VOICED : De compras y bendecidos

In Bogotá, Catholics attend mass in a shopping center, reflecting a growing trend in Colombia, a country with a significant Catholic population. This adaptation aims to integrate religious practices into daily life, making it more convenient for followers. Arnoldo, a priest for 17 years, notes the strengthening of his community. The church's strategy is to simplify religious participation as many Colombians shift from Catholicism to Protestantism, with three-quarters of Protestants having been raised Catholic. The church sees any location as suitable for spreading God's word.

What is the unique location where a group of Catholics attend mass in Bogotá?

• A community center

• A shopping mall

• A traditional church

• A public park

How long has Arnoldo been conducting masses in the shopping mall?

• 17 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

What is one reason people find attending mass in the shopping mall convenient?

• It is less crowded

• It is more traditional

• They can shop or eat afterwards

• It is closer to their homes

What challenge is the Catholic Church facing in Colombia?

• Followers converting to other faiths

• Decline in church donations

• Shortage of church buildings

• Lack of priests

What percentage of Protestants in Colombia were raised as Catholics?

• One in four

• Four in four

• Two in four

• Three in four