Ceremony Answers

The outline
1 entrance procession
2 first reading
3 second reading
4 dedication ceremony- lighting of the candle
A. Renewal of baptismal vows and profession of faith
( with lit candle,then someone holds it until the prayer of dedication)
B. Blessing of gifts(all but bible and rosary)
C. Presenting of gifts
D. Blessing of bible and rosary
E. Presentation of bible and rosary
F. Applause (acceptance of community)
G. Prayer of dedication by the quinceanera
H. Expression of gratitude by parents
I. Everyone goes to mary`s alter for dedication and to give thanks
J. The quinceanera places the candle at the altar then the bouquet of flowers with her parents or alone
5.prayer of the faithful
6. The quinceanera brings the bread and wine to the alter
7. Communion
8.final blessing and recessional