Quinceañera
GUIDELINES

A Quinceañera is NOT a Catholic sacrament; however, it is a significant cultural ritual that solidifies the girl's commitment to her faith as she is presented before God in thanksgiving for her life and faith.

 
Preparation Requirements:

1. The girl should have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist. A copy of the certificates for these Sacraments must be provided. 

*If she has not received these Sacraments, she should enroll in the appropriate faith formation program. In the latter case, the Quinceañera blessing will not be scheduled until after she completes one year of the program.

Celebration:
1. The Quinceañera may be celebrate with an individual Mass.
a. Liturgical norms are to be respected. NO Quinceañeras will be celebrated during Lent or Easter Weekend.
b. Appropriate reverence and modest attire is expected of the Quinceañera, her family and friends. Any clothing that is strapless or revealing must use a shawl throughout Mass.
c. A rehearsal and overview of the Mass will be offered for the youth and their parents.
d. Confession will be required and schedule days before the event.
Note:
1. It is the responsibility of the family to secure a tentative date and time for the church with a $100 non-refundable deposit before making a commitment with the church. The remaining balance of $100 must be paid before the celebration.
2. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church reserves the right to cancel the Quinceañera if the preparation requirements are not met or the balance paid a month before the event. In which case, the family agrees to forfeit the deposit.
For more information and to enroll, please stop by the parish office.