Updated
les June 22, 2011
Research Studies and Reports
NEW!
Recently Released: Pew Research Center Study on Millennials—America's newest generation, the Millennials, is in this coming-of-age phase. Who are they? How are they different? How are they being shaped by their moment in history? The Pew Research Center sets out to answer these questions and more in the executive summary and full research report. (2010)
Adolescents and their Faith
By Research Study
- Effective Practices (2004)
- Hardwired to Connect (2003)
- National Study of Youth and Religion (2005)
By Topic
The NFCYM has gathered statistics on various aspects of teen life. Review this information to keep current on the latest information regarding adolescent behavior and attitudes on these subjects: Drugs and Alcohol, Mass Participation, Media, Mental Health, Life Issues, Sex, Smoking, and Violence.
Catholics and Youth Ministry Leaders
By Research Study
- Diocesan Directors of Youth Ministry (2005)
- Lay Parish Ministers: A Study of Emerging Leadership (2005)
- Survey of U.S. Catholics (2005)
By Organization
Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate
CARA is a national, non-profit, Georgetown University affiliated research center that conducts social scientific studies about the Catholic Church.
- NEW! The Ordination Class of 2011
(136 KB) (See especially the information regarding impact of youth ministers and NCYC on vocations.) - Catholic Church Statistics
- Free Online Publications
- Mass Attendance (132 KB)
- Young Adult Catholics
The United States Catholic Conference's Office of Media Relations