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

by Rebecca De La Torre (Stephen Curtis Chapman cover)

Breathe

How Great Is Our God

How Great Is Our God

by Rebecca De La Torre (Chris Tomlin cover)

La Niña de Tus Ojos

Oración de San Francisco

Prayer of St Francis

Prayer of St Francis

by Rebecca De La Torre (Sarah McLachlan cover)

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

Salmo 26: Es 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?

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.

Hail Mary: Gentle Woman