Baptism Officiants in Manotick, ON
Kathleen Everett
Kathleen is an experienced officiant and mother who loves baby welcoming ceremonies. She is a real people person and will do her very best to help you make your child's special day all you want it to be. Kathleen is comfortable conducting a naming ceremony or a baptism ceremony. As well as being a celebrant and a wedding coordinator, she is also a trained social worker. Kathleen is a professional in every sense of the word.
Sue Kellison
Sue is passionate about Baptisms and has excellent organizational skills to help alleviate your stress. Your baptism day is a day you will never forget and Sue will guide your ceremony along exactly as you want it and make it beautiful and meaningful. Being committed to her spiritual life, Sue respects and honours all backgrounds. She is comfortable conducing baptisms. You will be encouraged to create your unique Baptism ceremony and she will listen to your every wish and try her hardest to make it a reality.
Rox Chwaluk
“What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet) I bring passion and energy to each naming ceremony that I perform. I am fluent in Ukrainian, extremely open-minded, generous, and kind. I’m a graduate from Brock University with a Master of Education.I am also the most recent winner of the two most prestigious awards which recognize those who best exemplify qualities of Leadership, Courage, Innovation, Inspiration and Community Involvement. I do agree with Shakespeare, however, the name we are given at birth is the first step in creating our identity and building a child’s self-esteem. This is the first notion of who we are, and who we will become.
Jean Duval
Jean is a true people person. With him, it will feel like the Baptism or Naming ceremony for your new family member is performed by a long-time family friend! Fluently bilingual in French and English and a resident of Gatineau, this experienced Designated Minister is at his best speaking before a crowd, big or small. He will work with you and your family to give your own personal touches to your ceremony. Jean enjoys seeing the faces of the family as their child, teen or adult is welcomed, and he will always give the best of himself to the family he serves.
Jean est super sociable. Avec lui, vous aurez l’impression qu’un ami de la famille célèbre le baptême ou la cérémonie d’attribution de nom du nouveau membre de votre famille. Résident de Gatineau complètement bilingue en anglais et en français, ce Ministre désigné d’expérience est à son meilleur quand il parle devant un groupe, petit ou grand. Il travaillera avec vous et votre famille pour que la cérémonie soit à votre image. Jean ne se lasse jamais du regard fier et bienveillant des membres de la famille qui accueillent un enfant, un adolescent ou un adulte et il donne le meilleur de lui-même aux familles qu’il accompagne.
Baptism Stories
The welcoming ceremony had a personal quality, with the beautiful poem and readings, that made it special for us as parents. The extra TLC you added to the ceremony made it extra special. You were warm and friendly, organized and thoughtful and we would have you back anytime! Thanks again for a wonderful memory!
Ivy