The parent/guardian of the child must come to the Parish Office at least 6 months before the desired quinceañera date. The following is required upon registration:
Baptism and First Communion Certificate
Must be enrolled in the Cofirmation classes or completed Confirmation by the date of the XV mass
Total Donation is $450, only a deposit of minimum of $225 is required to reserve celebration.
We do not book any XV celebrations if the date is in less than 6 months
Preparation Process
The family (along with the child) must come to Mass EVERY Sunday before the XV celebration. You will be given envelopes to turn in during the Mass to confirm your attendance.
The child must assist 2 retreats (1 by herself and 1 with her parents), information given at moment of registration.
These preparations are in place to have a good faith structure for her and the family.
The Mass
It is required that there be a Choir playing during the Mass
We only allow choirs from St. Leo to play during celebrations., choir list given moment of registration
The readings for the Mass will be the readings for the day.
(Example: If the celebration is on May 16, the readings read during the Mass will be for May 16)
The altar must be decorated with flowers by the information given the moment of registration.
Flowers must also be left there to have the altar decorated for the weekend Masses
You will need to have the Bible, Rosary, Flowers for the Virgin Mary, and the candle (Preferably the one used for her Baptism)
Important Information
Quinceañeras are only celebrated on Saturdays at 11:00 am or Fridays at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. If there is not a celebration scheduled for 1:00 p.m. m. or 3:00 p.m. m. on the Saturday 6 months before the celebration, you can change the celebration to a later time, but you must pay the remaining balance.
You must be on time to the Mass. If you are over 15 minutes late, the celebration will be cancelled and no refund will be given.
Failure to complete and comply with any of the preparations listed above will result in a cancellation of the celebration without a refund.