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Thank you for considering the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel for your Quinceañera.

Please review the information below. If you would like to have your quinceañera in the Chapel, please submit an inquiry form to begin the process. 

The chapel coordinator will contact you within 48 hours of your submission.

Polices

  • The parents of the quinceañera must have some relationship with º«¹úAV, the Congregation of Divine Providence and/or a Congregational Sponsored Institution. 
  • The parents must secure a Catholic priest or deacon to officiate at the ceremony to ensure that the all necessary preparation requirements have been completed as set forth by the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
  • Only Catholic clergy may officiate at Catholic ceremony in SHCC. 
  • The parents and quinceañera  must complete all requirements from their home church.
  • The parents must complete all forms and pay all fees required by º«¹úAV for use of the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel.

Fees

SHCC Fee

The fee for use of the SHCC is $1,300 for up to four hours and will include:

  • One-hour rehearsal;
  • One-hour decorating before the quinceañera;
  • One-hour for the quinceañera  ceremony;
  • One-hour for the photography session inside the SHCC

Payment of $1,300 is broken up into 3 parts:

  • ​The first is a $200.00 non-refundable deposit, given when the Chapel is booked.
  • The second payment of $ 550.00 is due within 3 months of booking.  
  • The final appointment will be scheduled 60 days prior to the day of the ceremony with the Chapel Coordinator. At this appointment, the couple will:
    • Bring final payment of $550
    • A cash payment for security fee of $225.00 (not included in chapel fee) is required for your event which includes two officers to assist is directing traffic before, during and after your event. 

Process

  1. INQUIRE
    . The Chapel Coordinator will contact you within 48 hours to discuss availability and answer any questions you may have.
  2. SCHEDULE TOUR
    A date and time will be scheduled for you to visit and tour the Chapel and dressing room.
  3. REVIEW PACKET
    Review and sign the policies and procedures in the quincera packet. If the date is available for a ceremony, the following forms and the deposit must be turned in to reserve the Chapel:
    • A letter describing your connection to º«¹úAV, the Sisters of Divine Providence or the SHCC. 
    • Quincena Reservation form with parent(s) signatures;
    • Non-refundable deposit of $200 which is part of the total rental fee.
  4. FINAL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
    Twelve weeks from the date of the deposit the following forms and letters will be due: 
    • Facilities Contract completed and signed;
    • Letters from parents home parishes granting permission to have celebration outside of the parish–use the provided form;
    • Completed SHCC Presiding Priest/Deacon Agreement Form confirming the presider’s obligations for the celebration.
  5. FINAL APPOINTMENT
    The final appointment will be scheduled 60 days prior to the day of the wedding with the Chapel Coordinator. At this appointment, the couple will: 
    • Bring final payment of $550;
    • A cash payment for security fee of $225.00 (not included in chapel fee) is required for your event which includes two officers to assist is directing traffic before, during and after your event. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, we do not have a standing priest available. You will want to ask your parish priest first. If they are not available you can find another priest by checking with other parishes in San Antonio. You can go to:

The earliest they may arrive is on the first hour of your time block.

You may decorate the pews with ribbon/tulle only secured with string or zip tie. No tape is allowed. You may place one flower arrangement in front of the alter and/or two on either side of the alter on pillars provided by florist or yourself.

Lot A is reserved for the quincena party. Guests may park in front of the convent, Lot K and Lot J. 

You may tour the Chapel by making an appointment with the chapel coordinator. If unable to tour in-person, there is an option for a virtual tour.

The musician is not included. You may use your own musician however, if the musician is using our music instruments, permission must be granted by the music coordinator.

A non-refundable deposit is required within two weeks of your tour or confirmed date. The rest may be paid in payments and must be paid in full sixty days prior to your event.
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