Mission Statement

The Sanctuary of The Holy Family is an Oasis and a Place of Pilgrimage a Center of Prayer, Worship, Renewal and Hospitality
Inspired by a desire to be of service to all people, especially ministers of The Gospel.

We seek to provide a place where all may be led to a deeper encounter
with The Merciful Love of God.
This Catholic Community, a part of The R.C. Archdiocese of Port-of-Spain,
draws its inspiration as spirituality from the Advent journey of The Holy Family to Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus in the Manger and from the “Little Way of St. Thenese of the Child Jesus” according to the Carmelite Tradition.
We are dedicated to living and sharing the Message of Jesus Christ
who is Savior and Redeemer of the World. This community continually strives to live as Jesus lived and like Him, to be instruments of God’s Presence, Peace, Love, Healing and Hope here on Earth.

Objectives

1. To provide an oasis of peace, a safe and caring environment, a haven for all people, including Ministers of the Gospel, where healing of the body, mind and soul can be nurtured, encouraged and promoted.
2. To encourage a spirit of prayer, praise and worship by
   celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and hosting Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
   Intercessory Prayer, Lectio Divina, Vigils and Retreats.
3. To create a place of silence and solitude whereby, like Elijah
   the prophet, one can listen to the voice of god in the stillness of one’s heart.
4. To support and assist all priests/religious in their parishes by providing food hampers, clothing, household items, medicines and any other item necessary for improving the quality of life for the underprivileged.
5. To engender a sense of fellowship, self-worth and personal
   grouth among all, especially the youth, through a relationship with God.
6. To provide a caring environment, prayer support and useful resources through which families experiencing
   hardship/brokenness can find hope, guidance and direction.
7. To create an atmosphere of love, peace and warmth, conducive to reflection, transformation and friendship,
8. To offer a forum for the sharing of Christian knowledge and spiritual values through books and audio visual media.
9. To support and aid priests/religious esp. in rural areas, in their fundraising efforts by making available the facilities and human resources of The Sanctuary outreach programs.
10. To support and assist Our Holy Father, Bishops, Priests/Religious and Laity through our witness, our daily offerings, prayers and fidelity.
11. To raise funds for our outreach ministries through the operation of our Bookstore and other Fundraising efforts.

Principles

1. To uphold the Life of Christ as an example of perfection to which we are all called to imitate.
2. To walk in obedience to the teachings and messages of Christ.

3. To be a reflection of Christ’s Humility, Compassion and Kindness to all.
4. To do all things for the Glory of God and the building up of His Kingdom.
5. To communicate Honesty and Integrity in all our Interactions.
6. To pray for the salvation of all souls;
7. To grow in Holiness according to the teachings of
   the Gospel.
8. To please God and to make Him Known.
9. To show our love for God by the measure in which we practice charity to one another.
10. To seek the interests of each other and not ourselves.
11. To be courageous and remain faithful in the face of hardships and trials.
12. To support each other with prayer and love.
13. To see the face of God in all people and to serve Him in all, without distinction.