What is the traditional Catholic thanksgiving Mass associated with a quinceañera called?

The traditional Catholic thanksgiving Mass associated with a quinceañera is called a Misa de Acción de Gracias.

The Spanish phrase means “Mass of Thanksgiving.” In communities where the quinceañera includes a Catholic ceremony, the Mass gives the celebrant and family an opportunity to express gratitude and seek a blessing as the young person enters a new stage of life.

The service may include the celebrant’s entrance, readings, prayers, and a presentation of symbolic objects. Depending on local practice, the honoree may also receive a Bible, rosary, medal, or other religious item. These details are not identical everywhere, so a quinceañera can be religious, secular, or a combination of both.

A Misa de Acción de Gracias is not a wedding Mass. The quinceañera is a coming-of-age observance, and its religious form does not make the celebrant married or engaged. Catholic practice and local parish requirements can also differ.