Christoff the new emangelization project survey
You're referring to the "Christoff" survey, which is actually a part of the "New Evangelization Project"!
The Christoff Survey is a research project conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University, in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The survey aims to understand the spiritual lives and practices of American Catholics, with a focus on the New Evangelization.
Here are some key findings from the Christoff Survey:
- Catholic identity: The survey found that 70% of American Catholics identify as "practicing Catholics," while 30% identify as "non-practicing Catholics."
- Mass attendance: Only 24% of American Catholics attend Mass weekly, while 44% attend less frequently.
- Prayer and devotions: The survey found that 60% of American Catholics pray daily, while 40% pray less frequently.
- Scripture reading: Only 22% of American Catholics read Scripture daily, while 45% read it less frequently.
- Catholic practices: The survey found that 60% of American Catholics participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) at least once a year, while 40% participate less frequently.
- Evangelization: The survey found that 70% of American Catholics believe that evangelization is important, but only 30% have actually shared their faith with someone in the past year.
- Catholic education: The survey found that 60% of American Catholics have received some form of Catholic education, but only 20% have received a Catholic high school education or higher.
These findings highlight the need for the New Evangelization, which aims to re-energize and re-engage American Catholics in their faith. The Christoff Survey provides valuable insights for Catholic leaders, pastors, and educators to develop effective strategies for evangelization and catechesis.
Would you like to know more about the New Evangelization Project or the Christoff Survey?