What is the quinceañera’s traditional religious thanksgiving Mass called?

The traditional religious thanksgiving Mass associated with a quinceañera is called a misa de acción de gracias. The Spanish phrase means “Mass of thanksgiving.”

In Catholic families, this service may take place before the reception and gives the celebrant an opportunity to give thanks and receive a blessing. The ceremony can include family members, attendants, readings, music, and symbolic presentations.

Not every quinceañera includes a Mass. The celebration is practiced by families with different religious backgrounds, and some choose a civil, cultural, or entirely secular event. Thus, the Mass is an important traditional element but not a universal requirement.