VOICED: Hispanics help Catholicism hold ground in US

The video explores the role of a Washington DC church in the lives of Hispanic immigrants, particularly focusing on Freddy Hernandez and his family. It highlights the church's adaptation to a growing Hispanic congregation, led by Father Stephen Carter. The video also discusses the importance of religion in Freddy's life and his efforts to integrate his children into American culture while maintaining their religious roots.

What is the primary reason Freddy Hernandez attends the church in Washington DC?

• It is the closest church to his home.

• The church offers services in Spanish.

• His family has always attended this church.

• He is the choir director.

What significant change did Father Stephen Carter make to accommodate the growing Hispanic community?

• He started offering bilingual masses.

• He increased the number of Spanish masses.

• He hired more Spanish-speaking staff.

• He built a new church building.

Why is religion considered a central pillar in Freddy's life?

• He donates a lot of money to the church.

• He teaches catechism classes.

• He attends church only on holidays.

• He is a priest at the church.

What is one of the goals Freddy and his wife have for their children's education?

• To make sure they excel in sports.

• To ensure they become fluent in Spanish.

• To integrate them into American culture while maintaining their faith.

• To enroll them in a public school.

What does research suggest about the religious devotion of native-born Latinos compared to their immigrant parents?

• They are not religious at all.

• They are more devout than their parents.

• They are less devout than their parents.

• They have the same level of devotion.