Catholicism as practiced in the Philippines today basically follows official doctrine. Divorce is not permitted, but annulments can be obtained. Children are taught the Catechism; adults attend Mass regularly, and in the office, it is quite normal to find employees reading their Bible. However, the pre-Hispanic animistic influence has blended in with Catholicism, resulting in a focus on the supernatural, and explains why there are so many followers of the charismatic group.