What Spanish phrase names the thanksgiving Mass sometimes held for a quinceañera?

Misa de Acción de Gracias is the Spanish phrase for the thanksgiving Mass sometimes held for a quinceañera.

The phrase translates as “Mass of Thanksgiving.” In a traditional Catholic celebration, the service gives the family an opportunity to express gratitude for the celebrant’s life and to seek a blessing as she enters a new stage. The quinceañera may participate in readings, prayers, or a dedication according to parish practice.

This Mass is not mandatory for every quinceañera. Some families celebrate in a church, while others hold a civil or family ceremony. A parish may also use its own wording, requirements, and preparation process.

The phrase should not be confused with Misa de Bodas, the Spanish term for a wedding Mass, or Misa de Difuntos, a Mass for the dead. A quinceañera thanksgiving service is a birthday-related religious observance, not a marriage ceremony.