What is the religious service often associated with a Catholic quinceañera called?

The religious service often associated with a Catholic quinceañera is a Mass of thanksgiving.

In Spanish, it is commonly called a misa de acción de gracias, meaning a thanksgiving Mass. The celebrant and her family give thanks for her life and ask for guidance as she enters a new stage. A priest may offer a blessing, and the celebrant may present or receive religious items.

This service is not the same as a baptism, confirmation, or wedding. A quinceañera Mass is a cultural and religious observance connected with a fifteenth birthday, and it does not itself confer a sacrament. Requirements for holding one vary by parish and diocese.

Not every quinceañera includes a church service. Some families hold only a reception, while others choose a non-Catholic religious service or a secular ceremony. The Mass is especially associated with Catholic communities in Latin America and the United States.