IN TERMS OF FAITH FORMATION, CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ARE THE NEW PARISH FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS.

“Catholic schools present important opportunities for students to have conversations about faith that are not always encouraged elsewhere,” said Wieboldt. “In this way, Catholic schools uniquely equip students to understand how God is working in their lives and bring conversations about faith to a wider audience ”

Another interesting point was centered on Mass attendance “In general, young people aren't going with their families to Mass on Sunday,” said Wieboldt. “Rather, they're sustaining their faith by going to Mass with their classmates during the school week.”

Kiefer indicated that this finding presents an important takeaway for the Catholic Church in the U S “There’s a lot of talk about the revitalization of parish life The Student Voices Project (SVP) showed us that there are ways for Catholic high schools and universities to partner with parishes and share resources and programs. This can help bring young people into the life of the parish and thus revitalize local faith communities.”