Weddings
Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals
are important life events that are celebrated in the
church.
St
Paul's Lutheran Church, Caboolture are available for weddings during the year.
Enquiries may be made by ringing the pastor or via email.
PREPARE.
PREPARE stands for Premarital Personal
And Relationship Evaluation.
This is a relationship inventory designed to help individuals discover some of
the basic strengths and growth areas in their
relationship. Couples individually respond to statements and complete a
survey sheet. These responses are sent away for analysis and returned
within the fortnight. A feedback session is held with each couple
and the strengths of their relationship is discussed as well as any
areas that may require attention. PREPARE is intended to help
the couple build
on the strengths in their relationship and so be better
prepared for the commitment of marriage.
DOCUMENTS
It is important to note that the following documents need to be
presented to the minister celebrating your marriage. The Notification of Intended Marriage form must be
handed to the celebrant at least one month before the
wedding. Birth Certificates or Passports and Certificates
of death, divorce (Decree Absolute) or Annulment as
applicable will need to be produced by the couple.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you like further information please send an
email
to the pastor or ring 07 5499 1227
more information about these life
events by
sending an email.
Baptism is an act of God's grace. Whether the person is an infant, a teenager or an adult it makes no difference. When a person is baptised God says "This is now my son, my daughter". Baptism brings a person into the family of God's people, the church. It is the first step on a journey which is to continue throughout life. It is the beginning of a wonderful relationship with God.
To support the new baptismal life of children, God calls on parents and godparents to pray for their child and be an example of the Christian life. They will teach their child about God and bring their child to worship. Prior the baptism parents are asked to meet with the pastor to talk about the meaning of baptism and the implications of baptism for the person to be baptised and for the parents.
Baptisms are generally conducted during the regular worship services.
Death
is a time of great pain. Funeral services are very
important for those who have been saddened by the loss of someone close. Amidst the tears and
farewells, a funeral provides an opportunity to be
comforted with the hope of the resurrection to eternal
life, to thank God for what the loved one has meant to them, to entrust
that person to the love of God, and to reflect on our own lives and
the hope that we have for the future.
The pastor can help you structure the service, select verses and hymns, prepare the obituary. When you are planning a funeral with the Funeral Director contact the pastor as soon as possible.
