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.