Rites & Rituals

Rites & Rituals

Rites & Rituals

  • First Communion
  • Quinceaneras
  • Weddings
  • Vow renewals
  • Funerals
Spirituality is a core element of all rites of passage. We each approach spiritually differently, however. While one person incorporates Bible verses, another may prefer readings from Winnie the Pooh. Chaplain Jose respects your family’s values and traditions and is equally versed in leading a sectarian or nondenominational Christian service or a Hindu puja. He works closely with you every step of the way to infuse your ceremony with the spiritual element that fits you. How Chaplain Jose helped others:
  • A military family stationed in California wanted to celebrate their sons’ first communion surrounded by family in Arizona. Chaplain Jose worked with the parents via video calls to prepare the family. When leave allowed a trip to Arizona, the rite was celebrated at home with three generations of the family present. Chaplain Jose conducted the ceremony in English and Spanish.
  • A winter visitor died unexpectedly, with no local church home. Family members arranged to hold a celebration of life at a community center. Chaplain Jose assisted in planning the service with the family locally and back East. The service was streamed to family members unable to make the trip to Arizona. After the funeral, Chaplain Jose provided grief support for the family.