We Work Together!
The parishes in Evanston work together to provide Quinceañera Ministry for young people seeking to deepen their commitment to their faith as young adults and even profess that during their Quinceañera ceremony in front of their friends, family, and faith community.
Getting Started
The parishes in Evanston work together to provide Quinceañera Ministry for young people seeking to deepen their commitment to their faith as young adults and even profess that during their Quinceañera ceremony in front of their friends, family, and faith community.
Getting Started
- VISIT OR CALL – Visit or call the parish where you wish to celebrate your Quinceañera: St. Athanasius, St. Mary, or St. Nicholas
- BEGIN YOUR REGISTRATION – Begin your registration at the parish and pick a date for your Quinceañera. It is very important you do this step FIRST and not book your hall or party location first! The date of the hall might not match the available dates of the parish.
- AFTER REGISTRATION – After registration, your form will be sent to the Office of United Catholic Youth Ministries, who will then guide you through your formation that needs to be completed before your ceremony as well as answer any ongoing questions you might have. You will need access to a Gmail account in order to access the Google Classroom where all the information is held after registration.
Information Brochure
FAQs
When should I be coming in to register?
It is the policy of the parishes that quinces register at least 6 months in advance of their desired ceremony date in order to complete formation in a timely, and prayerful manner.
Does my child need to complete their sacraments of initiation in order to have a Quinceañera?
In the Evanston region, the parishes require that a young person be baptized, received First Communion and Reconciliation, and at least be registered in Religious Education in preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation in order to be eligible to have a Quinceañera ceremony. If you have questions about this, please contact the Quinceañera Team and arrangements can be made to speak with the parish priest.
What is the fee?
The total fee for a Quinceañera is $400. This includes music from the parish, if desired. If you use music from outside the parish, the fee stays the same. There is a $100 deposit at the time of registration (which is included in the $400). We ask that payments are completed no less than 12 hours prior to the ceremony. If you have questions or need to set up a plan, please contact our team in a timely manner at quinces@ucym.org or call 847-719-9071 x702.
Can I do a blessing during a Saturday or Sunday Mass instead of have a separate ceremony? Does doing this change me formation requirements? Do I still have to come 6 months in advance to book a blessing at Mass?
Yes, you can do this. If you would like to have this option, please contact the team to make arrangements. Yes, your formation requirements would be different. You would not have to come 6 months in advance, however, we do recommend coming at least 3 months in advance in order to secure the date.
If I don't finish my formation in time, can I still have my ceremony?
Our strict policy is that a young person has to complete their formation and have met with the formation team at least TWO WEEKS prior to the ceremony or else the ceremony is subject to postponement or cancelation. If you have questions or are not able to access the formation units, please contact our team in a timely manner at quinces@ucym.org or call 847-719-9071 x702.
When is my practice?
Practices for Quinceañera ceremonies are the Friday before the ceremony at 6:00 pm at the parish where the ceremony is being celebrated. You must have finished formation in order to have your practice. Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Godparents, quince party, and reader(s) need to be present for the practice. If you have a special circumstance and need to reschedule or if you have not had your practice confirmed yet, please contact our team at quinces@ucym.org. or call 847-719-9071 x702.
It is the policy of the parishes that quinces register at least 6 months in advance of their desired ceremony date in order to complete formation in a timely, and prayerful manner.
Does my child need to complete their sacraments of initiation in order to have a Quinceañera?
In the Evanston region, the parishes require that a young person be baptized, received First Communion and Reconciliation, and at least be registered in Religious Education in preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation in order to be eligible to have a Quinceañera ceremony. If you have questions about this, please contact the Quinceañera Team and arrangements can be made to speak with the parish priest.
What is the fee?
The total fee for a Quinceañera is $400. This includes music from the parish, if desired. If you use music from outside the parish, the fee stays the same. There is a $100 deposit at the time of registration (which is included in the $400). We ask that payments are completed no less than 12 hours prior to the ceremony. If you have questions or need to set up a plan, please contact our team in a timely manner at quinces@ucym.org or call 847-719-9071 x702.
Can I do a blessing during a Saturday or Sunday Mass instead of have a separate ceremony? Does doing this change me formation requirements? Do I still have to come 6 months in advance to book a blessing at Mass?
Yes, you can do this. If you would like to have this option, please contact the team to make arrangements. Yes, your formation requirements would be different. You would not have to come 6 months in advance, however, we do recommend coming at least 3 months in advance in order to secure the date.
If I don't finish my formation in time, can I still have my ceremony?
Our strict policy is that a young person has to complete their formation and have met with the formation team at least TWO WEEKS prior to the ceremony or else the ceremony is subject to postponement or cancelation. If you have questions or are not able to access the formation units, please contact our team in a timely manner at quinces@ucym.org or call 847-719-9071 x702.
When is my practice?
Practices for Quinceañera ceremonies are the Friday before the ceremony at 6:00 pm at the parish where the ceremony is being celebrated. You must have finished formation in order to have your practice. Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Godparents, quince party, and reader(s) need to be present for the practice. If you have a special circumstance and need to reschedule or if you have not had your practice confirmed yet, please contact our team at quinces@ucym.org. or call 847-719-9071 x702.
