Hazlet, NJ is home to a number of local religious congregations, including but not limited to, St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church, The First Presbyterian Church of Hazlet, and The Hazlet United Methodist Church. Each church has its own unique history and style of worship that appeal to the local population. The St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church offers Masses in both English and Spanish as well as several special events throughout the year such as their annual Holy Communion Service in February and an Easter Vigil Mass in April. The First Presbyterian Church of Hazlet also offers weekly services and various community outreach programs for those in need. Finally, the Hazlet United Methodist Church holds regular Sunday worship services in addition to offering Bible studies and youth groups for all ages. All three churches offer a warm welcome to visitors from near and far seeking spiritual renewal.
57.4% of the people in Hazlet are religious:
- 1.3% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 42.7% are Catholic
- 1.0% are Lutheran
- 2.5% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 1.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.3% are another Christian faith
- 3.3% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 1.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.