Quinceaneras

Our Catholic Church strives to celebrate  our youth and thank God for the life  that only comes from God. For this reason, St. Bartholomew Parish  acknowledges these young girls who  come to the altar to worship God and  honor the Virgin by whom we have  received the author of life, Jesus Christ  our Lord.  

Requirements

In order for the girl to celebrate her  Quinceañera with a Mass in church,  she must comply with the following requirements: 

1. The family of the Quinceañera must  be a registered, contributing, and active  parishioner, or have permission and a  signed and sealed letter from the parish  to which they belong, contribute and  support. 

2. The Quinceañera must have already  celebrated her Sacraments of Initiation:  Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and practice  reconciliation on a regular basis and  submit a copy of certificates. No  exceptions for lack of sacraments of  initiation will be permitted.  

3. The Quinceañera must first reserve the date with the church before reserving the hall for the party, at least six months in advance.

4. The Quinceañera must attend three  sessions before the celebration. With the  Parents, Sponsors and the Chambelanes  & Damas (if apply). The Quinceañera should sign the mass  attendance sheet, that has her name  and date of celebration, every Sunday,  located In the church by Our Lady of  Guadalupe Sanctuary, after Mass, Father  Ricardo or Father Tom will review it. She  should participate actively in the Parish  Holy Mass. 

5. The Quinceañera must prepare the  liturgical celebration of the Mass; Select  the First Reading, Second Reading,  (assign the readers), the Gospel, and the  Prayer of Consecration to the Blessed  Virgin. 

6. The Quinceañera must also coordinate the rehearsal schedule with  the pastor; date and time, assign the  role of all participants and sponsors so  everyone knows the liturgy on the day  of the celebration. 

7. Mariachi bands are not permitted. 

8. If the family of the Quinceañera  wishes to invite another pastor to  celebrate the Mass, the family is  responsible for his compensation.  

9. The church requests a donation of  $500.00 for families that have been  registered parishioners for at least a year. The donation is $750.00 for  non-parishioners and a letter of  recommendation is requested. 

10. If you would like to arrange the  church flower arrangements for the  altar not big regular, flower arch in alleyway from the break of the church  to the back only, balloons and flowers.