The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission hosted its first lunchtime webinar, Back to School: Parenting Edition, on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026. Led by Clinical Psychologist Luscia Kanneh, the session focused on helping parents and caregivers navigate the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of the back-to-school transition. Participants explored the many emotions children may experience as they return to school and discussed…
On August 8th and 9th, couples from San Juan, Mt. Lambert and Maracas St. Joseph gathered at the St. Benet Hall, Mt. St. Benedict, for a weekend they would not forget. Hosted by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission, the Skills for Sacramental Marriage Building marriage accompaniment sessions celebrated couples eager to invest in their relationships with God’s grace. For many,…
On Monday, July 27th, I logged onto the suicide grief support session not knowing what to expect. I have not lost a loved one to suicide, yet I felt drawn to be there, to listen, to pray, to hold space. What I found was something far more profound than information, but a meeting filled with courageous hearts. The session, hosted…
Pope Leo IV is expected to meet with presidents of episcopal conferences in Rome from October 7 to 14, as the universal Church marks the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the family. In preparation for this upcoming meeting—titled ‘A Global Conversation on Family’—some Catholic families worldwide have been discussing family life. Under the direction of the…
The celebration of the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim on July 26 at La Divina Pastora, Siparia, was a truly beautiful and inspiring experience. Guided by the theme Rooted in Faith, Growing in Love, the event highlighted the essential role of faith in sustaining couples throughout their vocation. The celebration began with a special Mass for married couples officiated by parish…
On July 24, the Petit Valley Diego Martin (PVDM) cluster came together in a spirit of fellowship and faith to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. Hosted at the St John’s RC Boys’ School hall, the event served as a powerful testament to our cluster’s shared willingness to serve our Lord and support family life, just as the…
Every marriage strengthened, every parent encouraged, every engaged couple prepared for their vows, and every family supported through a difficult season is part of the mission of the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC). Through its varied initiatives, AFLC accompanies individuals and families at every stage of life. Its ministries include family accompaniment, marriage and parenting formation, preparation for engaged couples,…
When parents and educators gathered for the final session of ‘Shared Saturdays’ at St Monica’s Prep School, the conversation centred on a single, transformative idea: empathy is not simply something we feel—it is something we do, and something rooted deeply in our faith.‘Shared Saturdays’ is a space for parents and teachers to learn, play and pray together. There were four…
In the month of June, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC), in partnership with Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM), hosted the VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children programme for RC primary schools within the Central Vicariate, equipping educators with essential knowledge and tools to safeguard children from sexual abuse.The sessions welcomed teachers and principals from 13 schools across the region: Brasso…
We almost always begin in the same place. We meet someone, something comes alive, and we are convinced—rightly—that we have fallen in love. The wedding is radiant; the vocation is named and embraced. But then the honeymoon ends, the suitcases are unpacked, and ordinary life resumes. Here, quietly, something different begins. The home we have just built turns out to…
