The Yellow Tree
1. Do you believe there is value to faith being expressed in public?
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yes, people should have the right to self-expression, anytime and anywhere
yes, it is a good example to show to the world
yes, but not at all times or in all places
no, faith/religion is something that should be kept to oneself
no, people should not draw the attention of others to their personal faith/religion
no, unless you are surrounded only by others of the same faith/religion
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. If you were asked by someone to explain something from the four categories of teachings (Revelation, Sacraments, Morality, Prayer & Worship), do you think you could?
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YES
YES, but I wouldn't
NO
NO, even if I could
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. If you were to begin attending church regularly what sorts of things would you hope to find in order to feel included AND valued in the parish community?
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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
if our church looked more like ‘a church’ inside (ex. art, statues, stained glass, etc.)
different music, and if so, describe what you currently DISLIKE (Please indicate on the comment box)
better preaching from the priest
a priest I can understand and relate to
for the Church to change teachings on things I disagree with
nothing
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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6. Even if you have never been to the sacrament of confession/reconciliation, do you think there is any value in it, and if so, what is it?
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people feel relief in their heart/conscience afterwards
it could help people overcome certain struggles in their lives
people might receive helpful advice
it gives people peace of mind
I don’t think anyone actually benefits from it
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7. Did receiving the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation have any impact on your life, and if so, what do you think that was?
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I really sensed that they drew me closer to God
I felt more part of the church community
people made me feel special those days
they were great occasions to celebrate with my family
I was given memorable or awesome presents because of receiving them
I didn’t really notice much of a difference
they made no difference
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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8. Despite the fact that you do not find the practice of faith very valuable, how important do you think praying is (i.e. having a conversation with God)?
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very important
somewhat
not at all
not important to me but maybe different from person to person
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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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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
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‘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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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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