Filipa Caldas
Deputy Head - Catechesis

Married and a mother of two grown children, Madalena and José Maria, Filipa's journey through life has been enriched by diverse landscapes. She lived in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa before relocating to Portugal, where she completed her degree in Languages and Literature. With over three decades of service in the marketing and advertising realm as a copywriter, she now channels her expertise into supporting her parish as a member of the communications team.

In her role as a volunteer parish catechist, Filipa's path took a transformative turn a few years ago when she encountered the profound teachings of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This reshaped her perspective on catechesis and ignited a passion that continues to guide her.

Filipa is trained in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Confirmation Preparation within the Good Shepherd spiritual frame). Filipa is also part of the Portuguese formation team for Level 1 CGS training and is committed to sharing the profound spiritual journey offered by the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to as many as possible.