Quinceañera Preparation
A quinceañera is a joyous and faith-filled celebration of a young woman — a "quinceañera" — reaching the age of 15. Many coming from Mexican background and from other Hispanic backgrounds celebrate it.
The celebration is a way of acknowledging the young woman has reached maturity and is ready to take on additional responsibilities. Most importantly, the celebration reaffirm's her religious faith and the traditional virtues of the Catholic family.
 
You may inquire at St. Veronica’s parish office about potential dates. However, to confirm the quinceañera at St. Veronica’s Church, the following requirements must be met:

1. The quinceañera and her family must be registered parishioners of St. Veronica’s or St. Hugh of Cluny Catholic Church for at least one month before the celebration.
2. If you are not a registered member of St. Veronica’s Church you may present information indicating you are registered at another Catholic Church or register at this time with our parish.
3. The quinceañera must have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist);
4. The quinceañera and family should agree to be active in the parish, attending Sunday Mass;
5. The quinceañera should present a copy of her Baptismal, First Communion and Confirmation certificates before the celebration of the quinceañera;
6. The quinceañera and parent(s) must meet with Deacon Alexander Reyes or one of the priests for explanation of the rite and planning of the liturgy for at least an hour.

After all of the above requirements are met, you may confirm your date for the quinceañera at the St. Veronica’s parish office and pay the requested stipend of $200.00. No dates may be scheduled more than six months in advance of the desired date. The quinceañera will be considered cancelled if all these requirements are not completed by at least 1 month before the quinceañera.

Quinceañera and family may request a Mass, communion service or liturgy of the word depending on the availability of the priests or deacons.

Quinceañera will only be scheduled on Saturdays at St. Veronica’s or St. Hugh of Cluny. They cannot be schedule during any Sunday Mass including vigils. The parish is not able to schedule on Holy Days of Obligation or other restricted days of the liturgical year. Generally the times for available are as: follows: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00   PM. These times may not be available on particular days. For specifics about scheduling please contact the parish office during office hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Ph# 215-228-4878.

St. Veronica’s hall may be available on limited basis for rental at $150 with additional $50 deposit fee for cleaning. $200.00 will be do at time of rental. PARISH EVENTS WILL TAKE PRIORITY OVER ANY RENTAL AGREEMENTS. inquire at rectory for specific dates. Tables and seats can be provided. However, you will need to coordinate your own set up of table, seats and decorations.
Please turn this form into St. Veronica’s Church, 533 W. Tioga St. Philadelphia, PA in person.
 
Sign here saying I understand this agreement:    Name _______________________________ Date ___________