What is the Spanish name often given to a quinceañera thanksgiving Mass?

The Spanish name often given to a quinceañera thanksgiving Mass is Misa de acción de gracias.

The phrase means “Mass of thanksgiving.” In Catholic families, the service may be held before the reception and gives the celebrant and relatives an opportunity to express gratitude and seek a blessing. The service is sometimes also described in English as a quinceañera Mass.

This religious element is not identical to the entire quinceañera. Many celebrations include a church service, while others are secular or combine religious and cultural customs in different ways. A family’s church, country, and personal beliefs influence the format.

The phrase should not be confused with names for other Catholic services, such as a wedding Mass or Christmas Mass. The thanksgiving wording identifies the purpose associated with the fifteenth-birthday observance.