A Catholic quinceañera often includes a Mass, frequently called a Misa de Acción de Gracias, or Thanksgiving Mass.
The service gives the celebration a religious dimension. The quinceañera may participate in a procession, receive a blessing, hear scripture, and offer thanks for her life and family. The precise order and symbolism depend on the parish, country, and family.
A quinceañera Mass is not the same sacrament as baptism, confirmation, or marriage. It is generally a special Catholic liturgy or parish celebration associated with the fifteenth birthday. Some families hold the religious service before the reception, while others celebrate only with a civil or family ceremony, especially when they are not Catholic.