Changing Patterns of Religious Belief (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Census 2022 finding: young vs older generation religion
Census 2022 finding: young vs older generation religion
Young people less religious: lower affiliation & attendance
% of 15-29 year olds identifying as Catholic
% of 15-29 year olds identifying as Catholic
55-60%
% of young Irish with no religious affiliation
% of young Irish with no religious affiliation
Around 25%
Weekly Mass attendance rate for under 35s
Weekly Mass attendance rate for under 35s
Fewer than 10%
Monthly attendance rate for young people
Monthly attendance rate for young people
20-25%
Key distinction in young people's religion data
Key distinction in young people's religion data
Religious identity vs actual practice
Rural vs urban Catholic identity rates
Rural vs urban Catholic identity rates
Rural areas show higher rates
Religious diversity in urban vs rural areas
Religious diversity in urban vs rural areas
Greater diversity in urban areas
Main occasions young people attend services
Main occasions young people attend services
Weddings, funerals, festivals, cultural events
Factor reducing trust in religious institutions
Factor reducing trust in religious institutions
Historical scandals
Social change affecting religious identity
Social change affecting religious identity
Non-religious identities now more acceptable
Urban youth religiosity compared to rural youth
Urban youth religiosity compared to rural youth
Urban youth tend to be less religious
Private spirituality vs organised attendance
Private spirituality vs organised attendance
Private prayer more common than organised worship
