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We congratulate you on your decision to enter into a lifetime union of love and faith, with the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony here at Church of the Risen Christ.
Below are some guidelines to help with your wedding arrangements:
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Arrangements for wedding must be made at least six months before the date of the Marriage. |
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Couples who are seriously contemplating marriage must attend either:-
Either course should be attended preferably before the engagement is formally announced. |
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Please fix an interview date with the Priest. The priest will go through and complete the Pre-Nuptial Inquiry Form with the couple (this is normally done at least one month prior to the wedding). The couple (or the Baptized Catholic partner) must give a copy of the following documents:-
| The couple (or the Baptized Catholic partner) must give a copy of the following documents:- |
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Birth certificates and NRICs/Passports of both parties |
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Baptismal Certificates from church(es) of baptism, issued within the past six(6) months |
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Full names, NRIC/Passport number(s) and contact/telephone number(s) of two (2) witnesses |
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Original Notice of Marriage (from Registry of Marriages) or Certificate of Marriage (if previously registered at ROM) |
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Certificate of completion of Engaged Encounter Weekend or Marriage Preparation Course |
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In addition, copies of the following documents are required, if applicable |
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Certificate(s) of any other previous marriage(s) |
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Certificate(s) of any previous divorce(s) |
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Certificate(s) of death of previous spouse(s) |
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Medical statement of present condition of pregnancy |
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For solemnization in Church, the R.O.M Certificate collected just before the wedding must be submitted to the Parish Secretary for recording into the Marriage Register. |
Below is a list of choirs serving in Church of the Risen Christ. Depending on your preferences, you may wish to contact and arrange with either of them to sing at your wedding. The amount of contribution payable for their services is to be decided between the respective choir representative and yourself.
Please click on any choir below to visit their group profiles and obtain contact information of representative:-
* Christus Laudatur Voce Choir (sings for the Saturday Sunset Mass)
* Shalom Choir (sings for the Sunday 9.30am Mass)
* Cantate Domino Choir (sings for the Sunday 10.30am Mass)
* Risen Christ Choir (sings for the Sunday 6pm Mass)
You also have the option to make your private arrangements by engaging the services of an organist or engage any other suitable musician(s) for your wedding.
Please liaise with the Parish Secretary in the event you and your musician(s) need to rehearse in church.
Please liaise with the Parish Secretary in booking the Parish Hall. You will be advised of the applicable rates for using the Hall.
You may make arrangements to secure photography and video recording services to cover your wedding event. Please ensure to advise your services providers to maintain proper conduct and respect in church. Your photographers and video recording crew may not enter the Sanctuary and Altar Area.
If you wish to continue photo-taking in the church premises after the wedding, please ensure that your bridal car is cleared from the church entrance to facilitate the arrival of the next bridal party, or parishioners arriving for the next scheduled mass by car.
Below are drafts of the Wedding Mass Booklet for your use. Please vet and modify accordingly in consultation with the presiding priest:
Draft Wedding Booklet
Draft Wedding Booklet for Printing |
