The San Antonio-New Braunfels Metro Area is home to a wide variety of churches. From large congregations with thousands of members to smaller parish churches, there is something for everyone. Many of the larger churches have been around for several decades, while smaller ones are springing up in new neighborhoods and suburbs. In terms of religious denominations, the area is extremely diverse. The region is home to Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal and other Christian denominations as well as Jewish synagogues and Islamic mosques. All faiths are welcome here and celebrated by the many faithful followers who call this area home. Additionally, there are many non-denominational churches which provide a unique worship experience for those seeking something different from traditional services or who may not feel comfortable with mainstream religions. The diversity of religious offerings in the metro area makes it one of the most vibrant faith-based communities in Texas.
56.3% of the people in San Antonio-New Braunfels Metro Area are religious:
- 8.1% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 29.7% are Catholic
- 1.7% are Lutheran
- 3.2% are Methodist
- 1.4% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 1.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.5% are an eastern faith
- 1.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.