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Quinceañera

- Youth & Family
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- Alma A. Cruz Gonzales
  
  Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation & Hispanic Ministry
  
  (830) 896-4233 ext.232
  alma.cruzgonzalesnotredamechurch.cc

Quinceñera, meaning "one who is fifteen", is the custom among many Hispanics in the United States and Spanish-speaking countries of celebrating a young girl's pasage from childhood to adolescence. The ritual involves the young girl, her family and friends expressing thanks to God for the gift of life and asking for a blessing for her years ahead. The celebration may take place within Mass or outside of Mass.

For more information on the history of Quinceañera and how it is celebrated please click HERE.

New Policy for the celebration of a Quinceañera
1. Call the Youth & Family Ministry Office 6 months before the desired date and set up an interview with Alma Cruz Gonzales. After the interview you will be able to see Ms. Eva Bill and reserve a date for either a mass or a blessing.
1. Faith formation is an important part of our continued growth, any young lady who wishes to celebrate her “Quince años” must be enrolled in faith formation or a Catholic school, one whole year prior to the desired date. Faith formation should continue after the celebration.
1. The young lady should have the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.
1. The family should be registered and active participants in the liturgical life of the church.
5. A preparation session will be scheduled at the time of the interview. This session will be with Alma Cruz Gonzales.

Requisitos Nuevos para la celebración de Quinceañera
1. Llame a la Oficina de Juventud y Familia de 6 meses antes de la celebración para tener una entrevista con la Sra. Alma Cruz Gonzales. Después de la entrevista podrá ir con la Srta. Eva Bill y fijar la fecha de la Quinceañera.
1. Estar inscrita y asistir regularmente a las clases de Catecismo o asistir a una escuela Católica un año completo antes de de la Quinceañera y seguir asistiendo después de la celebración de quince anos.
1. Debe haber recibido los Sacramentos del Bautismo, Reconciliación y Eucaristía.
1. La familia debe estar registrada y ser participantes activos en la vida litúrgica de la parroquia.
1. Debe asistir a 1 (una) sesión de preparación antes de la celebración de Quinceañera. Esta cita será con Alma y la fecha se pondrá el día de la entrevista.
Para más información, comuníquese con Alma al (830) 896-4233. Ext. 232