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Wedding 101: Catholic Church Requirements in the Philippines

Posted on the 04 October 2016 by Abylovinu @abylovinu

Wedding 101: Catholic Church Requirements in the Philippines

After the engagement, what is next? If you are routing for a Catholic Church wedding, it will not be that simple. This is a challenge for both parties. Now I know, those couple who are suddenly went cold feet or felt impatient with everything with the preparation of the wedding, because only people who are willing to sacrifice goes to the altar. So couples, I suggest to be patient and helpful on every needs of each other. Haha

  • Baptismal Cetificate with notation "for marriage", issued withing 6 months of the wedding date
  • Confirmation Cetificate with notation "for marriage", issued withing 6 months of the wedding date
  • Birth Certificate
  • CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage from NSO)
  • Publication of Banns (3 Sundays)
  • Certificate of freedom to marry from Parish Priest of the parties
  • Permission from parish priest of the parties if the catholic party is getting married outside his / her own parties.
  • Passport size photo
  • Canonical interview
  • Pre-Cana
  • Valid Marriage License issued by the civil registrar
  • Or Civil Marriage contract, if already civilly married to each other
  • Or joint affidavit between the parties who have lived together as husband and wife for at least 5 years
  • Certificate of attendance of a Marriage Preparation Program and / or counselling approved by the Catholic Church
    • Marriage preparation program
      • List of sponsors
      • Officiating Priest
      • Wedding fee

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Wedding 101: Catholic Church Requirements in the Philippines

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