What is the traditional religious service often connected with a quinceañera called?

The traditional religious service often connected with a quinceañera is called a misa de acción de gracias.

This Spanish phrase means “Thanksgiving Mass” or “Mass of thanksgiving.” In a Catholic family’s celebration, the honoree may attend the service with relatives and members of her court before the reception. The service offers thanks for her life and asks for continued guidance and blessing.

A quinceañera is not itself a sacrament, and a religious service is not mandatory for every family. Some celebrations are secular, while others use a different religious service or a private family ceremony. The phrase therefore describes a common Catholic component rather than a universal requirement.

English-language descriptions sometimes call the service simply a quinceañera mass. That wording identifies its context, but misa de acción de gracias is the specific traditional Spanish expression. The service should also not be confused with baptism, confirmation, or marriage, which are separate Catholic rites.