The quinceañera is not a Sacrament – it is a traditional celebration of life and gratitude to God on the occasion of the fifteenth birthday of a young Hispanic woman. The ritual emphasizes her passage from childhood to adulthood. The family usually requests a Mass or a blessing to be held in the Church. The rite is frequently celebrated in several countries in the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. It is frequently requested by Hispanic Catholics in the dioceses of the United States of America.
Please read the information below regarding quinceañeras and call the parish office in order to register your daughter for her quinceañera at least one year before her fifteenth birthday
We are pleased to be a part of the formation process of your child’s quinceañera preparation. In order for your child to register for the formation process, the following requirements must be met:
- You do not have to be registered at OLA Parish and live within the Parish boundaries. OLA Parishioners do receive a discount on the donation fee noted below.
- Your child must be enrolled in a Confirmation program at their Parish.
- Quinceañera registration must be submitted SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE
- The quinceañera must be baptized and have received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
- The parents, baptismal godparents and quinceañera will be required to attend a Quinceañera Workshop. (Contact Parish Office)
- Quinceañeras are celebrated as a GROUP CELEBRATION.
- Quinceañeras are celebrated as Liturgy of the Word on the third Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
- A donation fee of Non-members $400.00 OLA Members $200.00 is required at the time this registration is submitted.