WEDDING PARA-LITURGY

I. INTRODUCTION
II. OPENING PRAYER

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this beautiful day and gathering all of us here together to discuss about the sacrament of
marriage. We ask You to help each one of us to understand what the true meaning of the sacrament of
marriage is all about. Love is truly amazing, and may You show us how to love one another so that we
can be prepared for marriage.In Jesus’ name, Amen.

III. OPENING SONG

Ikaw At Ako
Moira Dela Torre, Jason Marvin
Sabi nila, balang araw, darating
Ang iyong tanging hinihiling
At noong dumating ang aking panalangin
Ay hindi na maikubli
Ang pag-asang nahanap ko sa 'yong mga mata
At ang takot kong sakali mang ika'y mawawala
At ngayon, nandiyan ka na
'Di mapaliwanag ang nadarama
Handa ako sa walang hanggan
'Di paaasahin, 'di ka sasaktan
Mula noon hanggang ngayon
Ikaw at ako
At sa wakas ay nahanap ko na rin
Ang aking tanging hinihiling
Pangako sa 'yo na ika'y uunahin
At hindi naitatanggi
Ang tadhanang nahanap ko sa 'yong pagmamahal
Ang dudulot sa pag-ibig natin na magtatagal
At ngayon, nandiyan ka na
'Di mapaliwanag ang nadarama…

IV. GOSPEL READING

Ephesians 5: 1-7
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved
us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed,
because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse
joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any
inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because
of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.
1 Corinthians: 4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

V. REFLECTION
Please answer these questions on the heart-shaped paper that we will pass out.

1. What does love truly mean?

2. When will you know when you truly love someone?
3. How do you make love lasting?
4. How do you know when you are ready for marriage?

VI. SHARING OF EXPERIENCES

VII. ACTIVITY

We will be creating rings from already shaped rings, but we will also be adding a beautiful jewel to it.
What do you think the
rings represent?
Please discuss it with your partner.

VIII. PETITIONS
IX. CLOSING PRAYER
Our Heavenly Father,

We thank you for today, as we discussed the sacrament of marriage. O Lord, we ask you to continue to
bless and teach us to understand the true meaning of marriage we pray that you will bless us in our
relationship and make our love strong, happy, patient, kind, and long-lasting. Help us to prepare for the
marriage when we promise to love one another forever.
In Jesus’ name, Amen

X. CLOSING SONG
"Tagpuan"

Di, di ko inakalang
Darating din sa akin
Nung ako'y nanalangin kay Bathala
Naubusan ng bakit

Bakit umalis nang walang sabi?

Bakit 'di siya lumaban kahit konti?
Bakit 'di maitama ang tadhana?

At nakita kita sa tagpuan ni Bathala

May kinang sa mata na di maintindihan
Tumingin kung saan sinubukan kong lumisan
At tumigil ang mundo
Nung ako'y ituro mo
Siya ang panalangin ko

At hindi di mapaliwanag
Ang nangyari sa akin
Saksi ang lahat ng tala
Sa iyong panalangin

Pano nasagot lahat ng bakit?

Di makapaniwala sa nangyari
Pano mo naitama ang tadhana?

Nung nakita kita sa tagpuan ni Bathala

May kinang sa mata na di maintindihan
Tumingin kung saan sinubukan kong lumisan
At tumigil ang mundo
Nung ako'y ituro mo
At hindi ka lumayo
Nung ako yung sumusuko
At nagbago ang mundo
Nung ako'y pinaglaban mo
At tumigil ang mundo
Nung ako'y pinili mo
Siya ang panalangin ko