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1. Should expressions of faith (ex. demonstrations, religious apparel, praying at a restaurant, etc.) be made in public?
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no, they shouldn’t
no, they shouldn’t, BUT…(Please indicate on the comment box)
yes, they should
yes, they should, BUT…(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. Despite the fact that you may not agree with the Church’s teachings, if 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. Have negative experiences in a church you attended led to you feeling not included or undervalued, and if yes, what were some of those?
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NO
IF YES PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY-
no youth/young adult group
no youth/young adult events
no opportunities to learn (ex. classes, retreats, Alpha, etc.)
no opportunities to volunteer / serve the community
opportunities to serve at Mass
no invitations from the priest to be involved
no invitations from other leaders in the parish or school community to be involved
no invitations from my friends or peers to join them at church
no requests for my feedback from person’s or groups in the parish
our church doesn’t look like ‘a church’ inside (ex. art, statues, stained glass, etc.)
bad music, and if so, describe what you currently DISLIKE (Please indicate on the comment box)
bad preaching from the priest
a priest I cannot understand nor relate to
disrespectful comments or attitudes from the priest or other leaders in the church
the teachings of the Church, in general, which I disagree with
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
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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7. Do you believe there is any value in the Catholic sacraments like the Eucharist and Confirmation?
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no, it is impossible to see any effect that they could actually have
no, modern people have advanced from needing things like the ‘sacraments’
yes, but it is different from person to person
yes, if you actually believe they are what the Church says they are
other (Please indicate on the comment box)
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8. Has your disagreement with the practice of faith also led to disbelief in God, or do you prefer to communicate with God in your own way?
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yes, which is why I don’t pray
yes, but I am open to trying to pray
no, I still believe but pray in my own way
no, because practicing religion is not the same as being spiritual
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. Do you think that the Christian belief that God has a personal plan for each of our lives has any value for people of today?
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not at all
somewhat
very valuable
different from person to person
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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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