What kind of ceremony may precede a traditional quinceañera celebration?

A Catholic Mass may precede a traditional quinceañera celebration.

In families that observe the religious form, the Mass is commonly a thanksgiving service associated with the girl’s transition into a new stage of life. It may be described in Spanish as a Misa de acción de gracias, or thanksgiving Mass.

The religious service is not universal. Quinceañeras are also held as secular celebrations, and families may adapt the event according to their faith, country, and preferences. Therefore, the Mass is a traditional component, not a requirement of every modern party.

The Mass is distinct from the reception that follows it. The reception may include a formal entrance, dinner, music, dancing, and symbolic presentations.