Patterns of Change in Religious Belief (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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% Catholic in Ireland 2022
% Catholic in Ireland 2022
69%
Catholic decline 2016-2022 (percentage points)
Catholic decline 2016-2022 (percentage points)
9 percentage points
% 'no religion' in Ireland 2022
% 'no religion' in Ireland 2022
14%
Ranking of 'no religion' category nationally
Ranking of 'no religion' category nationally
Second-largest category
% Catholic among 25-29 year olds
% Catholic among 25-29 year olds
53%
County with highest Catholic identification
County with highest Catholic identification
Mayo (80%)
Area with lowest Catholic identification
Area with lowest Catholic identification
Dublin City (53%)
Area with highest 'no religion' rate
Area with highest 'no religion' rate
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (24%)
Religious identity vs religious practice
Religious identity vs religious practice
Identity = what you call yourself; Practice = actually attending/participating
% Irish adults attending services monthly
% Irish adults attending services monthly
Around 33%
Year same-sex marriage legalised in Ireland
Year same-sex marriage legalised in Ireland
2015
Year abortion access legalised in Ireland
Year abortion access legalised in Ireland
2018
Impact of clerical abuse revelations
Impact of clerical abuse revelations
Severely damaged moral authority of religious organisations
Effect of immigration on religious landscape
Effect of immigration on religious landscape
Increased religious diversity (Orthodox, Muslim, Hindu communities)
Urban vs rural Catholic affiliation pattern
Urban vs rural Catholic affiliation pattern
Rural areas maintain higher Catholic affiliation than urban