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Catholic wedding church checklist PDF

Printable parish and civil document list for Filipino Catholic weddings — baptismal certificates, pre-Cana, license, and day-of rites. Save as PDF from your browser.

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Editorial planning checklist only. Your parish office and civil registrar have the final word on documents, validity windows, and fees. Requirements differ by diocese and couple situation.

How to collect documents without panic

Parish list first — then tick, print, and assign owners.

  1. Get the parish’s written list first

    Ask for their current document checklist and validity windows before you chase certificates from three cities.

  2. Run civil and church tracks in parallel

    Marriage license windows are short; baptismal certificates for marriage often expire. Put both on a dated checklist.

  3. Print this page and tick as you collect

    Use Print / Save as PDF, keep one shared copy with your partner, and replace any item with your parish’s exact wording.

  4. Track owners in WedPlanner

    Turn each remaining document into a Free checklist task with a due date and owner so nothing hides in chat.

Document checklist

Tick on paper or in your PDF reader as each item clears.

Parish booking & formation

  • Parish inquiry / date reservation confirmation
  • Pre-Cana / marriage preparation seminar certificate
  • Canonical interview / interrogation appointment completed
  • Sponsor and entourage list submitted (if required by parish)
  • Rehearsal date confirmed with who must attend

Baptismal & sacramental records

  • Bride baptismal certificate (recent; often “for marriage” annotation)
  • Groom baptismal certificate (recent; often “for marriage” annotation)
  • Confirmation certificates (bride and groom, if required)
  • Notes for certificates issued abroad / another diocese

Civil marriage documents

  • PSA birth certificates (or foreign equivalents as advised)
  • CENOMAR / advisory on marriage (or equivalent)
  • Marriage license application within the valid city/municipality window
  • Valid IDs for license filing
  • Special cases packet if applicable (prior bond, annulment, widowhood, mixed faith)

Day-of church logistics

  • Church stipend / offering arrangements confirmed
  • Organist / choir / offertory preferences locked
  • Candle, veil, cord, and arrhae roles assigned to sponsors
  • Photographer / videographer parish rules acknowledged
  • Rings, arrhae, and rite props packed

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Printable church paperwork for Filipino Catholic weddings

A PDF-friendly checklist that still defers to your parish.

Why couples search for a Catholic wedding church checklist PDF

Paperwork — not décor — is what stalls many Filipino Catholic weddings. Couples want a printable list they can take to the parish office, share with parents, and tick while chasing baptismal copies across provinces.

This page is that printable scaffold. It is not a downloadable government form and not a substitute for your parish’s requirements.

How to use the print / Save as PDF button

Open this page on desktop or mobile, tap Print / Save as PDF, and choose “Save as PDF” in your browser print dialog. Hide headers if your browser offers that option so the checklist stays clean for folders and Messenger files.

After you print, cross out anything your parish does not require and add local extras (foreign document authentication, military chaplain rules, etc.).

Pair documents with the broader Catholic checklist

Documents are only one track. Use the fuller Catholic wedding checklist for formation timing, sponsor invites, and ceremony logistics — then keep living tasks in WedPlanner so due dates survive group chats.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download a free Catholic wedding church checklist PDF?
Yes. Use the Print / Save as PDF button on this page to save a printable checklist. Requirements still come from your parish — edit the PDF or printed copy to match their list.
Which documents are usually needed for a Catholic wedding in the Philippines?
Parishes commonly ask for recent baptismal (and often confirmation) certificates, pre-Cana proof, a canonical interview, and a civil marriage license. Always confirm with your parish office.
How recent should baptismal certificates be?
Many parishes ask for recently issued copies annotated for marriage. Validity windows vary — ask your parish for the exact number of months.
Is this an official Church or PSA form?
No. It is an editorial WedPlanner planning checklist. Official forms come from your parish, diocese, or civil registrar.

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Turn remaining documents into live tasks

Start free — add due dates and owners so baptismal copies and license windows do not hide in chat.

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