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Catholic/Jewish Wedding Ceremony The text presented here is a sample of the typical Catholic/Jewish wedding ceremony. Couples have options as to prayers, readings, vows and blessings and inclusion of ceremonies of other traditions. Please consult with your priest or rabbi to further customize the ceremony. GREETING AND PRAYER Ladies and Gentlemen: Please turn off your cell phones. Participants.. This marriage will be solemnized under a chuppah, which, in Jewish belief, symbolizes a new home. Afterward, the couple will perform The Cord of Three Strands, a Catholic unity ceremony that represents two people coming together in a faithful marriage. The priest gives opening remarks.

There are tens of thousands of Jewish-Catholic intermarriages in the United States, and a good number of them involve partners with strong commitments to their separate traditions.. Combining a Catholic and Jewish wedding requires thoughtful planning to honor both traditions while creating a harmonious celebration. The ceremony can blend elements such as the Catholic exchange of vows and the Jewish breaking of the glass, symbolizing unity and fragility. Incorporating readings from both faiths, such as Bible passages and Talmudic teachings, can reflect shared values. Music.