Page 8 “The Top Ten Essential Qualities I will look for in a Husband / Wife”

Angeles’s
1. Religious or God-Centered
2. A Good Listener
3. Shares everything to me
4. Cares for me and love me
5. Responsible and Independent
6. Allocates time for us
7. Easy to talk to
8. Family-Centered
9. Bright and Empowering
10. Always reminds me that I am loved
Bangayan's
1. Simple man and knows how to save money
2. Caring and loving person
3. Knows how to prioritize things
4. Focused on finishing one goal rather than focusing on many things
5. Open-minded and understanding person
6. Has respect for woman and elderly
7. Knows how to handle problems
8. Religious person
9. Independent person but sometimes dependent on me
10. Has the same interest as mine or is willingly introduces his interests to me.
Bayangos ‘s
1. Can hold a conversation
2. Good sense of humor
3. Open-minded
4. Understanding
5. Humble
6. Loyal
7. Feminist
8. Passionate about his goals
9. Family-oriented
10. Political
Bornales’s
1. Family-Centered
2. Goal-Setter
3. Faithful
4. Open-Minded
5. Huggable
6. Caring
7. Open for Compromise
8. Supportive
9. Positive
10. Someone that can make herself available for frequent hangouts

Bornilla’s
1. Ambitious
2. Can correct me whenever I do something wrong
3. Patient
4. Open-minded
 5. Dancer and musically-inclined
6. Firm
7. Trust-worthy
8. Confident
9. Passionate
10. Spontaneous
Corpuz’s
1. Open-minded
2. Funny
3. Caring
4. Understanding
5. Faithful
6. Good Sense of Humor
7. Kind
8. Loving
9. Easy-going
10. Smart

Delos Santos’ s
1.) Attentive
2.) Loving
3.) Trustworthy
4.) Selfless
5.) Responsible
6.) Supportive
7.) Open-Minded
8.) Has a positive outlook
9.) Understanding
10.) Kind
Eranzo’s
1. God-centered person
2. Family-oriented
3. Responsible and “Smart” Citizen
4. Committed- in-Love Partner
5. Respectful
6. Honest and Trustworthy
7. Humble and Open-minded
8. Sporty and Adventurous
9. Patience
10. Dancer or Musically Inclined
Fernandez’s
1. God-Fearing
2. Mahal ako
3. Mahal ko
4. Mabait sa tao
5. Mabait sa hayop
6. Masayang kasama
7. Maganda ugali
8. Mabuting tao
9. May respeto sa matatanda
10. Parent-approved
Hosokawa's
1. May malakas na faith pati trust kay Lord
2. Good sense of humor lalo na sa memes
3. Loves animals (uwu)
4.Intellect (either madiskarte or matalino)
5. Music buddy (Jam Session as bonding time ❤)
6. Can give the TLC (Tender Loving Care hindi Tomato Lettuce and Cheese)
7. G lagi sa mga unexpected adventures
8. Emotional Support/Rant buddy
9. Can handle my tendencies.
10. Huggable

Roxas’ s
1. Religious
2. She makes me a better version of myself (wowers)
3. Kind
4. Intelligent
5. Trustworthy
6. Faithful
7. Ambitious
8. Responsible
9. Thoughtful
10. Open-minded

Page 9 “The Top Ten Essential Ways I can offer as a Wife/Husband”

Angeles’s
1. My Time
2. My Knowledge and Wisdom
3. My Whole Life
4. Loyalty and Faithfulness
5. My Vulnerability and Weaknesses
6. My Protection
7. I can be her Safe Place anytime and anywhere
8. Never Ending Courtship
9. My Support in every aspect
10. Anything that she wants
Bangayan’s
1. I will love my husband until my last breath
2. I will offer my time with my partner and my children
3. We will have loving children
4. I am a hardworking person, I will work hard in order to support my family
5. I will be a loving mother to my children
6. I can offer my courage and strength to protect my family from danger
7. Affection
8. Communication, both verbal and nonverbal
9. I can share my wisdom with my family
10. Fidelity/Loyalty
Bayangos ‘s
1. Patience
2. Support
 3. Open-mindedness
4. Trust
5. Time and space
6. Intimacy
7. Accountability
8. Courage
9. By listening
10. Freedom
Bornales ‘s
1. Time and Effort.
2. Assurance.
3. The "Little things"
4. Utmost Appreciation.
5. Undivided Attention.
6. Loyalty.
7. Prioritized Support
8. Respect for one's perspective/opinion.
9. Being prioritized along with our family.
10. Being open to compromise, and peaceful arguments.

Bornilla’s
1. Unwavering love
2. Loyalty
3. Time
4. Being a hard worker
5. Love and affection for our children
6. Care
7. Support for everything
8. Guidance
9. More than willing to fight for you
10. Shoulder to cry on
Corpuz’s
1. My smile
2. Endless support
3. Understanding
4. True love
5. My corny jokes
6. Proper communication
7. Gentleman Demeanor
8. Wonderful Children
9. Proper Parenting
10. Responsibility

Delos Santos’
1.) Affection
2.) Intimacy
3.) Love
4.) Trustworthiness
5.) Security
6.) Loyalty
7.) Support
8.) Good Listener
 9.) Joy
10.) Compassion
Eranzo’s
1.) Support him in his work and recreational activities
2.) I will be his best friend and the best mother to our children
3.) Cook his favorite food
4.) Give ‘couple time’ / Have fun with him
5.) Listen to him
6.) Be honest with him
7.) Respect him and his family
8.) Play sports with him and massage him after
9.) Celebrate an anniversary in his most favorite place
10.) Share everything with him most especially financial aspects

Fernandez’s
1. My care and affection
2. The love that you deserve
3. Love for our children
4. I can document precious moments through photography
5. I can teach our children about God and how the world works
6. I can Play with our children for them to know that we are there for them
7. I can work and still give time for you guys
8. To communicate in a way that would make us stronger than for us to fall apart
9. someday, we will go somewhere were always wanted and live there with our
children
10. Everything.(because you guys would be the most precious people in my life and I
would do anything for your happiness and safety).
Hosokawa’s
1. Finds a way to cheer you up kahit smile or napatawa ka ng kaunti.
2. Love and Affection in our family
3. The loyalty you deserved
4. Guidance
5. Your personal massage therapist
6. Protection
7. Can sing you a lullaby.
8. Sharing the wisdom and knowledge that I have for our family.
9. I am your number one supporter
10. Good communication by saying "Kumusta naman araw mo?" to deep conversation that
may last for hours. It keeps our connection stronger and closer to each other.

Roxas’ s
1. My Life
2. Children
3. Everyday Support
4. Faithfulness
5. Guidance
6. Endless love
7. Time
8. Communication
9. Wisdom
10. Affection
Part Two: Planning the liturgy
Entrance Rite:
1. Title of song or songs to play before the wedding.
Stay with You - John Legend
She is Love - Parachute
Speechless - Dan + Shay
Invisible - taylor Swift
2. The procession:
Entrance (in order) with the song: Beautiful in White- Saxserenade by Westlife
(Saxophone cover)
Priest → Groom → Best Man → Groomsmen → Parents of Groom → Bridesmaid →
Maid of honor → Ring bearer → Flower girl → Bride with her father
3.Title of song for the bridesmaids’ procession
We & Us - Moira Dela Torre
Fall - Ben&Ben <3
My Sweet Escape - Aj Rafael
4. Title of song for the bride’s procession
Ikaw at Ako (instrumental)
5. Opening prayer:
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Father, when you created mankind you willed that man and wife should be one.Bind
Marielle and Gene Oliver in the loving union of marriage and make their love fruitful so that
they may be living witnesses to your divine love in the world.
We ask you this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Liturgy of the Word: Write the title of the scripture passage as it appears in the book, the
scripture reference (i.e. Jeremiah 31:31-32a). Briefly summarize the reading and explain
why you like each reading.
1. Old Testament Reading: refer to pages 10-26.
- Genesis 1:26-28, 31a
- Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have
dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the cattle, and overall the
wild animals and all the creatures that crawl on the ground.” God created man in his
image; in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God
blessed them, saying: “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have
dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and all the living things that
move on the earth.” God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very
good. The word of the Lord.
Explanation: Human beings were created in the image of God. Responsibilities were given
to us by God, and we have the power to accomplish them. In every ups and downs,
remember that God, creator of all that is good, is always there to stand with us.
2. Responsorial Psalm: refer to table of contents “Together for life” booklet Type
Psalm.
Responsorial Psalms
- Psalm 33:12 and 18, 20-21, 22
- The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. The earth is full of the goodness of the
Lord. Blessed the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he has chosen for his
own inheritance. But see, the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear him, upon
those who hope for his kindness. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and our shield, For in him our hearts
rejoice; in His holy Name, we trust. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
May your kindness, O Lord, be upon us who have put our hope in you. The earth is
full of the goodness of the Lord.
Explanation: God can lead all of us to the best life. Putting our trust and faith to Him can
save all of us. He is truly our guide, help, and shield.
3. New Testament Reading: refer to table of contents “Together for life”. booklet
New Testament Reading
- Romans 15:1b-3a, 5-7, 13
- A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Brothers and sisters: We ought to put
up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves; let each of us please
our neighbor for the good, for building up. For Christ did not please himself. May the
God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one
another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord, you may with one voice
glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, then, as
Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. May the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit. The word of the Lord.
Explanation: This reading explains the peace and harmony in marriage. Welcoming each
other with all the perfections and imperfections in your life.
4. Alleluia Verse and Verse before the Gospel: refer to “Together for life”. booklet.
Type verses.
- 1 John 4: 7b “God is Love. If God loves us, we must also love one another.”
Explanation: The center of marriage is God. As the couple unites because they love
each other they also unite themselves in loving God. God loves us so we must love
our partner too.
- 1 John 3: 12 “If we love one another, God remains in us and his love is brought to
perfection in us.”
Explanation: If we keep true in loving each other especially as a couple, God will
always be there to guide us in our problems and in life. There is no perfect couple
or marriage but with God, we can reach as far.
5. Gospel: refer to “Together for life”. booklet.
- Mark 10: 6-9
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark. “But at the beginning of creation,
God ‘made them male and female. For this reason, a man will leave his father and
mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh. So they are no
longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one
separate.”
Explanation: The meaning of this passage is that man is destined to leave his father
and mother to create a new family. Marriage means that the couple are not united
into one and they shall never separate because God joined them together.
Rite of Marriage:
1. Exchange of Consent or Wedding Vows: refer to “Together for life”. booklet. Include
how you will recite vows and explain why you chose that particular method.
H2 I, N., take you, N., for my lawful wife (husband), to have and to hold, from
this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in
health, until death do us part.
Explanation:
The group chose to memorize the vows to show the full consent to the marriage. In this
way, if one of the parties forget their line, they can improvise and add what they want to
say to their spouse. Moreover, in this way, the couple can also edit their vows and speak
what their heart wants to say.

2. Blessing of the Rings: “Together for life”. booklet. Type out blessing.
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 Lord, bless these rings which we bless + in your name
Grant that those who wear them
may always have a deep faith in each other
May they do your will
and always live together
in peace, goodwill, and love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
All respond: Amen

3. Prayer by the Couple:

Prayer by: John Angeles
Dear Heavenly God, We are here in your presence to give ythanks for this
wonderful day.
We give thanks for giving a person that we can live the rest of our life with.
Always guides us lord as we live our lives together especially in the darkness.
May you bless us with your grace and guide us to your love.
Protect us with your glory o father. AMEN.

Prayer by: Lou Jinelli Bangayan

Heavenly Father, we thank you for giving us this day.
A day where we could unite and finally become one.
As we enter the new chapter of our lives,
May you continue to guide us with your divine grace
And give us the courage to be a good example to You and to our
future family.
Help us to overcome whatever difficulties we may encounter
And bless us to stay united forever. AMEN

Prayer by Marielle Bayangos:

Dear Father in Heaven,
May you continue to give us guidance as we enter this journey of marriage life.
Give us strength and wisdom that we may overcome every challenge that we might face.
Amen.

Prayer by Dave Bornales:

O our Lord and Savior, We Thank you for the blessings you have given us, and making
this day possible
We ask of you for your forgiveness for the sins that we have committed.
May you still be with us until the end, and bestow upon your blessings to the days to come.
Amen

Prayer by: Bianca Bornilla

Our Father in Heaven,
We thank You for giving us this day and the gift of marriage
We thank You for guiding us until we reached today’s event
And we know that this is just the start of a new chapter of our lives,
May we be able to overcome every struggles and hardship
May we always remain faithful despite these
Bless each one of us and every person in this church
We lift up to you our glory and praises, AMEN.
 Prayer by: Bryan Corpuz

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for gathering us this day,

We thank you for bringing us together in this life,
As we now unite ourselves in you loving grace and in your holy presence,
We ask you to guide us throughout our lives,
As we live in harmony as husband and wife,
Grant us your never ending grace,
And grant us wonderful children,
As we may give them our endless love,
As you give us yours,
May you bless this special day and everyday after,
As we spend our lives with one another,
Amen.

Prayer by Kristian Delos Santos

Heaven Father, we are gathered here today to celebrate our love and unity.

Thank you, Lord for the wonderful person that is my partner. She has become my rock at
hard times and I to hers.

We thank you for the opportunity and guiding us to be with one another.

We thank you for all the days that we are together.

Lord, we humbly ask you to continue to bless us as we embark on this lifelong journey of
marriage.

We ask you to be with us as we further grow into a family and guide them as well.

During achievements and good tidings, be with us so we can honor you God.

During struggles and hardships, be with us so we can feel your strength and share it with
one another through love and support.

We are and will be forever grateful for your blessings. Amen

Prayer by: Hannah Therese Eranzo

Heavenly Father, who for us is the source of love,
We thank you for implanting in our hearts the destined love you have written.
We know that this wedding is just the start of our journey together as one,
may we be; faithful amidst all the temptations around us,
understanding amidst all the confusion in our minds
and may we accept all the surprises that are yet to unfold.
Bless each one of us to remain in Your divine love and mercy
as we live together, may it be in joy or sadness but always in fruitful.
Living and choosing all for your greatest glory, AMEN.
 Prayer by: Jorge Fernandez
Dear God, We are here in your presence
to give thanks for this wonderful day and for
giving me the one that will be my partner for life.
guide us to which is best for us for the new life you have given us
as husband and wife and protect us from for temptation of sin,
We pray for you to be the center of our relationship
for you are the reason why we are together and was able to get
married,
We give all thanks and honor to you
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Prayer by: Karina Hosokawa

O, eternal and powerful Father in heaven, thank you for this blessed day as we
unite together not just fiancés anymore but as family.
Husband and wife bound by your everlasting guidance and trust.
Cherishing this moment will not only be a mere memory but it is a reminder
That I will ever be with him at all times. As the saying goes “Till death do us part.”
With this, I say I love you *insert name*, my everloving tandem/pards, and to God
be the Glory.

Grant us also Father that we may further flourish our love as we welcome our
bundle of joy in the future.
Guide us into greater love and sacrifices as we care for each other’s needs,
knowing you will care for us. Bind us together in unity, and use our differences to
strengthen that bond. AMEN.

Prayer by: Gene Roxas

Dear Lord, we thank you for this wonderful day.

Thank you for the love you’ve put in our hearts.

Help us remember to be kind, considerate, and concerned with each other’s necessities.

Guide us and help us to understand and forgive our misunderstandings.

Bless our marriage, O Lord, with peace and happiness, and make our love be successful
and fruitful for the rest of our life. Amen.

4. Prayer of the Faithful: refer to “Together for life”. Booklet. Pick six from the list
attached and type them. Also, you may write some original ones on your own
(additional points) Please indicate how the prayers will be read / sung.
 1. For the Church and its leaders. May our commitment to the Gospel lead us to
deepen our faith and trust in God.
We pray to the Lord

2. For our world and its leaders. May all people be treated with the dignity they
deserve as God’s children
We pray to the Lord

3. For our country and those who defend it. May the Lord give us peace and guide
our president into making wise decisions.
We pray to the Lord

4. For all of our guests gathered here with us today. May they enjoy the warm
company of family and friends and have safe travel on their journey home.
We pray to the Lord

5. For N. and N., May they live long, be a blessing to one another and to others.
May their love continue to deepen as well as their faith, and may they build a family
rooted in faith and unconditional love.
We pray to the Lord

6. For N. and N. (fill in names of your deceased loved ones) and all who have died.
May they find peace and rest in the presence of God.
We pray to the Lord

Explanation:
The prayers of the faithful will be lead by one of the groomsmen, Jorge Fernandez, and
will be sung. The group chose this manner of leading this prayer because when the
intercessions are sung, prayer becomes more solemn and meaningful.

Liturgy of the Eucharist:

1. Title of Offertory song: Power of Your Love
2. Prayer over the Offerings:
K1 Receive, we pray, O Lord,
that offering made on the occasion
of this sealing of the sacred bond of Marriage,
and, just as your goodness is its origin,
may your providence guide its course.
Through Christ our Lord.
3.Preface:
1.3 Matrimony as a Sign of Divine Love
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with your spirit.
 V. Lift up your hearts.
R. We lift them up to the Lord.
V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
R. It is right and just.
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
For you willed that the human race,
created by the gift of your goodness,
should be raised to such high dignity
that in the union of a husband and wife
you might bestow a true image of your love.
For those you created out of charity
you call to the law of charity without ceasing
and grant them a share in your eternal charity.
And so, the Sacrament of holy Matrimony,
as the abiding sign of your own love,
consecrates the love of man and woman,
through Christ our Lord.
Through him, with the Angels and all the Saints,
we sing the hymn of your praise,
as without end we acclaim:
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts...
4. Nuptial Blessing:
M3. Let us humbly invoke by our prayers, dear brothers and sisters,
God’s blessing upon this bride and groom,
that in his kindness he may favor with his help
those on whom he has bestowed the Sacrament of Matrimony.
All pray in silence for a while.
Then the Priest, with hands extended over the bride
and bridegroom, continues:
Holy Father, maker of the whole world,
who created man and woman in your own image
we humbly beseech you for these your servants,
who are joined today in the Sacrament of Matrimony.
May your abundant blessing, Lord,
come down upon this bride, Marielle,
and upon Gene Oliver, her companion for life
and may the power of your Holy Spirit
set their hearts aflame from on high.
so that, living out together the gift of Matrimony,
they may (adorn their family with children and)
enrich the Church
In happiness may they praise you, O Lord,
in sorrow may they seek you out;
may they have the joy of your presence
to assist them in their toil,
and know that you are near
to comfort them in their need;
let them pray to you in the holy assembly
and bear witness to you in the world,
and after a happy old age,
 together with the circle of friends that surrounds them,
may they come to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
5. Title of Communion Song: Iesu, Panis Vitae
6. Prayer after Communion:
N3. Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that the power of the Sacrament we have received
may find growth in these your servants
and that the effects of the sacrifice we have offered
may be felt by us all.
Through Christ our Lord.

Concluding Rite:
1. O1
May God the eternal Father
keep you one heart in love for one another,
that the peace of Christ may dwell in you
and abide always in your home.
R. Amen

May you be blessed in your children,

have solace in your friends
and enjoy true peace with everyone.
R. Amen

May you be witnesses to the world to God’s charity,

so that the afflicted and needy who have known your kindness
may one day receive you thankfully
into the eternal dwelling of God.
R. Amen

And may the almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered here,
the Father, the Son, + and the Holy Spirit.
R. Amen

2. “Everything” by Michael Buble.

GROUP’S FINAL REFLECTION:

Marriage, being the ceremony that binds a couple together both spiritually and
physically, is a very big thing and can be considered as the most important event in a
couple’s life. No day surpasses the day of a couple’s marriage in importance and
relevance and the ceremony of marriage must also be just as great. As a group, we have
experienced just how stressful planning a marriage can be and how hard it is to make a
perfect one. The cost of the ceremony itself is very steep and a couple must steel
themselves and must be sure that it would be worth it. The level of maturity a couple
needs to plan one is something that we are very far from since bearing the responsibility of
setting up the ceremony and its significance throughout the rest of our lives is simply too
much for us right now. We must also be ready to spiritually tie ourselves with another
person for the rest of our lives before committing to planning a marriage and that is
something, we ready ourselves for years to come. After all these hardships and stress, we
also realize why the sacrament of marriage and the ceremony itself is so beautiful. The
fact that we do so much for love is in itself a very beautiful thing. Not only that, we also do
the ceremony in the presence of God and as we make our weddings more grandeur, we
simply present just how much a couple loves each other and how much they want to be
together. The ceremony itself does not need to be extravagant, what matters is the work
put into it as this represents the commitment a couple has to one another. It represents the
spiritual bond that a couple will form, and it shows their willingness to be together forever
with God as their witness and until death do them part.