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61% stated style of worship. As raised as a Roman Catholic in a devout family worship was 35-60 mins depending on the speed of the priest. One had it down to under 30 mins. You could set your watch to it and some did.

In an Evangelical and Baptist church the “style of worship” is a much longer time. 60-90 mins (as the Holy Spirit moves the worship service) for the worship service with the Lord’s supper; about a 15-20 min break then Sunday school for the youngsters and for the adults sit for the Gospel hour/sermon; all followed by a fellowship time in the basement. All lasts to about 1:30pm. The remainder of the day is family time. Then most come back for the evening scripture study.

On Mondays the ladies meet for Bible study. Tuesday’s are fellowship Sermons for all. Wednesday night is usually the time for elders (men who have jobs and are not paid to preach) to conduct church business; Thursday is men’s Bible study.

So that is the “style of worship” these Latinos are flocking to.

Not for the timid of heart.

It depends on the parish -- at my (Catholic) parish, the mass is a Latin High Mass which takes about two hours, also followed by a couple hours of fellowship. The deacon hosts a bible study every week as well, and the ladies of the parish have some sort of prayer meeting. There is a men's club, which I've never bothered to join. The parish also hosts prayer and fellowship on Friday afternoon. There is also a parish council of laymen which meets monthly.

I've also been to masses where the priest speed-reads the mass in 25 minutes and everybody leaves without so much as a "God keep you." It ultimately depends on the pastor, the congregation, and how much effort everyone is willing to put into fostering a vibrant parish life and family. Sadly, far too many people these days view their spiritual life as just another box to check off by doing the bare minimum required.