Four-Year Study on Serva Fidem at Dowling Catholic High School

Category One Consulting (C1C), a research arm of PEW Research, performed a four year study on Dowling Catholic Serva Fidem graduates. See results below...

Mass Attendance

Serva Fidem students attended Mass more frequently and stayed more consistent over time. Serva Fidem students were 59% more likely to attend Mass 4+ times a month.

Faith Behaviors

Serva Fidem students participated in a greater number of other faith behaviors than other students, with the greatest difference seen in Eucharistic Adoration and faith journaling, but also volunteering, reconciliation, daily Mass, and the rosary.

Religious Status

Serva Fidem students were more likely to be active Catholics (77%). Religious status tended to stay stable over time.

Key Takeaway

Serva Fidem students keep their faith. They were more likely to be committed to their faith, engaged in faith behaviors, and show more faith impact.