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Age distribution among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
32%
29%
21%
3,002
Once or twice a month
21%
32%
30%
17%
1,093
Several times a year
16%
38%
28%
18%
1,050
Seldom/never
13%
34%
30%
23%
1,822
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
11%
28%
35%
13%
1%
3,002
Once or twice a month
15%
12%
27%
35%
11%
1%
1,093
Several times a year
12%
12%
30%
34%
11%
1%
1,050
Seldom/never
8%
10%
29%
35%
15%
2%
1,822
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
53%
3,061
Once or twice a month
43%
57%
1,110
Several times a year
47%
53%
1,070
Seldom/never
46%
54%
1,860
Don't know
49%
51%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
3%
3%
38%
2%
3,011
Once or twice a month
63%
2%
2%
30%
2%
1,101
Several times a year
60%
3%
4%
32%
2%
1,061
Seldom/never
63%
4%
3%
29%
2%
1,841
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
15%
53%
3,031
Once or twice a month
24%
15%
61%
1,097
Several times a year
28%
12%
60%
1,063
Seldom/never
23%
15%
62%
1,839
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Income distribution among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
19%
24%
17%
2,597
Once or twice a month
33%
18%
26%
23%
984
Several times a year
30%
19%
28%
23%
946
Seldom/never
35%
21%
27%
16%
1,549
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Educational distribution among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
28%
16%
11%
3,045
Once or twice a month
40%
29%
19%
11%
1,106
Several times a year
43%
27%
18%
12%
1,062
Seldom/never
53%
26%
14%
7%
1,846
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
9%
13%
7%
22%
3,052
Once or twice a month
51%
10%
11%
5%
23%
1,105
Several times a year
54%
8%
10%
6%
22%
1,066
Seldom/never
53%
7%
13%
9%
19%
1,855
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
70%
3,049
Once or twice a month
32%
68%
1,107
Several times a year
33%
67%
1,064
Seldom/never
29%
71%
1,852
Don't know
22%
78%
100
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Belief in God among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
25%
5%
1%
1%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
63%
29%
4%
1%
2%
1%
1,110
Several times a year
57%
34%
6%
1%
1%
1%
1,070
Seldom/never
66%
25%
5%
1%
2%
1%
1,860
Don't know
49%
37%
4%
9%
< 1%
2%
101
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Importance of religion in one's life among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
26%
6%
2%
< 1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
53%
38%
7%
2%
< 1%
1,110
Several times a year
51%
38%
9%
2%
< 1%
1,070
Seldom/never
49%
37%
10%
3%
< 1%
1,860
Don't know
75%
13%
5%
2%
4%
101
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Attendance at religious services among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
38%
17%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
41%
40%
19%
< 1%
1,110
Several times a year
34%
46%
20%
< 1%
1,070
Seldom/never
33%
42%
25%
< 1%
1,860
Don't know
41%
33%
18%
8%
101
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Frequency of prayer among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
17%
5%
9%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
59%
22%
8%
11%
1%
1,110
Several times a year
51%
23%
11%
15%
< 1%
1,070
Seldom/never
48%
23%
9%
19%
1%
1,860
Don't know
61%
19%
1%
9%
9%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
11%
10%
56%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
15%
10%
12%
62%
1%
1,110
Several times a year
12%
7%
13%
69%
< 1%
1,070
Seldom/never
12%
7%
8%
72%
< 1%
1,860
Don't know
21%
12%
5%
56%
7%
101
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Frequency of meditation among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
9%
4%
32%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
37%
12%
5%
45%
1%
1,110
Several times a year
28%
11%
9%
51%
2%
1,070
Seldom/never
27%
6%
4%
62%
1%
1,860
Don't know
38%
13%
< 1%
25%
23%
101
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
14%
6%
7%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
53%
27%
11%
9%
1%
1,110
Several times a year
43%
19%
24%
13%
1%
1,070
Seldom/never
42%
15%
13%
29%
1%
1,860
Don't know
57%
2%
7%
12%
23%
101
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
12%
42%
10%
3%
3,061
Once or twice a month
29%
10%
49%
11%
1%
1,110
Several times a year
27%
8%
51%
11%
2%
1,070
Seldom/never
26%
8%
56%
9%
2%
1,860
Don't know
35%
6%
36%
6%
16%
101
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
65%
1%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
29%
69%
1%
1%
1,110
Several times a year
29%
69%
1%
1%
1,070
Seldom/never
27%
71%
1%
1%
1,860
Don't know
32%
51%
6%
10%
101
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Frequency of reading scripture among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
12%
10%
41%
1%
3,061
Once or twice a month
22%
15%
11%
52%
< 1%
1,110
Several times a year
15%
10%
16%
59%
< 1%
1,070
Seldom/never
16%
9%
8%
67%
1%
1,860
Don't know
30%
12%
3%
41%
13%
101
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Interpreting scripture among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
34%
3%
28%
8%
3,061
Once or twice a month
24%
38%
2%
29%
7%
1,110
Several times a year
25%
38%
3%
28%
6%
1,070
Seldom/never
25%
37%
3%
27%
8%
1,860
Don't know
34%
17%
12%
15%
21%
101
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Belief in Heaven among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
10%
5%
3,061
Once or twice a month
86%
8%
6%
1,110
Several times a year
86%
10%
4%
1,070
Seldom/never
85%
10%
5%
1,860
Don't know
72%
11%
17%
101
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Belief in Hell among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
29%
9%
3,061
Once or twice a month
65%
26%
9%
1,110
Several times a year
66%
27%
6%
1,070
Seldom/never
62%
31%
7%
1,860
Don't know
54%
22%
24%
101
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Party affiliation among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
20%
45%
3,061
Once or twice a month
39%
16%
46%
1,110
Several times a year
38%
18%
44%
1,070
Seldom/never
40%
19%
42%
1,860
Don't know
30%
28%
41%
101
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Political ideology among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
34%
24%
5%
3,061
Once or twice a month
34%
40%
22%
4%
1,110
Several times a year
35%
41%
20%
4%
1,070
Seldom/never
39%
34%
20%
6%
1,860
Don't know
35%
20%
18%
27%
101
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Views about size of government among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
49%
3%
3%
3,061
Once or twice a month
50%
46%
2%
3%
1,110
Several times a year
49%
46%
3%
2%
1,070
Seldom/never
49%
45%
2%
4%
1,860
Don't know
39%
42%
11%
8%
101
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Views about government aid to the poor among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
52%
4%
2%
3,061
Once or twice a month
45%
50%
4%
2%
1,110
Several times a year
47%
49%
3%
1%
1,070
Seldom/never
52%
43%
3%
2%
1,860
Don't know
46%
38%
10%
5%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
50%
5%
3,061
Once or twice a month
52%
45%
3%
1,110
Several times a year
51%
46%
4%
1,070
Seldom/never
50%
45%
5%
1,860
Don't know
37%
50%
13%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
24%
4%
4%
3,061
Once or twice a month
74%
19%
3%
4%
1,110
Several times a year
72%
21%
4%
4%
1,070
Seldom/never
69%
23%
4%
4%
1,860
Don't know
52%
31%
8%
10%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
35%
9%
3,061
Once or twice a month
62%
30%
7%
1,110
Several times a year
59%
34%
8%
1,070
Seldom/never
55%
35%
10%
1,860
Don't know
38%
41%
21%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
56%
2%
4%
3,061
Once or twice a month
35%
59%
2%
4%
1,110
Several times a year
37%
60%
2%
2%
1,070
Seldom/never
44%
50%
3%
3%
1,860
Don't know
37%
47%
5%
11%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among Catholics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of Catholics who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
34%
4%
28%
5%
3,061
Once or twice a month
34%
32%
4%
26%
4%
1,110
Several times a year
33%
32%
4%
28%
4%
1,070
Seldom/never
31%
27%
4%
33%
5%
1,860
Don't know
13%
20%
12%
34%
20%
101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.