Formerly the Journey of Hope Program. The program, led from a Catholic faith exploration perspective, is designed to help participants find reconciliation, peace and healing by taking positive steps in their daily spiritual life. Info: www.bymyside.ca; facebook.com/bymysideott; Mary Jane Manley 613-294-1308. Cost: $40 for 6 weeks. At Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Hall. For women, starts Tues., Mar. 24, 7-9 pm.

Guest speaker: Chris Zettel, seminarian, Companions of the Cross. Topic: 7 Hebrew words of Praise. How to praise God like the early Church. Please note: monthly Heart of Worship will begin at 7:30 p.m., immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Mass at Holy Redeemer Parish, Tues., Mar. 31, 7:30 pm. Free. Info: reception@holyredeemer.ca.

What does it mean to be a Man? What does it mean to be a Christian man? How does a Catholic man love? "Into the Breach" is an 8 week study for men. Saint Isidore Parish, in the hall, Tues., 7:30 pm, Mar. 10 – Apr. 28. To register: John.boskill@gmail.com.

"Entering into the Passion of Jesus: A Guide to Holy Week." Reading and discussing the book Entering into the Passion of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine. Copies of the book will be available at the parish. At St. Basil's Parish, 940 Rex Ave., Wednesdays during Lent, March 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 10:00 – 11:30 am with repeat evening sessions, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Facilitator: Fr. Daryold Winkler. Info: 613-729-5159.

Formerly the Journey of Hope Program. The program, led from a Catholic faith exploration perspective, is designed to help participants find reconciliation, peace and healing by taking positive steps in their daily spiritual life. Info: www.bymyside.ca; facebook.com/bymysideott; Mary Jane Manley 613-294-1308. Cost: $40 for 6 weeks. At Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Hall. 7-9 pm, For men, starts Thurs., Mar. 26.

Why is it so important to God and to me that I commit to pray, fast and share this Lenten Season? Retreat Master: Mgr Ernest Léger. At St. Finnan’s Cathedral, 72 St. Paul St., Alexandria, Thurs., Mar. 19, 26 & Apr. 2, 7:00 p.m. (info: 613-525-1340).

Annual trivia fundraiser to raise money to send children to camp whose families cannot afford to pay. St. Brigid's has been giving Ottawa children a camp experience for over 40 years. Enter a team of 6-8 people and join for a fun evening. St. Pius X High School, Fri., Apr. 3, 7:00 pm. Cost: $20/person. Sponsored by St. Brigid's Camp Board of Directors. Reserve table & info: kim.figura@ocsb.ca.

“That Man Is You” Catholic Men’s Leadership Program. Focus: Help men rediscover the true desires of their heart; identify the major challenges in the spiritual life & the means for overcoming them; reveal to men the structured approach used by saints to make true progress in the spiritual life; open men to an encounter with Our Lady and the Holy Family that will transform their lives and that of their families. St. Maurice Parish, every Sat., 7:00am, Jan. 11 – Apr. 4. Free will offering. Info: 613-818-0742; kwgboxing@gmail.com.