Guidelines for Marriages and Baptism

Revised Charges Starting 1^st March 2022

 GUIDELINES FOR MARRIAGES

1. Meet parish Priest 6 MONTHS before the intended date of marriage.
2. Marriages approved by the Church:
   • Catholic & Catholic marriage — Mass
   • Catholic & other Christian — Service
   • Catholic & others— Service
3. Completed Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) – 2 full day
4. Fill Pre-nuptial Inquiry Form after MPC. Bring along:
   • Baptism and Confirmation certificate
   • MPC Certificate
   • Civil marriage certificate, if applicable
   • I/C (including photocopy of witnesses I/C)
   • Photo (passport size, 1 copy each)
5. Date of Marriage — Priest will confirm date
6. Permitted days and times (Monday to Saturday; 9:30 AM —2:00 PM); No marriages permitted on Sundays, Parish Feast day, Lent, Advent.
7. Fees: Administration, MPC, certificate, Family Register booklet, wedding booklet (10 copies) ($250); additional booklet ($1 per copy)

GUIDELINES FOR INFANT BAPTISM

1. First Saturday of the month @ 2:00 PM (Pre-baptism instruction class on the Wednesday before baptism day @ 7:30 PM). Both parents and Godparents must attend.
2. Steps:
   • Contact parish office assistance for Registration form and more details
   • Bring along:
     • Completed Registration form
     • The child’s birth certificate
     • The parent’s Church & Civil marriage certificate
     • The Godparent’s I/C and baptism certificate

3. Fees: Administration, Baptism candle & certificate, white garment, seminar ($50)

For more details and clarifications, contact Parish Priest or the Parish Office staff.