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​Quinceañera

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​Quinceañera 

The fiesta de quinceañera, is a celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday. It has its cultural roots in Latin America but is widely celebrated today throughout the Americas. The girl celebrating her 15th birthday is a quinceañera (Spanish pronunciation: [kinseaˈɲeɾa]. This birthday celebration is different from any other as it marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood.

This celebration is very traditional and commonly celebrated. It begins with a Mass of thanksgiving in the Catholic Church to receive the blessing of God, to reaffirm her faith, and to give thanks for another year of life. 

In this Mexican Catholic tradition, she arrives at church accompanied by her parents, godparents, and court of honor. The court of honor is a group of her chosen peers consisting of girls and boys, respectively known as damas (dames) and chambelanes (chamberlains). 

Although a quinceañera celebration is not a sacrament, it is considered a great opportunity for a renewal of faith.  The liturgy begins with the renewal of baptismal promises and a profession of faith.  During this Catholic mass, the quinceañera is gifted several sacramentals and other items, such as a Rosary, or sometimes a necklace with a locket or pendant depicting Mexico's patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, is presented to the teenager by her godparents. She is also awarded a tiara, which serves as a reminder that to her loved ones, the quinceañera will always be a princess. Some also see it as denoting that she is a "princess" before God and the world. A ring may also be given as a reminder of our Lord's everlasting Love.   
The girl may leave her bouquet of flowers on the altar for the Virgin Mary, and a consecration poem is read by the quinceañera honoring our Blessed Mother. 
After the thanksgiving mass, guests gather for a celebratory reception and dance.
(Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincea%C3%B1era)

​For more information, or for a copy of the prerequisites for the celebration of a Quinceañera at St. Patrick's Church,  click on following form or contact the parish office at (308) 254-2828. Thanks!


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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
1039 14th Ave
Sidney, Nebraska  69162
(308) 254-2828
​parish@sidneystpats.com
Office hours:
Monday -Thursday 8:00 - 5:00
Friday 8:00 - noon
 

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(No daily Mass if a funeral is scheduled)
Monday - No Mass
​Tuesday - 5:15 p.m.  
Wednesday and Friday 7:15 a.m.
Thursday 7:15 and 12:15 pm
Note: Daily Masses are in the main body of the church to allow for social distancing
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Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 
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      • Our History
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  • I'm New
    • Welcome Newcomers
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  • Get Involved
    • CRS Helping Hands
    • Stewardship
    • Committees & Organizations
    • Yearly Events >
      • Hands for Growing
  • Ministries
    • Children/Youth Ministries
    • Faith Formation >
      • Youth Faith Formation
    • Outreach
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Pro-Life Ministry
    • Hispanic Ministry >
      • Cuaresma
      • Quinceañera
    • Ministry Schedule
    • Church Environment
  • Who We Are
    • Parish Photos
    • Prayer and Worship
    • Our Faith >
      • Sacraments >
        • Baptism
        • Eucharist
        • Reconcilation
        • Confirmation
        • Anointing of the Sick
        • Marriage
        • Holy Orders
    • Family Life >
      • Family Matters
      • For Teens
    • Formed
    • Peace & Justice
    • Catholic Relief Services
    • Virtual Tour
  • Notes from Fr. Mike