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A Church of the Nativity wedding photographed in Rancho Santa Fe by San Diego Photographer Robert Marcos
Beautiful wedding photos from the Chruch of the Nativity in Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, California. Wedding ceremony performed by Father Joe Carroll. Photography by Robert Marcos of Del Mar. Church of the Nativity, 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. The Catholic Church provides three different forms of celebrating the Rite of Marriage. When two Catholics are marrying, the celebration will normally take place within a Mass. The second form, which does not include a Mass, is used when a Catholic marries another baptized Christian. There is a third form, which also does not include a Mass, for a Catholic marrying someone who is a non-Christian. You should choose one of these forms in conversation with the priest or deacon who will witness your marriage vows.Within each of the three forms of the Rite there are additional choices. For example, you can select biblical readings, blessings, and prayers from the approved texts. You can also choose friends or family members for different roles in the ceremony, such as readers and those who assist with the Eucharistic gifts and the distribution of Holy Communion. Making these choices with your future spouse and with the priest or deacon can help you to learn more about the Catholic understanding of marriage and to become more deeply involved in your celebration of it.