What is the thanksgiving Mass associated with a quinceañera commonly called?

The thanksgiving Mass associated with a quinceañera is commonly called a misa de acción de gracias.

The phrase literally means “Mass of thanksgiving.” In Catholic communities, it describes a religious service in which the celebrant and family give thanks and ask for continued guidance. The service may take place before the reception and can include readings, music, prayers, and a blessing.

A quinceañera Mass is not identical to a wedding ceremony, baptism, or confirmation. It is a thanksgiving celebration connected to the fifteenth birthday, although exact liturgical practices vary by parish and country. Some families hold a church service, while others celebrate only with a reception or use a nonreligious ceremony.

The wording is often shortened in English-language discussions to “quinceañera Mass,” but the Spanish phrase is more specific. Acción de gracias means thanksgiving; it does not identify a sacrament or imply that every quinceañera includes a church service.