Springtide Research Institute

We asked Catholic young people why they continue to identify or practice as Catholic. This word cloud visualizes the most frequently used terms in respondents’ open-ended responses. Get more data buff.ly/UcsNZXE

Springtide surveyed over 1,000 young people to document patterns in Catholic (dis)affiliation, relationships, and practice. In this report, you’ll find insights into the identities and behaviors of Catholic teens and young adults. Read the report: buff.ly/jgWZulh

When asked about how important religion is in their lives, almost half of our respondents say it is among the most important things or the most important thing in their life. Read more: buff.ly/tbGvD43

Building a sense of belonging in religious spaces matters; what happens when the community feels temporary? Our research shows peers are key to engagement in religious spaces, and their absence can leave young people feeling disconnected. Read more: buff.ly/tbGvD43

Family members play an essential role in the development of religious identity and involvement for young people. Almost two-thirds of the young people in our study continue to identify with the religious tradition in which they were raised. Learn more: buff.ly/tbGvD43

Why do some young people stay involved with religious or spiritual organizations? Our researchers discovered that religious involvement often grows from three interconnected influences: parents, peers, and personal belief. Find out more: buff.ly/tbGvD43

Our research finds that religious young people tend to volunteer more frequently than their non-religious peers. Get more data: buff.ly/oACaulY

Join us on Thursday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. ET for a free webinar on how to cultivate and strengthen belonging within your school. Learn how educators, principals and administrators can help students flourish. Sign up for free: buff.ly/T1diww2

Our 2025 data highlight various motivations for why teens and young adults engage in volunteer work. The most common reasons are that they enjoy it (46%) and it feels good to help others (42%). Find out more about why young people volunteer: buff.ly/3cUFKn0

Our research finds that young adults attend religious services less often than teens. Nearly half of teens, ages 13 to 17, attend religious services at least monthly, compared with about one-third of young adults, ages 18 to 25. Get more data: buff.ly/HAdlYec

Our data reveals that almost 40% of young people are currently part of a religious or spiritual community, while 33% have left their communities, and 29% have never taken part in one.   Learn more by downloading the full free report: buff.ly/HAdlYec

Is volunteering a common practice among teens and young adults? Two-thirds (66%) of respondents from our 2025 survey report volunteering at least once in the past year. Get more data on young people and volunteering: buff.ly/EUDrtUi

Join us on Thursday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. ET for a data-informed conversation with Catholic Charities USA (@CCharitiesUSA). This free webinar will explore how young people engage with faith, service, and sacred spaces. Register for the webinar: buff.ly/s0ga00C

In our free report, we find that about three-quarters of young people claim a religious identity or affiliation.  Discover more data: buff.ly/YZCzc0O

In 2025, we surveyed young people, ages 13–25, to learn about four key dimensions of their spiritual and religious lives. Our free report finds that the majority of young people say they are religious, spiritual or both. Download the report: buff.ly/YZCzc0O

While the holidays can amplify isolation for some young people, intentional care can create real moments of belonging. Discover practical ways to help young people feel included and supported during this time of year. Learn more: buff.ly/T8Y4inZ

Springtide’s Belonging Index helps you see how deeply your students feel noticed, named, and known. This field-tested tool provides clear insights that you can act on. Explore the Belonging Index: buff.ly/YhDW81M

Episode 7 of our podcast 13 to 25 is now available! Listen to "Model United Nations & Interfaith Collaboration: Stories from Mae & Nicole" on our website or anywhere you listen to podcasts: buff.ly/ryaF1bh

Episode 6 is now available! Tune in to hear Russell 16, in Maryland and Shruthakeerthi, 18, in California share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives: buff.ly/q6XW2f7 📲 🎧

Episode 5 of our podcast 13 to 25 is now available — “Growing through Hindu Community & Black Girl Smile: Stories from Roshini & Tara." Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on our website: buff.ly/Qu8OXNh