Christian Education and Faith Formation Chair - The Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, Ottawa, ONT

On September 1, 2026, Sylvie was newly elected as the Chair of the Christian Education and Faith Formation Ministry which includes: Christian Meditation, Bible Study, Baptism Preparation, Sacramental Preparation, Confirmation Preparation, RCIA, Good Shepherd Adult and Children's Faith Formation groups. Sylvie is blessed for the opportunity to serve in this newly elected ministry role and looks forward to supporting the Archdiocese's vision to Go Out, Go Deep, and Go Together by serving others with faith, compassion, and unity.

 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

In the US, it is referred to the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Adaptation is underway in Canada.

The RCIA is an opportunity for those who are not Catholic to join the Catholic church. It is the process by which adults are formed and initiated into the Catholic Church. The program consists of instructions to help non-Catholics better understand the Catholic faith, with the opportunity to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion at the Easter Vigil.

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Next Meeting: October 8, 2026.
RCIA meets on Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the church that Sylvie attends in the social space. Please enter through the door to the right (facing the parking lot near Innes Rd) of the main entrance. The social space is to the right after you enter.

Please call the parish office at 613 824-4394 for further information. Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed from 12:00-1:00 p.m. 

Bible Study
Spirituality of the Gospels

 

Within each of the four gospels there is a foundational spirit, a rich spirituality based on each gospel’s unique understanding of Jesus and what it means to be his disciple. An 11-wk study on the Gospel of John using the Little Rock program. In person on Wednesdays at 10 am, 1 pm, or on Zoom at 7 pm. Cost is $40. Contact the office at 613-824-4394 to register.

 

September 30 to December 9, 2026 - Wednesday's 
10 am, 1 pm (in person) or 7pm on Zoom.

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Catholic Women's League (CWL)

The Catholic Women's League (CWL) is part of a national organization whose purpose is to serve God and Canada at home and abroad by adhering to and promoting Gospel values.  The CWL provides fellowship and a spiritual environment for its members in its work at the local, provincial, national and international levels. The CWL supports parish activities and provides assistance where needed.  While fostering faith development and personal fulfillment of its members, the CWL encourages its members to interact socially with one another.  CWL meets on Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the church that Sylvie attends in the social space. Please enter through the door to the right (facing the parking lot near Innes Rd) of the main entrance. The social space is to the right after you enter.

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Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. 

Eucharistic Minister 
Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest to serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Parish Masses.

 

Lector Ministry 
Lectors proclaim the Scriptures within the liturgical assembly at the Sunday and weekday Masses.  

Shepherds of Good Hope Volunteer
www.sghottawa.com

Other interests 
CHEO - Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario - www.cheo.on.ca/en/
CHRI radio station - CHRI
Change Conference - Change Conference | Celebrating the Gospel Coast to Coast

Ottawa Food Bank - www.ottawafoodbank.ca

Operation Christmas Child - Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan's Purse Canada

Young Catholic Ottawa - Young Catholics Ottawa (YCO) (@youngcatholicsottawa) • Instagram photos and videos
Unbound - www.unbound.org

Coptic Orphans - www.copticorphans.com

Snowsuit fund - snowsuitfund.com
Nostalgia Music Festival - Homepage - Nostalgia - Music Festival