Religious Education Enrollment Data

The data included in this information shows some patterns within the diocese.
Program Size: Small = 0-50 Medium = 51-100 Large = 101-200 X-Large = 201+

According to this data, the Northwest Deanery RE programs range from Large to Small. They also have growing adult formation opportunities. According to data taken from the Glenmary Research Center (2013), the counties in this deanery have seen some shifts in their population. According to statistics submitted to the Office of Catholic Formation on annual RE surveys, the RE enrollment has dropped about 50% in the last three years.

According to this data, the North Central Deanery RE programs range from Medium to X-Small. According to data taken from the Glenmary Research Center (2013), the counties in this deanery have seen some shifts in their population. These counties have a very high percentage of Catholics with a good number of those being adult. Because of this, it is vital that the parishes in this deanery actively pursue more adult formation and evangelization opportunities. According to statistics submitted to the Office of Catholic Formation on annual RE surveys, the RE enrollment has only decreased about 5% in the last three years. This shows a steady enrollment.

According to this data, the Southwest Deanery RE programs range from X-Large to Small. They also have growing adult formation opportunities. According to data taken from the Glenmary Research Center (2013), the counties in this deanery have seen some shifts in their population. This area of the diocese has the largest percentage of population under the age of 18, therefore will naturally have larger RE programs. St. Croix county is obviously still growing with a high percentage of those individuals being Catholic. According to statistics submitted to the Office of Catholic Formation on annual RE surveys, the RE enrollment has increased about 15% in the last three years.

According to this data, the South Central Deanery RE programs range from X-Large to X-Small. The majority of these parishes cluster their leadership and planning, thus allowing for more fiscal stewardship. According to data taken from the Glenmary Research Center (2013), the counties in this deanery have seen some shifts in their population. These counties have a very high percentage of Catholics with a good number of those being of both youth and older adults. Because of this, it is vital that the parishes in this deanery actively pursue more adult and family formation and evangelization opportunities. According to statistics submitted to the Office of Catholic Formation on annual RE surveys, the RE enrollment has seen no change in the last three years.

According to this data, the East Deanery RE programs range from X-Large to Small. According to data taken from the Glenmary Research Center (2013), the counties in this deanery have seen some shifts in their population. These counties appear to have a shift of Catholic population – either those moving out of the area or leaving the Church. Because of this, it is vital that the parishes in this deanery actively pursue more adult and family formation and evangelization opportunities. According to statistics submitted to the Office of Catholic Formation on annual RE surveys, the RE enrollment has seen a 7% increase in the last three years. This indicates efforts have been made to promote the Catholic faith with families and youth.