Notice: The American Bishops have published Order for Blessing on Fifteenth Birthday
Testimony of the padrinos:
Has (name) tried to faithfully serve Jesus?Testimony of parents:
Yes
Has she shown care and compassion to her neighbor?
Yes
Has she studied in order to develop the talents received from God?
Yes
Has (name) been faithful in helping in the family?Testimony of the girl herself:
Yes
Has she given a good example of Christian life in the home?
Yes
Does she seek to worship God in the Mass, the Sacraments and his Word?
Yes
Do you choose Jesus Christ as your Savior?Renunciation of sin:
Yes
Will you follow Christ all your life?
Yes
Will you strive to live fully the Christian life?
Yes, with the help of God.
Do you renounce sin in order to live in the freedom of a daughter of God?Profession of Faith:
Yes, I do.
Do you renounce the empty promises of evil, so that sin might not enslave you?
Yes, I do.
Do you renounce Satan, father and author of sin?
Yes, I do.
Do you believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth?Blessing of Gifts:
Yes, I do believe.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and buried, who rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?
Yes, I do believe.
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead and the life to come?
Yes, I do believe.I now invite (name) to make her Offering to God through the intercession of the Virgin Mary:
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Thank you, Lord, for giving me life and for creating me in your image and likeness. Thank you for sending your Son to save me and your Holy Spirit to sanctify me. To all your love and grace, I desire to respond, Yes. And with your help, I will dedicate myself with greater generosity to serve you in my brothers and sisters.
I also dedicate myself to you, Mary, Mother of Jesus. You who were so close to Him, you are my model of faith. May I learn from you what it is to be a woman and a Christian. Help me to hear the Word of God as you did, to keep it in my heart and to live it in your service, free from all egoism. Amen.
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Lord, bless + this Bible, rosary, cross, medal, flowers, all these things which we bless in your name that they may be a source of joy for (name) in her journey to you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.Prayers of the Faithful:
Loving Father, with (name) in this celebration of her fifteen years of life, we offer these sincere prayers:1. For our Holy Father, Pope Benedict, and for our bishop ___________________ that God might help them in guiding his Holy Church, we pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
2. For our bothers and sisters who live in poverty, that we might help one another and that civil authorities might concern themselves for the most vulnerable among us, we pray to the Lord.
3. For (name), who thanks you for the gift of life, and for all our young people that they might always honor their parents and be protected by God, we pray to the Lord.
4. For the parents and sponsors of (name) and for those who have guided and helped her, we pray to the Lord.
5. That our young people discover their vocation and have the courage to follow it, we pray to the Lord.
6. For our deceased relatives, that they might rest in the peace of Christ, and receive the reward of eternal life, we pray to the Lord.
7. In a moment of silence, we remember our personal intentions (pause for ten seconds), we pray to the Lord.
Gracious Father, you always love us, your children. Listen to the needs we present to you, asking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints. Through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Final Blessing:
(Name), may the Lord bless you and keep you. R. Amen.Dismissal (The priest may invite the quinceañera and her parents for a picture before the dismissal.):
May he let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. Amen.
May he look upon you kindly and give you his peace. Amen.
And may the blessing of almighty God, Father + Son and Holy Spirit, descend upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
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May the God of all consolation
bless you in every way
and grant you peace all the days of your life. R. Amen.May he free you from all anxiety
and strengthen your heart in his love. R. Amen.May he enrich you with his gifts of faith, hope and love,
so that what you do in this life
will bring you to the happiness of everlasting life. R. Amen.
And may the blessing of almighty God
the Father and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit,
descend upon you and remain with you forever. Amén.
With the joy of this day, go in the peace of Christ to love and serve the Lord. R. Thanks be to God.
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Suggestions for fellow gringo priests (and deacons):
See also, from U.S. Bishops' Conference: Fifteen Questions on the Quinceañera
*This is a ritual I have pieced together for personal use and am making available online until the U.S. Bishops promulgate an official rite or blessing for the quinceañera.