The moment a child comes out — whether through a heartfelt conversation or a discovery that leaves you breathless — can feel like standing at the edge of unfamiliar territory. For many Christian parents, that moment brings not just love and concern, but a cascade of questions: about faith, about family, about what comes next. That is exactly why a…
There are spaces where silence is met with understanding, where tears are not something to hide but something to honour. On Monday, April 27th, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) created exactly such a space through their online session, “When A Loved One Dies By Suicide”. It was a session designed not to fix the unfixable, but to walk alongside…
As the Church celebrates the 50 days of the Easter season, families across the Archdiocese are invited to take part in a simple but meaningful initiative that brings faith back to the family table. During Easter, families are encouraged to gather for a shared meal and a short moment of prayer in their homes, giving thanks for the joy of…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…
When her son was three years old, Saira La Foucade took him to Mass one Sunday. As the altar server lead the procession, swinging the incense to his side, La Foucade’s son became irritated and started crying and rolling around. She couldn’t understand why. Mere weeks before, he was diagnosed as autistic, but she still thought she could take him…
There is a moment in every marriage when the wine runs low. The initial joy, the effortless connection, the sense that love would always flow abundantly. Life has a way of emptying our glasses. Careers demand attention, children need care, and the daily responsibilities slowly dims the light that once burned so brightly? But how do we as couples know…
Divorce is rarely just a legal event. For most people, it is a profound life transition — one that often feels like wandering through dark, unfamiliar corridors with no sense of direction. Confusion, chaos, and a deep sense of numbness become daily companions. And while lawyers handle the legal proceedings and counsellors tend to the emotional wounds, there has long…
Recently, a few parents contacted the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) regarding their 16-year-old daughters’ receipt of Tribe’s goodie bags containing the adult sex toy called a Rose. This incident highlighted the Church’s responsibility to support parents with guidance and resources for discussing sexuality, including topics such as masturbation, in a healthy and age-appropriate way. According to the Catechism of…
Some gatherings simply mark the calendar; others mark the heart. The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission’s January retreat for married couples most certainly belonged to the latter. It was a day where familiar faces from across family ministries gathered to pause from life’s demands. Hosted at the St Catherine’s Well, Gran Couva on January 25, the retreat’s theme was Forgiveness and…
