The Yellow Tree
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What is the value of faith being expressed in public (ex. demonstrations, religious apparel, praying at a restaurant, etc.)?
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growing in confidence in your own faith
setting an example for others to follow
giving a witness to others that you are a believer
reminding the world of the place faith/religion should have in our lives
pushing back the forces of darkness in the world
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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2. Does religion require ongoing commitment?
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only if a person chose their religion as an adult (i.e. not given it from parents as a baby)
no, it’s more that someone is just born into it
no, a one time decision should be enough for life
yes, because that is for your own good
yes, otherwise you are a hypocrite (i.e. saying one thing but doing something else)
yes, but each person should be free to define that for
yes, because our commitment to anything should always grow over time
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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3. Are you confident that you understand the Church’s four categories of teachings (Revelation, Sacraments, Morality, Prayer & Worship) to share something about them with others?
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yes, I have learned about these in religion class and/or at home
yes, I have learned about these through the Catechism
yes, I have learned about these online from personal interest
yes, I could, but I would be too uncomfortable to share with others
yes, I think I could but I don’t know how much I actually know
no, I have not heard of these categories before
no, even though I have heard of them, I don’t think I understand what they mean
no, it would be too embarrassing to maybe be wrong about something I say
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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4. Of the things listed below, which ones have strengthened your understanding of the Church’s teachings?
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my parents
my grandparents
my godparents
my other relatives
my friends
my friends’ parents
books &magazines
TV & film
the Internet & social media
Catholic school activities
religion class
Catholic clubs/groups
priest’s homilies at Mass
none of the above
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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5. What makes you feel included AND valued in parish activities and ministries offered for continuing the journey of faith after the sacraments of Baptism/Confirmation/Eucharist?
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youth/young adult group
youth/young adult events
opportunities to learn (ex. classes, retreats, Alpha, etc.)
opportunities to volunteer / serve the community
opportunities to serve at Mass
invitations from my priest to be involved
invitations from other leaders in the parish or school community to be involved
invitations from my friends or peers to join them at church
requests for my feedback from persons or groups in the parish
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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6. What impact does regular confession/reconciliation have in your life?
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-major impact
-some impact
-little impact
-no impact
-I do not go to this sacrament because of fear
-I do not go to this sacrament because I confess directly to God
-I do not go to this sacrament because I do not know how
7. How does continually receiving the Eucharist impact your daily life?
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it is something very personal which I find hard to describe
it gives me courage to do difficult things which I know are right
it increases my faith
it strengthens my love of God and neighbour
it is helping me to discern my vocation (i.e. God’s call and plan for my life)
I’m not really sure
I haven’t really thought that it makes much impact in my life
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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8. In what situations do you have a conversation with God (i.e. prayer)?
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when I am stressed
when I am anxious
when I am lonely
when I am depressed
when I have no other hope
when I am looking for answers
when I am happy
when I am at peace
when all is going well and I want to give thanks
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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9. What motivates you to discover your purpose in life?
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the desire to please God
the desire to please my parents
the desire to please my friends
the desire to be happy/at peace
the desire to be powerful
the desire to be wealthy
the desire to serve others
the desire to change the world for the better
the desire to go down in history (i.e. to be remembered)
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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10.
We believe that God has a personal plan for each of our lives. Do you think the Christian Community offers the right resources to help people discover what God’s plan is for each of them?
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yes, entirely
yes, but it’s still not easy to solve
no, people are obviously still lost in their search
no, the Christian Community is behind the times
11.
‘Secularism’ insists that faith be kept private. In our modern world, what do you consider appropriate behaviour from people of faith?
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praying in public
taking part in religious demonstrations
going door to door distributing information
wearing special clothing associated with their religion
not having to work on certain holidays (important in their religion)
being free to vote according to their faith
being allowed to require people in schools or the workplace to follow religious principles
not having to follow laws or pay taxes which contradict your faith
being allowed to publicly disagree (respectfully) with other peoples’ faith
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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12.
What are the downsides to being identified as a person of faith in public?
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facing criticism
the threat of violence
the possibility of losing your job
not being taken seriously
being excluded from certain functions you may want to have
inability to form your own opinions
being misinterpreted
separating yourself from the rest of society
creating divisions between people who are different than yourself
causing others to feel uncomfortable unfairly
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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