Quinceañera Requirements & Preparation

Requirements for the Young Person:

• Baptized and have received First Holy Communion

• Provide copies of Baptismal and First Communion certificates

• A practicing Catholic who attends Mass on Sundays and Holy Days

Inviting Family & Friends:
A Quinceañera Mass is a celebration of faith and thanksgiving. A full assembly is a beautiful sign of the young person’s faith and the family’s witness. Please begin inviting family, relatives, and friends early so many may gather to give thanks and offer prayers.

Preparation:
The preparation includes:

• Two (2) formation sessions

• A retreat

• Formation details will be discussed by Ms. Denise Rios.

Quinceañera Fee: $1,500

Breakdown:

• $250 – Quinceañera Liturgy Coordinator: Meets with the candidate and family, explains the tradition, schedules the date on the parish calendar, coordinates all details for the Mass, and helps ensure the Church is ready for the next celebration.

• $150 – Acolyte & Liturgy Coordinator Assistant: Supports the coordinator and priest during rehearsal and the celebration.

• $100 – Formation: Covers books, class materials, retreat, and other formation program expenses.

• $1,000 – Church Use: Contributes directly to the parish capital campaign.

Please Note:

• This fee does not include music, flowers, or a stipend/donation for the celebrant.

• A deposit of $500 is required to hold your date. This will apply toward the total fee. $250 of the deposit is non-refundable.

Scheduling a Quinceañera

• Contact the parish office at least six (6) months before your preferred date.

• Quinceañera Masses are normally Saturdays at 11:00 AM (2:00 PM may be available depending on church availability).

• A rehearsal will take place the week before the celebration or at a time arranged with the Mass coordinator and family.

• After reviewing all requirements and fees, complete the interest form to provide basic information 

• After Filling out the Interest Form, you will receive the link to make the first deposit ($500) or full payment of ($1000). 

  Fill Out the Interest Form

• Visiting clergy are welcome.

• If inviting a priest or deacon from another parish or diocese, approval must be obtained from:

  • The Pastor, and

  • The Archdiocesan Chancellor https://archgh.org/chancellor 

• This must be communicated early in the scheduling process, as obtaining permissions can take time.

Music

• A list of approved cantors and instrumentalists will be provided.

• Musicians from outside the parish must be approved by the Quinceañera Liturgy Coordinator.

• The Quinceañera fee does not include music; families are responsible for arranging and paying musicians directly.

Flowers

• Flower arrangements are optional but permitted.

• Floral details should be coordinated with the Quinceañera Coordinator.

Marian Offering

• During Mass, the quinceañera presents a bouquet to Mary and offers a prayer of consecration.

• A bouquet of flowers or roses is required for the offering.

• It is recommended to bring the bouquet at the rehearsal to avoid forgetting it on the day of the celebration.

After reviewing all requirements and fees, if you wish to move forward, please complete the interest form to provide basic information and submit the first deposit.

Fill Out the Interest Form