...as an indirect/imperfect indicator of differential fertility levels between (non)religious groups in Canada.

Just builds the anticipation :)

Majority of Canadian Orthodox Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs were born outside the country.

This event celebrates the 40th anniversary of the seminal book Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life with its four living authors Richard Madsen from UC San Diego, William Sullivan, Ann Swidler from UC Berkeley, and Steven Tipton from Emory University.

(3/3) To watch Joel's guest lecture from last November: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMa...

(2/3) "...These nine practices represent empirically grounded strategies that strengthen transmission outcomes for children and youth. They enhance parental, parish, peer, and institutional influences, helping the ecosystem function more effectively."

Watch Joel's talk “Planting Seeds: The Catholic Parish in the Religious Transmission Ecosystem” here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMa...

Amy highlights: "Kids come in for classes in Catholic parishes (for First Communion, for Confirmation, etc.), and parents slowly find themselves coming back too for this reason. It’s a small reminder that sometimes children lead the way back to church more than we realize."