The Quinceañera is the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday, marking her passage from childhood to womanhood. Many Catholic families request a Mass and a blessing for their daughter.

Today, a quinceañera is a celebration of thanksgiving for a young girl's life and her passage into womanhood. Her parents, relatives, and friends ask God to pour his blessings and protection upon here as she matures into a young woman.

The celebration is not a sacrament. The Quinceañera mass is an act of thanksgiving for Life and Faith, crowned by God's blessing. It is an opportunity for the young girl to consolidate her commitment to her faith.

Requirements to Celebrate a Quinceañera

1. The Quinceañera must have received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.

• If the Quinceañera is currently in catechism, the Director of Religous Education (DRE) must sign the quinceañera form stating that she has verified the quinceañeras participation in catechism classes.

2. The Quinceañera must be enrolled in Faith Formation & be involved in Youth Group.
3. The parents of the Quinceañera must be active and contributing members of St. Henry.
4. The Quinceañera and her parents must attend classes.

• Must be scheduled at least 6 months out.