Baptism Officiants in Kanata, ON

Natalie Fraser

A baptism can happen at any age as can a naming ceremony. Natalie is a unique healer and teacher, speaker, and writer who draws from many traditions and has a lifelong approach to learning. She continues to pursue, teachings in Indigenous culture, New Age religions, self-awareness, and human dynamics. In those fields, she has found the same lessons of healing that she had learned in her study of theatre. Her ambition has always been to be creative, spread love, and help others. Natalie believes in love. When you are ready to step into your faith or want to introduce a new or young life to the community of family or faith, Natalie will guide you to create a memorable & loving ceremony.

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Tess Porter

Tess is an engaging public speaker, dynamic, and a genuine person. After retirement from teaching at Algonquin College, she’s redirected her passion and enthusiasm to providing families with traditional, spiritual, same-sex baptism and naming ceremonies. Located in Nepean (West Ottawa), she has given back to her community by volunteering for many philanthropic organizations such as Immigrant Women Services Ottawa. Her number one priority is to provide a memorable joyous celebration which meets the needs and desires of the parents and family in welcoming the newest member of your family.

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Jessie Douglas

I have been a long time resident of the Carleton Place area where I raised my family of 3 sons. It would be an honour and privilege to conduct a naming ceremony or baptism, to celebrate the precious gift of a new child in your family. I am an experienced motivational speaker and I have been told that people remember my Scottish brogue! It adds something a wee bit different to the occasion. The ceremony will be heart-felt and personal expressing your love and commitment to your child.

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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.

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Profil en français

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.

Rev. Ed Montano

Ed lives in the Ottawa area with his wife (and best friend) and their dog (admittedly, a very spoiled dog!). He's perfectly bilingual in English and Spanish, and he could also perform your baptism or naming ceremony in basic French. Ed is an ordained priest with the United Free Catholic Church and holds his Bachelor of Theology and Master of Divinity degrees. His time is shared as Church Administrator, a hospital chaplain, and other community priestly duties. Fr. Ed understands that this ceremony is important and should be a most memorable one to you and your family. Ed loves reading, doing research, and writing. He is also blessed with a musical family, playing musical instruments and singing. Both he and his wife love golf, even though you will probably never see him on the PGA Tour!

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