As the Hispanic population within the Catholic Church in the US continues to grow, many parishes are faced with a request to celebrate a quinceaňera. This celebration of a young woman who is turning 15 years old has both a social and a religious component in many countries.
To assist in planning and understanding the religious dimension, a helpful document titled, “Fifteen Questions on the Quinceaňera,” is available from the US bishops’ website.
This celebration is a rite of passage for young women in certain countries with Hispanic populations. It includes a blessing and a commitment by the young woman to live her life according to Christ’s teachings. The guidelines offered by the bishops will be helpful to many parishes approaching this ceremony for the first time.
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