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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
1. The family must be registered in the parish. The family should be attending Mass weekly and tithing.
2. The honoree should register for her/his Quince Años ceremony on or before her/his 13^th birthday but no later than her/his14^th birthday (one year before her/his 15^th birthday). This will allow sufficient time for preparation classes before celebrating her/his Quince Años ceremony after her/his 15^th birthday.

3. The honoree must have been baptized in the Roman Catholic Church and must have received First Eucharist prior to the time of the ceremony. If the honoree has not received the Sacrament of Communion, she/he should be enrolled to prepare to receive the sacrament before the Quince Años ceremony. (Certificates must be provided.)

4. The honoree should be registered and attending 2 years of religious education classes prior to the Quince Años celebration. The young person should also be actively involved in the parish’s youth ministry program.

5. The honoree must attend and complete five (5) preparation sessions accompanied by her/his parents. The honoree must also attend a retreat. If circumstances prevent the young person from attending one of the sessions, she/he must attend the session(s) missed with the next group. The honoree must also attend a spiritual retreat.

6. As Christians we are called to serve others, the honoree is encouraged to participate in at least three service projects organized by the youth ministry program between the beginning of her/his preparation and the Quince Años ceremony.

The preparation sessions will consist of:

a. Session I                  Traditions of the Quinceañera Ceremony
                                    Review of the Guidelines
b. Session II               Personal Identity and Independence
c. Session III              Sacraments and Catholic Identity
d. Session IV            Women’s Roles In Our Society
e. Session V               Adolescence and Christian Values
f. Retreat                    For young person preparing for her 15er

Besides Quinceanera preparatory lessons, the focus of the program is to strengthen family relationships. During the sessions, parents will learn parenting skills and  candidates  will learn skills to be successful as a teenager too. The program fee is $575.