Diocesan Retreat for the Preparation of Quinceañeras

(Bilingual)

For us as Christians the Quinceañera Celebration is not only a social party; that is why we ask the Parish for a religious celebration so that we may prepare ourselves spiritually.  Some of the subject matter that will be discussed will be very important for youth and adults. Parents must attend the retreat with the young ladies.

Objective: To reflect on the religious traditions, the virtues of family, and the social responsibility that today’s quinceañera celebration embraces. To reflect on the Christian responsibility as a youth.

Three Diocesan quinceañera retreats are held per year for the young ladies and parents. This retreat does not replace the formation that is provided at the parish. The retreats are held at different locations.
 

Si desean una celebración de Quinceañera/For a Quinceañera celebration
 
Pasos a seguir / Steps to follow:

• Reunirse con el sacerdote o con la persona encargada de su parroquia por lo menos 6 o 5 meses antes para planear fecha y ver si cumple los requisitos / Meet with the priest or person in charge of the formation program for quinceañeras at least 6 or 5 months in advance to establish a date and to see if the requirements are met.
• Haber hecho la Primera Comunión / Have done First Communion. 
• Haberse confirmado o estar inscrita en el programa de Confirmación de su parroquia / Have been Confirmed or be enroll in the Confirmation Program of your parish.
• Participar en la preparación parroquial y en un (1) retiro Diocesano para Quinceañeras / Participate in the parish preparation and in one (1) of the  Diocesan retreat for Quinceañeras.

Para la Misa / For the Mass:

• En la procesión de entrada estarán la quinceañera y sus papás / In the entrance procession, there will be  the  quinceañera and her parents.
• El vestido de la quinceañera para la misa debe ser lo más sencillo posible, no tener escotes / The dress of the quinceañera for the Mass must be as simple as possible, it must not show cleavage.
• No llevar limosinas a la Iglesia / Do not take limousines to Church.
• Haber recibido el Sacramento de la Confesión para poder comulgar / Have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation to be able to receive Holy Communion.