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The Meaning of Life

The people of Trinidad and Tobago and similarly in other islands of the Caribbean are internationally known for our cheerfulness. Yet in human development we fall short. Is it that we laugh our problems away? Perhaps as a people we need a deeper reflection on the meaning of life so as to broaden and deepen the horizon of things that give us joy and pleasure. Ricardo Yepes offers this interesting reflection that can benefit parents and all involved in the formation of others. It is a bit long, but please be patient – it’s worth the read! Continue reading “The Meaning of Life”

The Meaning of Leisure

In Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean, entertainment options abound. The choice parents make for entertainment however, can have a big impact on their effectiveness in forming their children. Ricardo Yepes of the University of Navarre, Spain offers this insightful article on the meaning of leisure, showing how an appreciation of the profound dignity of the human person impacts on how we understand entertainment. Continue reading “The Meaning of Leisure”

Moderator Training for updated Family Courses

By Gregory O’Young

On the weekend of 17-18th November 2012 Family Enrichment in Trinidad and Tobago turned a new page in the exciting story of family life and the nurturing of its development in this country.

The Caribbean Institute of Family Development played host to three dynamic speakers – Carlos Morel and Karen and Ricardo Portela who journeyed to the southern Caribbean from Puerto Rico. Continue reading “Moderator Training for updated Family Courses”

Family Course in Martinique

In collaboration with the Institut pour l’Education dans la Famille (www.ipef.fr), the Caribbean Institute for Family Development held its very first workshop for couples in Martinique in April this year (2012). Renaud and Sylvie de Beauminy from Toulouse moderated the sessions. The couple have six children themselves and enriched the sessions sharing experiences they have had raising their own children. Continue reading “Family Course in Martinique”

Passing on the Faith in trust and friendship

We see the reality today in our Country Trinidad and Tobago and in general, that many young people—especially in their teenage years—weaken in their faith when they are tested. The origin of these crises can vary widely: pressure from a paganized environment, friends who ridicule others’ religious convictions, a teacher who imparts an atheistic viewpoint or denigrates the importance of God. But these crises become serious only if those undergoing them are unable to open up their hearts to the right people for advice. Continue reading “Passing on the Faith in trust and friendship”