What is the formal Catholic church service sometimes held as part of a quinceañera?

The formal Catholic church service sometimes held as part of a quinceañera is a quinceañera Mass.

This service is often called a Misa de quince años or simply a quinceañera Mass. It may take place before the reception and can include prayers, readings, music, and a blessing for the celebrant. The exact form depends on the parish, diocese, country, and family’s religious practice.

A quinceañera Mass is not a wedding and does not confer marriage status. It is also distinct from baptism and First Communion, which are separate Catholic sacraments or rites. The quinceañera ceremony is generally understood as a blessing or thanksgiving connected with a fifteenth birthday.

Not every quinceañera includes a church service. Some celebrations are secular, while others combine a religious ceremony with a civil or family-centered event. The reception may still feature traditional dances and symbolic presentations even when no Mass is held.