Renee Gallagher | family@stmarysottawa.ca
Discover God’s Love for You!
St. Mary’s Kids is where children encounter Jesus for the first time. We offer formation and fun for kids in the Parish, including Children’s Liturgy, family retreats, and special events throughout the year!
Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’
Matthew 19:14
Children’s Liturgy
St. Mary’s Kids offers Children’s Liturgy at every Sunday 9:00 AM Mass and once a month at the 11:00 am Mass. Our trained instructors will teach the lessons from the readings and the Gospel using fun, age-appropriate activities.
Family Lenten Retreat
Saturday, March 21st | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The anticipation of Easter can be exciting – especially for kids; which is why it’s important to find time as a family to reflect and learn about Lent and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Register your family for St. Mary’s Kids’ family lenten retreat! This event will help your family take in Lent and prepare for Easter. There will be a bunch of family-friendly activities for all ages, a brief teaching, and a movie at the end of the afternoon.
Changemakers Lab VBS
July 6th-10th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get ready for a week of summer fun with St. Mary’s Kids Vacation Bible School (VBS)! A full week of enthusiastically Catholic fun for kids ages 4-11 is coming to St. Mary’s Parish. Grounded in God’s love, children can use their unique gifts to make a difference wherever they go.
Meet Our Family Minister
My name is Renée and I’ve been a parishioner at St. Mary’s since I was a teenager. I currently am a stay-at-home mom of three boys, but previously worked as a volunteer coordinator, and before that, an elementary teacher. I am excited to help build and foster a community life for our parish families. Our Church is our home, and I hope it can be a place where family life can be supported and nurtured in Christ.
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