Quinceaneras

Requirements to celebrate a Quinceañera at St. Mary's Church

The celebration of the Quinceañera is a special time for the girl and her family. Our young ladies are a treasure and should be recognized but above all the celebration of a Quinceañera is an act of thanksgiving and a ceremony commemorating her Baptismal promises.   For the Quineceañera it is an affirmation of her commitment to Christ.  The Quinceañera, though not a sacrament is sacramental and therefore, can be celebrated by a Deacon.

Quninceañera Celebration :

• Quinceañera celebrations will be Saturday afternoons at 1:00pm.
• Please contact Rumalda Rivera at the church office at least 6 months in advance. 830-997-9523

Elements that can be added include the renewal of baptismal promises and the Act of Devotion to Christ and to the Virgin Mary.

Remember: the Act of Thanksgiving and the Blessing given are the key elements in the Quinceañera. The ceremony should be very memorable for those involved, especially the teen, family and close friends. 

A family is considered active in the life of faith of the Church if:

• regular attendance at Mass
• regular attendance of religious education classes.
• family registered in the parish
• the Quinceañera needs to be involved in the youth program

The Quinceañera must have ALL this done and handed in two weeks before the date of the celebration to the Director of Religious Education:

• the Quinceañera will have a signature form for the Deacon or Father to date/sign after attending Mass.
• the Quinceañera must have received the sacrament’s of Baptism and First Communion=submit a copy of certificate if not done at St. Mary's Church.
• the Quinceanera Candidate must complete 25 hours of community service at St. Mary's Church prior to the Quinceañera celebration.
• must receive the Rite of Reconciliation (confession)

If the Quinceañera is lacking in any of these requirements, there will be no celebration.