Author Topic: "Extraordinary Form" Quinceaera? (Read 693 times)

Geremia · « **on:** November 30, 2013, 11:02:58 PM »

A quinceañera is a 15-year-old girl's rite of passage. It includes a blessing after the "Liturgy of the Word" in Novus Ordos and is followed by a reception, akin to that of a wedding.

Has anyone here had an "Extraordinary Form" quinceañera (i.e., a quinceañera preceded by a Mass in the 1962 Rite)?

MaterDominici · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2013, 11:17:00 PM »

Yes, I've been to one at an SSPX chapel. I don't remember specifics, but it's the only quinceanera I've been to.

Zeitun · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2013, 11:53:23 AM »

In the olden days wasn't it called a wedding?

Geremia · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2013, 07:45:24 PM »

Quote from: Zeitun

In the olden days wasn't it called a wedding?

haha yes
It actually originates as a Spanish practice celebrating the baptism of a teenager. Personally, I think baptisms (infant, teenage, adult, any age) should be celebrated more than "coming of age," although confirmation could be considered "coming of age;" confirmations should be celebrated, too.