Faith and Spiritual Life of Young Adult Catholics in a Rising Hispanic Church

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

Av Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), Center for Applied Research in the Apost, Ctr for Appl'd Res. in the Apostolate.., Ctr for Appl'd Res. in the Apostolate. ., Thomas Gaunt SJ, Thomas Gaunt, Thomas, Gaunt

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2023 Catholic Media Association Second Place Award, Pastoral Ministry – Youth & Young Adult2023 Catholic Media Association Second Place Award, Future ChurchThis book carefully explores the claim that young adults (18 to 35) are leaving Catholicism in the United States. According to primary empirical research, many young adults stay and do so living their faith in engaged ways. Most, however, do not do it in the traditional context of the parish. Young adult Catholics are living their faith and spiritual life largely in small faith communities, ecclesial movements, faith-based affinity groups, at home, and through individual practice. The description of research findings is supplemented by commentaries from leaders in evangelization and young adult ministry, from both a theological and a sociological perspective. In a church that is more culturally diverse and increasingly Hispanic, this book offers key insights to better understand the spirituality of young adult Catholics today. Contributors include Mark M. Gray, Michal J. Kramarek, Claudia Avila Cosnahan, Allan Figueroa Deck, SJ, Hosffman Ospino, Darius Villalobos, Patricia Wittberg, SC, and Thomas P. Gaunt, SJ.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-11-21
Mått140 x 216 x 10 mm
Vikt544 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor158
FörlagLiturgical Press
ISBN9780814667958

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Thomas P. Gaunt, SJ, PhD,is a Jesuit of the USA East Province. He is the executive director for the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). He has a PhD in city planning from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Previously he was the executive secretary of the Jesuit Conference-USA and director of formation and studies for the Jesuits of the Maryland and New York Provinces. Among his publications are: New Faces, New Possibilities: Cultural Diversity and Structural Change in Institutes of Women Religious, Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century, Pathways to Religious Life, and Catholic Bishops in the United States: Church Leadership in the Third Millennium.

ContentsList of Figure and Tables viiList of Contributors ixAcknowledgments xiiiIntroduction xvMark M. GrayCHAPTER ONEFaith Group Activity among Catholic Young Adults 1Mark M. GrayCHAPTER TWOYoung Catholics in Small Christian Communities:Who They Are and Why They Get Involved 17Michal J. KramarekCHAPTER THREEThe Role of Small Christian Communities for CatholicYoung Adults: Differences by Gender and Ethnicity 39Patricia Wittberg, SCCHAPTER FOURUS Young Adult Catholics Discerning Spirituality andFamily Life: What Is the Verdict? 53Hosffman OspinoCHAPTER FIVENew Pastoral-Theological Directions on the Faith,Spirituality, and Leadership Formation of Hispanic/LatinxYouth and Young Adults in Light of CARA’s Research 73Allan Figueroa Deck, SJCHAPTER SIXThe Experiences and Perspectives of YoungHispanics/Latines through the Pandemic 91Claudia Avila CosnahanCHAPTER SEVENWhere Do We Go from Here? 99Darius VillalobosCONCLUSIONLearnings 111Thomas P. Gaunt, SJAPPENDIXThe CARA Research Studies Used in This Book 117Michal J. KramarekReferences 121Index 131

"New lessons for new times! This book will provide you critical insight into ministry with Hispanic young people, and crucial aspects overlooked by previous studies. The research reaffirms the role of authentic faith communities to accompany young people who pray and reflect on their daily life, and discern a call to service for others. The well-informed essays will help you explore how to foster new spiritual growth with young adults in your Catholic community and across the country."Jose Matos Auffant, National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana (LaRED)