Quinceañeras (English)

We are pleased to offer this solemn blessing of a young woman, the renewal of her baptismal promises, and her dedication to Our Lord and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

If you are planning your Quinceañera at Our Lady of the Mountains, please contact our Wedding Coordinator through the parish office at (970) 586-8111.  The use of the church for Quinceañeras follows the same policies and guidelines as for weddings.  Please read our Policies & Event Instructions on the Wedding page.  You may reach the Wedding Coordinator on the Contact Us page.

General Terms and Conditions

The Quinceañera must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation, or be in preparation to receive the same.

• There is a $500 fee to schedule the church for the celebration and mass. This fee does not cover music nor remuneration of the Priest's time and efforts. Those are the responsibility of the Quinceañera or her sponsor or parents.
• Our Lady of the Mountains offers the Mass and Blessing in English. The Wedding Coordinator has names of Spanish speaking priests you may contact to officiate.
• You must be a parishioner for at least 6 months, to schedule a Quinceañera at Our Lady of the Mountains.

Steps

• 6 months prior:
  • Contact the Wedding Coordinator to reserve a celebration date.
  • Deliver the completed and signed Quinceañera Agreement and remit the fee to the Wedding Coordinator to confirm your date.
  • The Quinceañera must provide a Certificate of having taken a Quinceañera class. The Wedding Coordinator will copy the Certificate and return it to the family. The Wedding Coordinator can help you to schedule a Quinceañera class at St. John the Evangelist in Loveland CO.
• 2 months prior: Contact OLM to set a meeting with the Wedding Coordinator, parents and Quinceañera.
• 6 weeks prior: Confirm music selections with the Wedding Coordinator.
• 1 or 2 weeks prior: Go to confession prior to the Quinceañera.
• A rehearsal will be held the day prior to the Quinceañera, this is scheduled through the Wedding Coordinator.