Among several Spanish-speaking countries and among many Hispanics in the United States there is the custom of celebrating the passage from childhood to adolescence with a ritual that expresses thanksgiving to God for the gift of life and that asks for a blessing from God for the years ahead. This may be done within the Mass or by a blessing outside Mass.

For more information about celebrating a Quinceañera at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish please contact the parish office at ​(708) 460-0042, and schedule an appointment with one of the priests.