The quinceañera is a traditional celebration of life and gratitude to God on the occasion of the fifteenth birthday of a young Hispanic woman. The ritual emphasizes her passage from childhood to adulthood. The family usually requests a Mass or a blessing to be held in the Church. The rite is frequently celebrated in several countries in the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. It is frequently requested by Hispanic Catholics in the dioceses of the United States of America.

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• Parents/ Family must be registered members of Our Lady of Grace for at least two years prior to a request for a quinceañera.
• Prior to scheduling the date, the quinceañera must have been attending religious education classes for at least two years.
• The quinceañera must have the sacraments of baptism, communion and confirmation, or be in the process of preparing for confirmation. 

Guidelines for celebrating a Quinceañera, including fees, information on dress codes, decorations, etc., may be picked up in the office.  A contract for the celebration will be signed and a deposit for the celebration will be due before the event is booked on the calendar.  A fee of $400 is charged for quinceanera's.