Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is home to several churches of varying denominations. There are Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, and non-denominational churches throughout the parish. Many of the churches have been in the area for generations and have become integral parts of the local community. The congregations are active in providing a variety of services to their members as well as aiding those in need within the parish. They play a key role in empowering individuals to make positive change in their lives and promote unity among their members through various initiatives such as bible study groups, outreach programs, and special events. On any given Sunday morning, one can find these congregations gathering together in prayer and fellowship to celebrate their shared faith.
55.8% of the people in Avoyelles County are religious:
- 8.0% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 43.8% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 0.9% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 0.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.