Introduction to Divorce Coaching, Grieving  and Tools for Coping Workshop!

The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission recently hosted an online session,  as part of July Jubilee Family month,on Sunday July 20 titled, “Introduction to Divorce Coaching, Grieving  and Tools for Coping,” presented by certified divorce transition coach Shelly Sadaphal. The session offered encouragement, clarity, and concrete strategies for those navigating one of life’s most difficult journeys.  Sadaphal explained that divorce coaching…

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LMPA hosts ‘Fathering’ session

On the evening of Tuesday, June 17, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a session on Fathering at St Dominic’s RC Church, Morvant, just off the Lady Young Road. This event was part of AFLC’s ‘Children Are Gift’ programme and was specially organised by the Laventille Morvant Pastoral Area (LMPA) Youth Council in collaboration with the LMPA Men’s Ministry.…

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Children Are Gift: Honouring the Role of Fathers in Faith and Family

In the evening of Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at St Dominic’s RC Church, Morvant, just off the Lady Young Road, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) facilitated  a session focused on Fathering. This session is part of AFLC’ Children Are Gift programme. This initiative was specially organised by the LMPA Youth Council in Collaboration with the LMPA Men’s ministry as…

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Becoming Instruments of Peace: Reflections on Love and Same Sex Attraction

It’s not about us and them, it’s about us! “He had a role to play in his brother not feeling welcome” was one participant’s observation based on what was shared in the online talk, Love and Same Sex Attraction,- https://youtu.be/qblsL2TqrHw?si=Jaf-jVrIHk0R6zE7 by Fr. Mike Schmitz, which was the focus of the meeting.   “So much time was spent not referencing same sex…

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Called to Serve, Formed to Lead: Facilitator Training for Surviving Divorce

On Saturday, June 14, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) returned to its original home at the Catholic Centre, Chaguanas, to host a training session for future facilitators of the Surviving Divorce programme, strengthening the Separated and Divorced Ministry of the Archdiocese. The day began with Lectio Divina on the Gospel reading, inviting participants to share reflections with someone new.…

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Faith, Fun, and Family: A Day to Celebrate What Matters Most

Family Fun Day 2025 | Saturday 19th July | Presentation Grounds, Chaguanas On Saturday 19th July, 2025, the Presentation Grounds in Chaguanas will come alive with the sounds of laughter, playful competition, and joyful community as families from across the Archdiocese gather for Family Fun Day 2025 — a celebration of unity, togetherness, and the sacred gift of family life. From 8:00 AM, families…

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Patience, Perseverance, and Hope: Couples Reconnect in Christ at Lenten Retreat

On Saturday, 5th April 2025, couples gathered 8.30 am to 2.00 pm at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Village, for a spiritually enriching Lenten retreat hosted by the St. Anthony’s Point Fortin’s Marriage Preparation Team. The retreat, themed “Patience Perseverance and Hope….Romans 5: 1-6”, invited couples to journey together while seeking renewal and reconnection during the Lenten season.…

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Talk It Out: Maloney Church Tackles Stress and Anxiety with Faith and Professional Guidance

Are you aware of the Ten Steps to Mental Health, or maybe the continuum of stress and anxiety? Well thanks to the proactive Family Life Unit, Health Incarnation  and Counseling Ministry of the Maloney Church of The Incarnation, that’s exactly what parishioners learned about at a very informative session on Mental Health Awareness, held on May 17th 2025, from 9:00…

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From Rain to Renewal: A Weekend of Rebuilding Love at Marriage Workshop

When we receive favor from the Lord we enter into any situation head strong saying: “Lord do it again” right? This is how I felt attending the Sacramental Marriage Building two-day workshop hosted by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission I now have. Saturday 17th May was rainy, but the warm greetings and the breakfast just before start set the tone…

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