OUR LADY OF REFUGE

The celebration of the Quinceañera is a special time for the girl and her family. Parents and friends publicly present her as a gesture of thanks and gratitude for the gift of life.  For the Quineceañera it is an affirmation of her commitment to Christ.  The Quinceañera, though not a sacrament is sacramental and therefore, can be celebrated in different forms depending on the family’s needs and its participation in the life of the parish.

 

A Mass of Thanksgiving with the blessing of religious articles, gifts from friends and family who attend.  These are signs of gratitude for the beautiful young lady who celebrates today.

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These are private masses and are usually scheduled on a Saturday afternoon. To schedule a Quinceañera mass celebration, please contact the Parish Office.

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The Quinceañera must have ALL this done and handed in two weeks before the date of the celebration to the Director of Religious Education:

• the Quinceañera will have a signature form for the Deacon or Father to date/sign after attending Mass.

• the Quinceañera must have received the sacrament’s of Baptism and First Communion. submit a copy of certificate if not done at Our Lady of Refuge, San Jose, CA.

• the Quinceanera Candidate must complete 25 hours of community service at Our Lady of Refuge  prior to the Quinceañera celebration.

• must receive the Rite of Reconciliation (confession).