What type of Christian service traditionally precedes some quinceañera celebrations?

A Catholic Mass traditionally precedes some quinceañera celebrations, especially in families observing the custom as a religious rite of passage.

The service is often described as a thanksgiving Mass, during which the quinceañera and her family may give thanks and receive a blessing. The celebration then continues at a reception with food, music, dancing, and ceremonial traditions.

Not every quinceañera includes Mass. The custom is practiced by people with varied religious backgrounds, and many families hold a secular ceremony or party instead. A quinceañera therefore should not be treated as a required Catholic sacrament.