Quinceañera Support

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Program Purpose

The Quinceañera Support program is a great opportunity for Knights to support families and young women in their parish at an important time in their faith journeys. Councils are encouraged to propose Our Lady as a role model for girls and young women in today’s society. The Blessed Virgin’s faith, charity, humility and trust in the Lord are worthy of perfect imitation. The following resources can be distributed to families and young women as part of
their initial and ongoing formation for the quinceañera.

Program Overview

Overview
The Quinceañera Support program encourages councils to support the quinceañera celebrations of the
families in their parish. A quinceañera, common in Hispanic cultures, celebrates a 15-year-old young woman’s
passage from childhood to adulthood, thanks God for the blessing of her life and asks for His blessing going
forward. Councils can serve as a part of this important milestone by providing resources, manpower and
general support for the celebration and related prayer services or thanksgiving Mass. Knights can carry out
their duties to form families and support their parishes by providing assistance with this formative aspect of
young women’s spiritual lives, especially by offering Our Lady as a role model.

Program Requirements

For two program credits toward the Columbian Award – provide support for a quinceañera celebration
in your parish.
Resources: 
Quinceañera Guidesheet
Quinceañera Brochure
Young Women's Prayer
Quinceañera Prayer Card
Resources:
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