Heritage Series: Our Visit to Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine in Kamuning, Quezon City

There’s a good reason why the Sacred Heart Parish-Shrine (also known as the Kamuning Church) in Kamuning, Quezon City is one of the most popular churches for weddings and baptisms in Metro Manila. That’s because, aside from its quaint beauty, the Sacred Heart Parish-Shrine’s location is ideal for solemn ceremonies. It’s surrounded by trees, and it’s not on a busy street, which is ideal for you if you don’t like noise and distractions when your rites are ongoing.

The facade of the Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine or Kamuning Church
The facade of the Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine or Kamuning Church

My experience in visiting the Sacred Heart Parish Church


The only time when Khris and I have been to the Sacred Heart Parish Church was when we were looking for churches in 2013 for our wedding the following year. It was just a random visit since our plans were not yet ironed out; we only searched for a list of churches in Quezon City.

Stained-glass window of the Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine
A stained-glass window of the Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine

However, we fell in love with Sacred Heart Parish Church that we strongly considered for our wedding. It was in a quiet neighborhood, there were trees surrounding it, and the front yard was spacious.

The Sacred Heart Parish Church wasn’t even a Spanish-era building; it was completed only in 1941, but it was still attractive, nonetheless.

The interiors of the Baroque Sacred Heart Parish Church looked cavernous and grand; it had all that it takes to make one’s dream fairytale wedding come true. What’s also good about this church is that the stained-glass windows are big, almost floor-to-ceiling, so the interiors are bathed in natural light on a sunny day.

The altar, meanwhile, features intricate details that are similar to what we see in other Spanish-era churches.

Sacred Heart Parish Church Mass Schedule


If you would like to hear Mass at Sacred Heart Parish Church, here is the schedule of Masses and other sacraments during the General Community Quarantine:

Sunday


  • 6:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM (Regular Mass)
  • 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM (live-streamed Mass)

Confessions: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Baptism: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM

Weekdays


  • 6:00 AM (Regular Mass)
  • 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM (live-streamed Mass)

Confession, Baptism, Wedding, and Funeral are strictly by appointment

The interiors of the Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine
The interiors of the Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine

Before the pandemic, the Sacred Heart Parish Church followed the following mass schedule:

Sunday


  • 05:30 AM - 06:30 AM (Tagalog)
  • 06:30 AM - 07:30 AM (English)
  • 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM (English)
  • 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM (Tagalog)
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (English)
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (English)
  • 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Tagalog)
  • 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM (English)
  • 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM (English)
  • 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM (Tagalog)

Monday


  • 05:15 AM - 06:00 AM
  • 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Tuesday


  • 05:15 AM - 06:00 AM
  • 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Wednesday


  • 05:15 AM - 06:00 AM
  • 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Thursday


  • 05:15 AM - 06:00 AM
  • 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Friday


  • 05:15 AM - 06:00 AM
  • 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
  • 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
  • 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Saturday


  • 05:15 AM - 06:00 AM
  • 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Wedding requirements


For weddings, you just need to submit the following requirements:

  • Filled-out application forms
  • Canonical interview
  • Permission to wed outside your parish
  • Wedding reservation card
  • Protocols to be observed in the Diocese of Cubao
  • Pre-CANA or marriage orientation course
  • Certificate of confirmation

If you have not yet been confirmed, you may apply to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation by submitting the following documents:

  • NSO copy of your birth certificate
  • A baptismal certificate with annotation of “for confirmation purposes” 
  • Certificates of “no record of confirmation” on three parishes where they lived 
  • Catechetical instruction

When attending any ceremony at Sacred Heart Parish Church, be sure to keep in mind all health and safety protocols.

Epilogue


The Sacred Heart Parish Church in Kamuning, Quezon City is a modern church, but that doesn’t make it any less grand when compared to Spanish-era churches. It’s just as beautiful; in fact, the Sacred Heart Parish Church is one of the most popular wedding churches in Metro Manila.

The Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine is located at 28 Scout Ybardolaza St,, Quezon City, Metro Manila. For inquiries, you may call the telephone number (02) 3415 4353.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. Where is the Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine located?


The Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine, also known as Kamuning Church, is located at 28 Scout Ybardolaza Street, Kamuning, Quezon City, Metro Manila. It is situated in a peaceful neighborhood, making it a popular venue for weddings, baptisms, and regular Masses.

2. Why is Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine popular for weddings?


Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine is known for its elegant Baroque-inspired interiors, spacious church grounds, large stained-glass windows that allow natural light inside, and its quiet location away from busy roads. These features make it one of Metro Manila's most sought-after wedding churches.

3. When was the Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine built?


Although it is not a Spanish-era church, Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine was completed in 1941. Despite its relatively modern construction, it features timeless architectural details that resemble those of historic Philippine churches.

4. What are the wedding requirements at Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine?


Couples are generally required to submit completed application forms, attend a canonical interview and Pre-CANA seminar, provide a wedding reservation card, secure permission to marry outside their parish if applicable, submit a confirmation certificate, and comply with the Diocese of Cubao's current wedding guidelines. Requirements may change, so it's best to contact the parish directly.

5. What should visitors know before going to Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine?


Visitors should verify the latest Mass schedules and sacrament appointments directly with the parish, as schedules may change. Modest attire is encouraged, and guests should observe the church's current guidelines during worship services and special ceremonies.

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Sacred Heart Parish Church in Kamuning, Quezon City


Ivan On The Move

Hi, I'm Daddy Ivan, aka Ivan On The Move / Dad On The Move, a blogger since 2006. I'm a family travel and dad blogger in the Philippines. I write about traveling with kids, kid-friendly restaurants, the joys of fatherhood, the ups and downs of modern parenting, and autism awareness and acceptance. In my blog, you will find tips for traveling families in the Philippines, as well as stories about special needs parenting. I'm also an author, having written and published a travel book called "Select Travel Stories from the Different Regions of the Philippines." I was also part of an international book project called "100 Men On Becoming A Dad" where I shared my very own fatherhood story. As one of the dad influencers in the Philippines, I like to share photo updates & stories on social media.

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