New Study: Parents’ Faith Practices Strongly Shape Adult Churchgoing
June 12, 2026
Despite decades of declining religious affiliation and church participation in the U.S., a new study says parents who model and share their faith at home tend to reap spiritual dividends, sooner or later.
The report, “Passing the Torch: How Faith Moves Across Generations,” released this month by Communio and the Institute for Family Studies, draws on data from more than 60,000 Americans age 25 and up who were raised in Christian traditions.
