Quinceañeras
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Please Note: we are no longer scheduling for 2025. Booking for 2026 will begin in the fall.
- What is a Quinceañera?
- Quinceañeras at IHM
- Booking Requirements & Fees
- Quinceañera Preparation
- 2026 Dates
- How to Schedule
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What is a Quinceañera?
A quinceañera is a traditional celebration of a girl's fifteenth year and marks her transition from childhood to adulthood.
The roots of the tradition go back to both Indigenous American and Spanish cultural traditions and, over time, gained a religious aspect as parents brought their daughters to church to give thanks for her.
The tradition gained popularity in the United States through the 20th century, and, in 2004, the USCCB approved a liturgy for blessing quinceañeras during a Mass of Thanksgiving.
It is important to note that quinceañeras are not sacraments, and do not take the place of sacraments, but are an opportunity for young women to renew and strengthen her relationship with God and her commitment to the sacraments.
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Quinceañeras at IHM
Immaculate Heart of Mary offers monthly group quinceañera masses or blessings for our parishioners to celebrate young women turning 15.
Upon completion of the preparation course, families can sign up for one of our monthly quinceañera masses. These masses will be shared with any other girls who sign up for the date.
Due to volume, we no longer offer private quinceañera masses.
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Booking Requirements and Fees
Booking Requirements:
- Quinceañera must have received the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and first communion (documentation required)
- Quinceañera must complete the quinceañera preparation course prior to booking
Fees:
- $350 church fee
- $100 celebrant stipend
- $50 preparation course fee
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Quinceañera Preparation
Prior to signing up for a Quinceañera Mass, girls and mothers must complete our preparation program. This will be an 8-10 week program using the Created for God/Creada Para Dios curriculum. Classes will be mostly in English, with bilingual leaders.
This class will be offered in the fall, dates TBD. Check back late summer/early fall to register.
Registration Closed
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Quinceañera Mass DatesQuinceañera Masses will be at 11:00am on the second Saturday of each month. The Masses are bilingual. We provide musicians.
Dates for 2026:- January 10
- February 14
- March 14
- April 11
- May 9
- June 13
- July 11
- August 8
- September 12
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
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How to Schedule
Once you have completed the preparation course, contact us at [email protected] to sign up for a mass.
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Contact Us
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Cecilia Hem Leequincesihmco.orgQuinceañera Coordinator
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