Pre-Cana Is More Than Just A Marriage Requirement

As per Wikipedia, Pre-Cana is a marriage preparation course, workshop, or consultation for couples planning to marry in a Catholic church.

"A wedding is a day. A marriage is a lifetime."
Catholic Engaged Encounter Philippines

Lots of people may think that it's just one of the requirements when you get married in a church with your future spouse (guilty of this hehe yes, because that was what I thought before too).

However, let me emphasize that it's more than just a marriage requirement from the church.. After attending the two-day seminar, at The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. I realized many things:

1. It is an assessment of the connection between the two of you as partners.

Engaged couples may say, we've been together for too long and we know each other already. Hmm, let me tell you this, there are still things that you need to talk about and assess in your relationship be it spiritual aspect, emotional, etc.

2. It is the celebration of your togetherness as a couple.

It is written in the Bible, in John 2:1–12, that Jesus performed the miracle of changing water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana, Galilee.

It is the first miracle that Jesus shows. With this, it simply implies that marriage is sacred and a gift to be cherished.

3. It is a way of inviting God to guide your marriage.

No relationship is perfect, but I believe with God as the center of it, it will work accordingly in his ways.

4. It is an exposure for couples, as a preparation for married life.

When I say married life, what I mean is a happy married life and a God-centered future family.

I still have a lot of things to say, but I guess it's good if you experience it firsthand. So, I'm using my platform to encourage all the engaged couples there to have their Pre-Cana at The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Trivia: Did you know that Kryz Uy and Slater Young's
church wedding was held here as well? Absolutely, you read that right!

Why at Sacred The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus?

• It’s well organized and fun, and at the same time, engaged couples can learn a lot. I guess it’s almost the same as others, yet it feels different in some ways, according to my married friends.

• It's a two-day seminar. Probably you might wonder why, actually it's not enough for all the activities, sharing, and lessons that you will both learn that would enhance your relationship more.

• On the second day of the pre-Cana seminar, there will be a special Mass for the engaged couples, which is the most unique aspect I haven’t encountered elsewhere.

• For the inclusion of your payment: (each couple will have ) Snacks (morning & afternoon), Lunch, Water and Unlimited Coffee (amazing isn't it?)

Are couples who will not be wed at The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus welcome?

• Yes, everyone is welcome.

• Based on our experience, in our group, there are couples who came from outside Cebu, as well as couples who will be wed in other churches in Cebu.

Special thanks to Tita Vilma & Tito Beni ♥

Note: Just a quick fact, Tita Vilma and Tito Beni are the power couple who facilitates the pre-cana seminar in The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, also they are the lovely parents of Marco Alcaraz and the parents-in-law of Precious Lara Quigaman.

Thank you so much to the whole team. ♥

(From left to right) It's Tito Dhackie & Tita Maagne,
Tito Tim & Tita Susan (who came from Manila and traveled
to Cebu to attend April 2024 CEE SHP Cebu),
Tito Beni & Tita Vilma and Fr. Cesar..