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Make Your Own Wedding Story
The Catholic Church believes that when a couple meets, it is God's choice that is superior to human thought.
It is a calling, a blessing, and living in the bond of marriage is a true blessing for human beings.
I believe it is the salvation of the soul.
The Catholic Church, entrusted with the mission of conveying the grace of Christ,
We support your decision to get married in front of God, the giver of life,
Our role is to strengthen them and pray together for blessings.
We at Toshima Church, from the mental and spiritual preparation for your marriage,
We will be with you during the joyous occasion of your wedding, and also throughout your life after marriage.
I will continue to stand by you and pray for God's blessings.
We are looking forward to meeting many people to enjoy and celebrate important beginnings in their lives together.
A Message from the Parish Priest
The Catholic Church believes that the encounter of a married couple is a choice, a calling, and a grace from God that surpasses human understanding, and to live bound by the ties of marriage is a true happiness for humanity.
The Catholic Church, entrusted by Christ with the mission to spread His grace, play the role of supporting and strengthening your decision to marry before God, the Giver of Life and joining you in prayer for His blessing.
Here at Toshima Church, we are delighted to walk with you through your spiritual and emotional preparation for marriage and the joyous occasion of your wedding. We also remain by your side on your life's journey after marriage, continually praying for God's blessings upon you. We warmly welcome the opportunity to celebrate this important milestone in your lives together.
Catholics are required to marry in the church, but non-believers can also apply.
Please contact the priest for details.
*Individual sacrament of Penance, anointing of the sick, Holy Communion at sick bed visits, blessings of houses, cars, animals, etc., memorial masses,
We accept individual farewell ceremonies for pets, so if you are interested, please contact us.
Please contact the church for details as the event may not be held due to circumstances.
1. Please be reminded that a church is a place of prayer. Please contact the parish priest first.
2. Please note that weddings cannot be scheduled on certain days due to the liturgical calendar, church events, or kindergarten activities.
3. Please notify your home parish/church of your application for marriage at least five months prior to your desired wedding date.
4. Those who wish to have their wedding ceremony at a Catholic church even for non-believers are required to take a marriage preparation course to understand the Church's teachings on marriage and obtain permission from the priest. Please consult the parish priest regarding the date and time.
5. Wedding for non-believers can have a wedding ceremony at a Catholic church based on Catholic teachings.
6. Regardless of whether you are a believer or a non-believer, those who have been previously married cannot be accepted for a church wedding ceremony immediately. Please consult the parish priest if you wish to arrange one.
7. If you wish to hold an engagement ceremony, please consult the parish priest individually.
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Preparations for the wedding ceremony's liturgy will be handled primarily by the “Wedding Group.”
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The marriage course consists of four to five sessions, including a rehearsal.
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Please consult us regarding arrangements for floral decorations and an organist.
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Hair and makeup, costumes, rings, and photography are to be arranged independently.
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For further details, please contact the "Wedding Group" under the direction by the parish priest.
Donations to the church.
Priest’s honorarium
Facility usage fee
Decorative flowers
Approximately 150,000 yen, including organ and choir service.
Approximately 50,000 yen; includes a marriage course.
Approximately 3,000 yen, including organ and choir service.
Please consult the Wedding Group regarding the fresh flowers for the aisle.