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2025 Jubilee Year Prayer Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.

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Carlos Acutis: Fifteen year old computer scientist declared venerable by the Pope Francis

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The Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis

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PMD Pilgrimage to Chimayo 2019 Spanish

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Quinceanera Retreat Link and Fun Facts


Quinceanera Retreat Link and Fun Facts

Quinceanera Retreat

PD May 19, 2025; MD May 20, 2025 by ASFOFF

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Horario-Schedule FINAL Junio 1 2025

Please see below the information on the upcoming Quinceanera Retreat now is June. Please note this retreat is held in Spanish and the time.

Quinceañera Retreat

Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Time: 1:45 pm – 7:30pm

Registration Deadline: Thursday May 22, 2025

Space is limited so please register early

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Here is the link to the registration form: https://form.jotform.com/251145919647162

For more information contact Della at dmontano@asfnm.org or 505-831-8142

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Buenos dias a todos

Por favor, vea a continuación la información sobre el próximo Retiro de Quinceañera ahora es junio. Tenga en cuenta este retiro se lleva a cabo en español y el tiempo.

 

Retiro de Quinceañera

Fecha: domingo, 1 de junio de 2025

Hora: 1:45 pm – 7:30pm

Fecha Límite de Inscripción: Jueves 22 de Mayo, 2025

Las plazas son limitadas, por lo que le rogamos que se inscriba pronto

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Aquí está el enlace al formulario de inscripción: https://form.jotform.com/251145919647162

Para más información contacta con Della en dmontano@asfnm.org o 505-831-8142

 

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Fun Facts About Quinceaneras

Quinceaneras are celebrated even today, especially in the Hispanic community.

In the past, though, a Quince was a solemn religious celebration held at a church with a reception following, very similar to a low-key wedding. Unlike a wedding, though, there’s more traditional dancing and fun as the primary focus.

Quinceaneras are wonderfully intricate, and since not everyone is familiar with the tradition behind the details, we’ve put together a little Q & A regarding the things we found most interesting and fun about the traditions of the Quinceanera.

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1. What does Quinceanera mean?
“Quince” is the Spanish word for fifteen. “Anos” means years. Quinceanera means “she who is fifteen.” Fifteen is considered the age at which a girl is ready to take on her role as a lady in the community.

2. What’s the meaning of The Last Doll?
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The Last Doll symbolizes the celebrant’s end of childhood. She then passes the doll on to her younger sibling.

3. Why does the father change the celebrant’s shoes?
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The celebrant wears flat shoes for the ceremony—representing her childhood—and her father later helps her into a pair of heels as a sign that she is now a lady and ready to dance gracefully into the world. Following this is the traditional father-daughter dance!

4. Why is the bouquet replaced by a scepter?
The scepter symbolizes the celebrant’s letting go of childhood.

5. What’s behind the different symbols in the ceremony?
A Bible, covered in lace or silk, is the first object given to the celebrant because the word of God is to take an important place in her life.
The flower bouquet should be the same color as the celebrant’s dress and is left at the altar.
The celebrant is crowned with a tiara symbolizing her position as a princess and daughter of God.
Three roses symbolize the celebrant’s infancy, childhood, and current age.
A ring, often given by the godparents, signifies the infinite circle of God’s love.
A cross symbolizes her faith in God.
6. Why is the dress the most important element?

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Just like a bride, the celebrant’s gown speaks of her personality and must be the most beautiful element of the party. To show her taste and flair, the celebrant chooses the style and color of the dress.

7. Why is there is a toast and a cake cutting ceremony?
Similar to a wedding, Quinces have a toast and cake cutting ceremony at the reception to mark the acceptance of the young lady into adult society.

 

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8. Do the Godparents split the cost of the party?
Often this is true. Some godparents even shoulder more than half the budget.

9. What is involved in the choreographed waltz?
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The damas and chambelanes (the court of honor), together with the celebrant, take days of practice to perfect a traditional Quinceanera dance, often called a fairytale dance.

 

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10. What’s the ancient origin of Quinceaneras?
Although the history of Quinceaneras is unclear, documents date the Quinceanera back to the Aztec period.

11. Why are the celebrant’s baptismal vows renewed?
During the religious ceremony, the celebrant gives thanks to God for the fifteen wonderful years in her life. The priest renews her baptismal vows as well in front of her parents, godparents, and close friends to signify her continued commitment to God.

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Catholic Daily Reflection

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Our Lady of Fatima Story

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The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays:

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The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and, during the season of Lent, on Sundays

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