Music for Quinceañeras
The quinceañera is a traditional Latino celebration of life and gratitude to God for that occurs as a celebration for a young woman’s 15th birthday. It is not a sacrament in the Catholic Church, but is an opportunity for the young woman to receive a blessing as she continues her transition from childhood into adulthood.
Here you can find song recommendations for Quinceañeras in both English and Spanish.
Parts of the Mass
where music best enhances the celebration
The mass is especially enhanced by having music selected by the family for the following points during the lirtugy:
1. Entrance Procession
2. Responsorial Psalm
3. Preparation of the the Gifts
4. Communion
5. Flowers to Mother Mary
6. Closing Recessional
Liturgical Hymns
The following songs are appropriate for the Entrance Procession, Preparation of the Gifts, and Closing Recessional.
All Creatures of our God and King
Be Still and Know
Be Still and Know
Breathe
Breathe
How Great Is Our God
How Great Is Our God
La Niña de Tus Ojos
Oración de San Francisco
Prayer of St Francis
Prayer of St Francis
Responsorial Psalms
The following songs are recommended options for the Responsorial Psalm. The Psalm comes right after the first reading from the Old Testament.
Psalm 103: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful
Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd
Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light
Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light
Salmo 26: Es Señor Es Mi Luz
Salmo 26: El Señor Es Mi Luz
Communion Hymns
The following songs are recommended options for Holy Communion. These hymns are all appropriate for other parts of the mass.
O Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?
Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?
Señor, ¿a Quién Iremos?
Pescador de Hombres (Lord, You Have Come)
How Beautiful
Marian Hymns
The following songs are appropriate for honoring Mother Mary and asking for her intercession for the quinceañera.