What Spanish phrase names the quinceañera’s traditional thanksgiving Mass?

Misa de acción de gracias is the Spanish phrase for the quinceañera’s traditional thanksgiving Mass.

The phrase literally means “Mass of thanksgiving.” It describes the Catholic service in which the honoree and her family give thanks and seek a blessing as she reaches age fifteen. In many celebrations, the Mass is held before the reception and formal dancing.

Terminology can differ across parishes and countries. Some sources simply call the service a quinceañera Mass, while families may use local wording for the liturgy or celebration. The phrase should therefore be understood as a common designation, not a universal official title used identically everywhere.

The service is separate from the party itself and from Catholic sacraments such as baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation. A family may also celebrate a quinceañera without any Mass, particularly when the event is secular or follows another religious tradition.