“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…
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 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…
