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 When we proclaim Christ as King of our lives and of the world, what do we mean? In 2006 Pope Benedict XVI reminded that the Cross is the ‘throne’ from which Jesus demonstrated the sublime regality of God-love.  The ultimate self-giving of this King and the humility shown in His thron Read More →

Preparation is key to a catechist doing effective catechesis i.e. catechesis that will bear fruit in the short and long term. All catechists need adequate preparation, knowledge of the basics of the faith, the skills to communicate Church teaching and good resource material. Catechist Read More →

“Leave me here freely all alone; in cell where never sunlight shone, should no one ever speak to me, this golden silence makes me free.”( Part of a poem written by Blessed Titus Brandsma while prisoner at Dachau concentration camp.) The way earphones are used to engage people’s attent Read More →

Catechesis offered in sacramental preparation is not an end in itself.  It is a means to an end, the end being to help us as Church to accomplish the mission of the Church.  We should move on from just acquiring knowledge to allowing ourselves to be formed in the way of Jesus. Read More →

Many aspects of Blessed John Paul II were revealed during what has been described as an extraordinary pontificate of almost 27 years.  One writer summarises this pope as a witness to hope, lasting justice and peace among the nations and a strong believer in the dignity and sacredness Read More →

Dr Thomas Groome, Professor of Theology and Religious Education at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, spent two days with us at Holy Faith Convent, Couva.  His three presentations were:  Will There Be Faith? What Makes and Keeps Us Catholic, and Nurturing the Catholic F Read More →

 “Continue to pray the Rosary every day in honour of Our Lady of the Rosary to obtain the peace of the world and the end of the war because only she can obtain it.” These words were spoken by Our Lady of the Rosary at Fatima on July 13, 1917 to Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco.   Mary had Read More →

Last week we were reminded that we can only teach about Jesus if we are in communion with him. This week we look at the importance of ongoing training for catechists. Read More →

 Happy Catechetical Month to all our beloved catechists who give so generously of their time, talent and treasure!!! The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Port of Spain salutes you for this voluntary service. Many seated in our congregations at Eucharist each weekend are unaware of the ‘w Read More →

   Answers to last week’s quiz: Read More →