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General Information on Cathedral Wedding
Please read carefully before making your reservation

Basic Requirements
For the Reception of the Sacrament of Matrimony

• Canonical Interview with the Parish Priest or his delegate at least one(1)month before the wedding
• Pre-Cana Seminar under the auspices of the Family & Life Ministry organization prior to the wedding date
• Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) prior to the wedding date

Documents

• Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates with notation “for marriage purposes” and dated at least three(3) months before the wedding
• Marriage License (original) or if civilly married, Marriage Contract (original and photo-copied)
  Note: Couple should be wary of fixers in the government office that suggest other means of obtaining documentation in order to receive the sacrament of matrimony. Marriage license certificate is more than enough proof.)
• Publication of Marriage Banns covering three (3) weeks in the parishes they belong
• List of names and addresses of Sponsors (Ninongs and Ninangs)

Marriage with a Foreign Citizen

• A certificate of freedom to marry from the contracting citizen of foreign nationality from his/her embassy, consulate, and/or resident parish
• Any extra requirement as may be dictated by the citizen’s foreign office (e.g. Japanese citizen must have clearance from Fr. Toru Mishimoto with office at Travelers Life Bldg. #490 TM Kalaw St. Ermita Manila tel No. 5253517)
• A letter of clearance from the Diocese of Novaliches Chancery Office

Marriage between a Catholic and a Non-Catholic
Apart from the basic requirements mentioned above, the following documents are needed:

• For the Non-Catholic individual, a certificate of freedom to marry from his/her Minister or Pastor
• For the Catholic faithful, a publication of Marriage Banns in the parish he/she belongs
• A dispensation of Mixed Marriage or Disparitas Cultus from the Diocese of Novaliches Chancery Office

Wedding Fees:
The standard fee is P10,000.00. This includes the wedding mass and ceremony, red carpet, flower décorations in the middle aisle and at the altar. The contracting couple may come up with other floral preparations or arrangement, provided the décor will remain in the church. For this, the CSPGS and the contracting couple should agree in writing stating that a reduction of fees is to be made.

Presiding Priest:
The celebration of the mass is entrusted to the ministry of the parish priest, or in case of his absence, to his parochial vicar. However, if the couple wishes to invite a non-resident priest to preside in the celebration of their wedding mass, the CSPGS must be informed at least one (1) month before the wedding. Information regarding the priest’s full name, address, license number and its expiration must be submitted. A letter of delegation has to be obtained from the parish priest.

Wedding Rites:
The CSPGS shall make available a wedding missal. If the couple prefers to design their own missalete, they must submit the text for approval to the Parish Office one (1) month prior to their wedding date. A parish wedding coordinator will be provided by the CSPGS to ensure the orderliness of the celebration.

Wedding Music:
The CSPGS offers the services of an organist, soloist, and/or choir to lend beauty and grace to the ceremony. If the couple wishes to have their own musicians, a minimum contribution of P500.00 will be asked to cover the use of the church organ and electrical expenses.

Timing:
The time allotted for the whole ceremony from entrance to recessional is one (1) hour only. Therefore, the ceremony should start and end within the contracted schedule.
If there is a delay of more than fifteen (15) minutes, the wedding ceremony shall proceed without the Eucharistic celebration. Punctuality is therefore necessary.

Video and Picture Taking:
To ensure that taking photographs and video will not cause unnecessary distraction contracted photo and video crews are required to obtain a photo-pass from the parish office for them to be guided accordingly and be allowed into the ceremony. The photo-pass states the guidelines to be followed and must be returned immediately after the ceremony.

Crew must minimize their movements and their shots should be made with utmost discretion so as not to distract the guests from the solemnity of the ceremony. Friends and relatives need not get a pass, however, they are asked to exercise the same discretion.

Payment:
A reservation fee, also serving as down payment, of P2,500.00 is to be paid to the parish office upon submission of the wedding application form. This amount is non-refundable and non-transferable.

The balance of the remaining fees must be paid in full at least one (1) week prior to the wedding date.

Reception Hall / Catering Service:
The CSPGS offers different reception venues inside its compound. The Cathedral has a Parish Hall that can accommodate 500 guests; Shechem Café which is big enough for 150 pax; and Garden of Paradise that can sit-in 250 people well. The CSPGS also presents accredited companies to provide the couple their catering requirements. Should the couple be interested, the CSPGS will be willing to provide the couple with relevant information.

For success of the wedding celebration, a strict compliance with the above norms are necessary.

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