Psalm 23:1-3
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”
At Sto. Niño de Taguig Parish Church, we are deeply committed to serving our community and upholding the sanctity of our faith. As part of this mission, we are pleased to introduce our latest initiative:
Eternal Rest: Building Our New Ossuary
As part of our commitment to providing a sacred and serene resting place for our departed loved ones, we are excited to announce the "Eternal Rest: Building Our New Ossuary" project. This initiative aims to construct a new ossuary for the Sto. Niño de Taguig Parish Church, ensuring a dignified and respectful space for the remains of our parishioners.
Objectives of the Project
- Fundraising for the New Parish Church: To raise substantial funds for building the new Sto. Niño de Taguig Parish Church through the construction of this ossuary.
- Providing a Sacred Resting Place: To address the requests of many Catholic parishioners and non-parishioners who seek a decent, sacred, and nearby place for the remains of their departed loved ones.
- Supporting Diocesan Programs: To help the Roman Catholic Bishop of Pasig, Inc. (Diocese of Pasig) in implementing various programs of the diocese.
Through this project, we seek to honor the memories of those who have passed on and offer a tranquil sanctuary for prayer and reflection. Our vision is to create a beautiful and enduring tribute that reflects our faith and devotion.
Watch the video to learn more about our "Eternal Rest: Building Our New Ossuary" project.
We invite our community to support this endeavor and join us in building a lasting legacy for future generations. Together, we can create a place of peace and reverence that upholds the sanctity of eternal rest.
Reservation
Step 1: Go to the Offering Booth to get a Reservation Slip (RS) and select a Vault level.
Step 2: Go to the Floor Maps and select a vault section and column number.
Step 3: Accomplish the RS in 2 copies and indicate the Vault Address [2F-Section - (column)_(level)].
Step 4: Go to the Cashier to submit the accomplished RS and a Reservation Fee of at least P5,000.
Step 5: Get your Acknowledgement Receipt and check the Vault Address.
Pledge of Donation
Step 1: Go to the Offering Booth to get a Pledge of Donation (PD) form and select an Offering Scheme.
Step 2: Accomplish the PD and indicate the Offering Scheme.
Step 3: Go to the Cashier to submit the accomplished PD, and full donation or Initial Offering less the Reservation Fee.
Step 4: Get your Acknowledgement Receipt, Offering Schedule, and Usufruct Agreement.
Step 5: Sign the Usufruct Agreement and wait for the schedule of its release after the acknowledgment of the Memorial Department Director of The Roman Catholic Bishop of Pasig, Inc.
Operating Guidelines & Procedures
The Church Ossuary is located within the premises of the Sto. Niño de Taguig Parish, Signal Village, Taguig City. It is owned by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Pasig, Inc. and managed by the Memorial Department of the diocese.
This Ossuary offers a Usufruct Right that is renewable, transferable, and assignable. It is open to all Roman Catholics who wish to have a sacred place for the remains of their loved ones where they can honor and memorialize the dead.
- Sto. Niño de Taguig Ossuary: A combination of an ossuarium and columbarium that houses a total of 4,644 vaults.
- Vault for an Ossuary: An enclosed chamber designed to hold an ossuary, where the bones or ashes of deceased individuals are stored after the bodies have decomposed.
- Usufruct: A legal concept that grants a person, called the "usufructuary," the right to use and enjoy the benefits or fruits of someone else's property without owning it.
- Donor: The "usufructuary" who opted to offer a donation to use the vault of the ossuary.
- Donation: The offering, not a payment, by the Donor to usufruct a vault.
Policies
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The Usufruct Rights to a vault of ossuaries are for perpetual use.
a. The coverage of the Usufruct is for a period of thirty (30) years.
b. A Maintenance Care Fund is intended for the maintenance and other operating expenses of Sto. Niño de Taguig Ossuary, including the depreciation of the building. It is 25% of the vault's full donation.
c. The Usufruct Rights is renewable after thirty years with a donation depending on the future value of the building. - It is transferable and assignable.
- Each vault can hold the following combination:
a. 4 urns of cremated human remains
b. 1 skeletal human remains and 2 urns of cremated human remains - The Donor has the prerogative to choose his/her preferred vault from among the available slots in the following level and full donation:
5. There is no limit to the number of vaults that a donor can select provided that names of the intended beneficiaries are specified on the Pledge of Donation.
6. The selection of a preferred vault is on a First Come, First Served basis, and confirmation shall be determined by the Ossuary Management Information System.
7. An offering of a reservation fee of at least P5,000 and submission of corresponding Reservation Slip entitles the Donor/Reservee to hold his/her preferred vault for two (2) weeks. After which, the said vault will be considered OPEN to be offered to another interested Donor/Reservee. The Reservation Fee is non-refundable but can be applied to another vault for another two (2) weeks, otherwise, the said fee shall be considered as donation to the Church.
8. A vault will be officially assigned to a donor upon submission of pledge of donation and:
- In case of cash scheme, tendering of full donation.
- In case of installment scheme, tendering of initial offering.
9. The Donor has the option to choose his/her offering scheme:
10. On the third year, the value of the Full Donation will be increased by 20% and succeeding valuation shall be done periodically to consider the cost of money and inflation rate.
11. The mode of offering can either be cash or post-dated check.
12. An Agreement to Usufruct Rights shall be signed by Donor and the Director of the Memorial Department. A copy of this agreement together with the Offering of Schedule shall be provided to the Donor.
13. A flat rate of Php 3,000.00 as one-time appreciation shall be accorded per family of a parish servant who has served the parish for at least one year and taken a Pledge of Commitment. For cash donation, the one-time appreciation shall be deducted from the full donation but for installment offering, the 50% or P1,500 will be given upon the signing of the Agreement and Initial Offering, while the remaining 50% is to be awarded upon completion of the full offering. The processing and release of the appreciation shall be made only after due validation.
Support Parish Programs
Your donations enable us to sustain and expand our parish programs, including catechism classes, youth ministry, and community outreach initiatives.
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7