What is the Quince Año Celebration?

The Quince Año celebration is not a sacrament, but a sacramental  Sacramentals are  "sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments.  They signify effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the intercession of the Church."  The Quince Años celebration is a blessing.   "Among sacramentals blessing come first.  Every blessing praises God and prays for his gifts."

In particular, the Quince Años celebration is a renewal of the baptismal promises, typically made on the behalf of the candidate during their infancy.  Because the celebration is a renewal of the baptismal promises, the celbration as a sacramental bears a resemblance to baptism.  The Quince Años celebration invokes a knowledge and acceptance of God, the Trinity, Jesus Christ, Baptism and the Eucharist.

In Seeking the Quince Años blessing, the Quinceañera is making a conscious and active choice to make the faith their own, take personal responsibility for their own faith formation, and commit to living a life in the image of Christ.

At the end of the quinceañera preparation process you will receive a completed Quinceañera Approval Form.  You must have this form in order for your quinceañera to be celebrated at Saint Ann Catholic Church.