The words “I do” seem easy to say, but there are far-reaching consequences when uttering those words. It is not enough to just say those words, since one should know what one is really saying, and not only know, but also be willing to hold on to those words till death do us part. Far…
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Planning to Get Married? Sure or Not?
When a couple comes to see a priest when they are planning to get married, there are several questions which may normally be asked. Among the many questions asked, some are quite important or crucial, since such questions would help determine whether the couple is really ready for marriage. In other words, whether the couple…
Catholic Marriage Preparation -天主教婚姻的製備 /天主教婚姻的制备
You need to prepare for 6 months prior to the wedding date. Inquiries? See the priest. 新娘和新郎需要預備 6 個月前的結婚日期。有查詢?請見神父。 新娘和新郎需要预备 6 个月前的结婚日期。有查询?请见神父。 Required Items – 所需的事項 / 所需的事项 繁體字 简体字 1 Birth certificate 出生證明書 出生证明书 2 Baptism certificate (Issued 6 months or earlier) 領洗證明書 (發行6個月以下) 领洗证明书 (发行6个月以下) 3 Identity Card If not Malaysian, a valid…
Choosing Wedding Processional Music Wisely
On the wedding day, many couples use the Bridal Chorus by Wagner when the bride process into the church with her father or someone representing her father to be handed to the groom. After the wedding Mass or service, many newly-wedded couples process out of the church while the Wedding March by Mendelssohn is played.…
MyKad, Passport & Baptism Certificate
This posting is generally relevant only to Malaysians. There may be some other countries in the world which use an identity card of some sort; if so this posting may apply to them too. Most of us are aware of the importance of our IC or Identity Card (also known nowadays as MyKad). The MyKad…
Marriage Preparation Course – Some Ramblings
I am noticing a trend nowadays… some people want to get married but when it comes to preparing themselves for marriage, they seem to want to have preparations done quickly (pronto… expresso… whatever). Seems strange that these same people would go through great lengths and spend lots of time studying for exams, working towards Bachelor,…