Quinceañera

Honoring Heritage, Embracing Grace

A quinceañera marks a young woman’s journey of faith, family, and identity. We’re honored to support families as they prepare for this sacred celebration, offering pastoral guidance, planning resources, and a space to reflect God’s love and purpose. With reverence for tradition and joy for the future, we help make this milestone a beautiful expression of spiritual growth and cultural pride.

Quinceañera: A Celebration of Tradition and Transition

The quinceañera—literally meaning “one who is fifteen”—is a cherished celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday, observed throughout Latin America and in Latino communities around the world. Also known as “Fiesta de quince años,” “Fiesta de Quinceañera,” “Quince años,” or simply “quince,” this tradition dates back over 600 years to the Aztec and Maya civilizations, which marked this age as a young woman’s readiness for adult responsibilities, including marriage and motherhood. With the arrival of Spanish influence, the celebration evolved to include a deeply rooted Catholic dimension, blending indigenous heritage with spiritual significance

For more information:

For information on Quinceañera at St. Clare Parish, please contact the Parish Office.

Quinceañera Rules & Guidelines
What do I need to know about celebrating Quinceañera at St Clare?

St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church has certain requirements for the celebration of Quinceañera. The following are the guidelines and required documents:

  • Family registered as parishioners and attend Sunday Mass weekly.
  • Provide certificates for Baptism and First Holy Communion of the Quinceañera
  • Quinceañera must be registered in a Faith Formation or Confirmation Program
  • Quinceañera and court must attend a One-day Quinceañera Retreat (if applicable)
  • Family Interview with Coordinator and or Priest
  • Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as part of the preparation (Suggested one week prior to date).
How to make a reservation?

Once your eligibility to celebrate the Quinceañera in the Catholic Church is verified after a meeting with a quinceanera coordinator, you may secure your Quinceañera date as well as your rehearsal time. A non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of reservation, this deposit is part of the overall total. 

If you wish to discuss any of the above requirements with us,

please feel free to call our Parish Office:

661-252-3353 |  ParishOffice@st-clare.org