Ceremony
What is a Quinceañera Thanksgiving Mass?
This special mass is what differentiates a Quinceañera from a Sweet 16, or any other birthday celebration for that matter. During a Quinceañera Thanksgiving mass, a young lady renews her baptismal vows and gives thanks for fifteen years of life. Come the day of the celebration, the Quinceañera mass begins with a group progression into [...]
Questions to ask when booking your Quinceañera mass
“Can I provide my own music?” is often left unasked
Understanding of a Quinceañera Mass
The word “Quinceañera” refers to two things. It’s the word that describes the coming of age ritual where a young girl renews her baptismal promises and is presented to her community as a young lady, and it also refers to the young girl whom is being celebrated. A traditional Quinceañera is typically celebrated around the [...]
“The important thing about having a Quinceañera is the celebration with your friends and family”
“Alondra Smiles: A Quinceañera Story” is Conchita Villa’s coming-of-age experience as writer and director of Latino films The young filmmaker, who has participated in movies such as the Gregory Nava-directed films “My Family/Mi Familia” and “Selena” starring Jennifer Lopez, takes us into the life of the young Alondra and shows the difference between a humble [...]
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