Quinceañeras

The Quinceañera is a religious and cultural celebration in which a young lady following a course of preparation celebrates her 15th birthday with a Mass of thanksgiving. The purpose of the program is to educate the young lady so that she may take an active part in her parish.

The parents, in coming to the parish Church seeking the blessing, acknowledge that their daughter has reached the age where she is capable of handling additional responsibility. They see the quince años Mass as a way to thank God for the blessing of their daughter’s life and to seek God’s blessing and guidance as she enters adulthood. The extended family, (grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles and cousins) is usually present, to celebrate with the quinceañera. Esponsores, other couples acting as sponsors, may bring forward the blessed religious articles which are presented to the quinceañera.

At St. Joan of Arc, our Quince Masses are celebrated only on Saturdays at 10am. Please contact the parish office for more information.