The Quince Años celebration is a renewal of baptismal promises and a moment of giving thanks to God for the gift of life, family, and community. Preparation for this celebration is best understood as a time of evangelization for the whole family to form and/or renew friendships between parents and youth, to experience a deeper participation in the life of the community. 

Through the renewal of Baptismal promise and a special dedication to the Lord, the fifteen-year-old young lady makes a clear declaration of commitment and responsibility to the Christian community. In doing so, the values, beliefs and practices of the Christian community becomes the values, beliefs and practices of the youth. The fifteen-year-old is then challenged to learn about these key issues in the life of a Christian and make a real commitment to them. 

Preliminary preparation for the Quince Anos within the Church needs to be programmed by a period of formation and Christian instruction. This is the purpose and the importance of the Quinceanera Retreat/Workshop. 

The Quince Anos preparation is concluded with the Special Eucharistic celebration at the Mass and dedication to the Lord. The ritual affirms the candidate as a Christian youth committed to a life of growth and faith within the Christian community. The Quince Anos ceremony will include:

1.)  Renewal of Baptismal promises

2.)  Profession of faith and

3.)  A dedication by the young lady affirming willingness to take Mary as a model and guide. 

Requirements

1.)  Received the Sacrament of Baptism

2.) Completed the Sacrament of First Holy Communion

3.) Needs to be enrolled in Faith Formation/Youth Group or if eligible in Confirmation Class

4.) Attends Quinceañera Retreat 

Copies of Baptism and First Holy Communion certificates are required. Please request copies and have available to give to the coordinator.

Quinceanera Prep Retreat Dates:

For more information contact Tina Villegas (361) 854-3800 tvillegas@mpbchurch.org

QUINCEAÑERA Prep Retreat Dates (8:30am - 5:00pm)     

2025: 1/11/25, 5/31/25, 7/12/25, 9/27/25, 11/1/25

2026: 1/31/26, 4/25/26, 7/11/26, 9/26/26, 11/7/26

2027: 1/30/27, 4/24/27, 7/24/27, 9/25/27, 11/6/27 

This one-day Retreat will cover several topics with the Main Goal - to help girls face the challenges of our society, addressing the need by offering a spiritual and moral formation through this new, interactive, mentor-led course, that helps girls build strong foundations for their future and stay on the path to holiness.

Retreat OBJECTIVES: ~Understand the real meaning of the Quinceanera Celebration as an act of thanksgiving for their life and faith ~ Understand that God created humanity for love therefore they are called to love ~ Identify and value the vocation of humanity as well as the woman’s missions in life ~ Identify concrete practices to accomplish their missions as women ~ Understand the difference between sacraments and blessings~ Understand how the sacraments fit into God’s plan of salvation ~ List the 7 sacraments of the Catholic Church and identify the sign and grace of each sacrament ~ Develop life goals and formulate concrete actions to reach those goals ~ Identify immoral behaviors ~ Differentiate conscience from opinion~ Appraise the importance of purity and identify a list of Christian practices to keep chaste ~ Discuss the damages caused by contraception, pornography, and abortion.

Doors open at 8:30a.m. Participant is to arrive BEFORE 9:00 a.m. – Retreat Concludes @ 5:00pm. A light breakfast, lunch (Chick-fil-A) and snacks will be provided. Participants will be assigned homework, and they will receive their certificate of participation AFTER the homework has been received by our office. Homework may be returned via emai tvillegas@mpbchurch.org. 

Parents do not participate/attend the Quince Prep Retreat. Drop off starts at 8:30a.m. and Pickup is at 5:00p.m.

COST: $125.00 

**Registration CLOSES on Monday the week of the retreat **

Registration: https://www.osvhub.com/mpbchurch/forms/quince-prep-retreat