The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Pedro — San Pedro St., Davao City

Parish Life

Sacraments

Schedules and requirements for receiving the sacraments at San Pedro Cathedral.

Baptism

The first sacrament of Christian initiation, by which we are freed from sin, reborn as children of God, and welcomed into the Church.

Requirements

For infants (11 years old and below)

  • PSA birth certificate of the child – 1 photocopy
  • Marriage certificate of the parents, if married – 1 photocopy
  • GKK Information Data Sheet (GIDS) – 1 copy

For adults (12 years old and above)

  • PSA birth certificate – 1 photocopy
  • Certificate of Dedication or Baptism from the denomination or sect the person formerly belonged to – 1 photocopy
  • Certificate of No Baptism from the parish where the person and his or her family resided at the time of birth – 1 original copy

Good to know

A priest interview is required before the baptism. It is held every Wednesday, 9:00 – 10:30 AM only. Please bring the requirements listed above.

Reconciliation (Confession)

Through the ministry of the priest, God forgives the sins we confess with a contrite heart and restores us to His grace.

Matrimony

A lifelong covenant in which a man and a woman, united in Christ, give themselves to each other and to the family God entrusts to them.

Requirements

For a church wedding (Individual or Community)

  • Baptismal Certificate, newly issued, with the annotation “For Marriage Purpose & Free to Marry”
  • Confirmation Certificate, newly issued, with the annotation “For Marriage Purpose”
  • Marriage License from the Local Civil Registrar
  • Marriage Banns and Parish Permit, given by the Marriage Section in-charge
  • Pre-Cana Seminar, every 2nd Saturday and Sunday of the month (registration fee ₱500 per couple)

For Convalidation (couples already married civilly)

  • Baptismal Certificate, newly issued, with the annotation “For Marriage Purpose & Free to Marry”
  • Confirmation Certificate, newly issued, with the annotation “For Marriage Purpose”
  • New PSA copy of the Marriage Certificate
  • Marriage Banns and Parish Permit, given by the Marriage Section in-charge
  • Pre-Cana Seminar, every 2nd Saturday and Sunday of the month (registration fee ₱500 per couple)

For Amansibado (couples who have lived together as husband and wife for at least 5 years)

  • Baptismal Certificate, newly issued, with the annotation “For Marriage Purpose & Free to Marry”
  • Confirmation Certificate, newly issued, with the annotation “For Marriage Purpose”
  • Affidavit of Cohabitation – 2 copies
  • CENOMAR
  • PSA Birth Certificate – 1 photocopy
  • GKK Information Data Sheet (GIDS)
  • Amansibado Seminar
  • Marriage Banns

Good to know

Wedding packages

  • Individual Wedding – ₱8,500: one pair of sponsors, simple white flower decoration, red carpet, two big candles, and organist
  • Community Wedding – ₱1,500: one pair of sponsors, organist, and candle
  • Convalidation – ₱8,500 (special) or ₱1,500 (non-special): one pair of sponsors, organist, and candle
  • Amansibado – follows the Individual Wedding package
  • Additional sponsors – ₱50 per head

Reminders

  • The couple must first have the priest interview before a wedding date can be scheduled.
  • Bring to the interview: the Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates and the Marriage License (for Convalidation, the Marriage Certificate; for Amansibado, the CENOMAR, Affidavit of Cohabitation, and Birth Certificate).
  • Submit the remaining requirements at least 3 weeks before the wedding date.
Parish OfficeMonday to Sunday, 8:30 – 11:30 AM · 1:30 – 4:30 PM(082) 221-9836 · sanpedrocathedraldavao@gmail.com · sanpedrocathedraldavao@yahoo.com