Church: Where Faith Begins at Home Long before grand cathedrals or community parishes, faith found its first sanctuary in the simplest of placesâthe 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…
On Saturday, July 19, Presentation College, Chaguanas came alive as families, friends, parish communities and vicariates gathered for the Jubilee Family Fun Day. The event was nothing short of unforgettable, filled with laughter, connection, and the vibrant spirit of the Catholic community. The day began with a prayer led by Fr. Ransome, Vicar of the Central Vicariate and parish priest…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission recently hosted an online session, as part of July Jubilee Family month,on Sunday July 20 titled, âIntroduction to Divorce Coaching, Grieving and Tools for Coping,â presented by certified divorce transition coach Shelly Sadaphal. The session offered encouragement, clarity, and concrete strategies for those navigating one of lifeâs most difficult journeys. Sadaphal explained that divorce coaching…
On the evening of Tuesday, June 17, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a session on Fathering at St Dominicâs RC Church, Morvant, just off the Lady Young Road. This event was part of AFLCâs âChildren Are Giftâ programme and was specially organised by the Laventille Morvant Pastoral Area (LMPA) Youth Council in collaboration with the LMPA Menâs Ministry.…
