Jefferson Parish is located in the southeastern corner of Louisiana, and is home to a diverse range of religious communities. Among these are several local churches that serve as gathering places for the residents of Jefferson Parish. These churches provide a variety of services, from worship and prayer to education programs and social outreach. From traditional denominations like Roman Catholicism and Baptist Christianity to non-denominational fellowships, there is a place for everyone in the faith communities of Jefferson Parish. The spirit of hospitality and deep commitment to service make these congregations special sanctuaries for those who want to deepen their connection with God and neighbor.
54.1% of the people in Jefferson County are religious:
- 5.9% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 34.6% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 3.1% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.6% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.