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.
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faqs
Does my child need to complete their sacraments of initiation in order to have a Quinceañera? No. Universal church policy does not mandate that a young person complete sacraments in order to have a Quinceañera. We do, however, strongly encourage every young person to be confirmed or, at least, registered for classes to receive the sacrament of Confirmation as the sacraments are what bring us closer with Jesus Christ.
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 48 hours prior to the ceremony or else the ceremony is subject to postponement. 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. You must have finished formation in order to have your 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.
By when do I have to complete my payment? 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.
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 48 hours prior to the ceremony or else the ceremony is subject to postponement. 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. You must have finished formation in order to have your 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.
By when do I have to complete my payment? 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.
