Religious Practices in the Recognition of Spiritual Gifts Among Catholic Latinos: Spiritual Gifts as Motivation for Volunteering
Location
SU-214
Start Date
1-5-2026 12:50 PM
Department
Psychology
Abstract
While existing literature suggests that religious practices foster closeness to God and that spiritual well-being motivates service, there is limited research specifically addressing how the awareness of spiritual gifts influences volunteering within Catholics' context. This study examines the extent to which frequency of religious practices (e.g., prayer, bible study, mass attendance) relates to the awareness of spiritual gifts. It is further hypothesized that this awareness serves as a primary motivation for church and community volunteering service. Participants (n = 50) will be recruited from a Catholic parish at a “perseverance night” and will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires assessing frequency of religious practices, awareness of spiritual gifts, and volunteering motivation. The results are expected to contribute to the body of literature regarding the integration of Catholic practices and spiritual gifts as the motivation for social commitment.
Faculty Sponsor
Masami Takahashi
Religious Practices in the Recognition of Spiritual Gifts Among Catholic Latinos: Spiritual Gifts as Motivation for Volunteering
SU-214
While existing literature suggests that religious practices foster closeness to God and that spiritual well-being motivates service, there is limited research specifically addressing how the awareness of spiritual gifts influences volunteering within Catholics' context. This study examines the extent to which frequency of religious practices (e.g., prayer, bible study, mass attendance) relates to the awareness of spiritual gifts. It is further hypothesized that this awareness serves as a primary motivation for church and community volunteering service. Participants (n = 50) will be recruited from a Catholic parish at a “perseverance night” and will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires assessing frequency of religious practices, awareness of spiritual gifts, and volunteering motivation. The results are expected to contribute to the body of literature regarding the integration of Catholic practices and spiritual gifts as the motivation for social commitment.