Advancement Foundation Catholic Schools Survey

Please answer these questions as you feel they best represent your parish and your perceptions about Catholic schools.

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* 1. Name of Parish

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* 2. City

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* 3. Number of Children/Youth Enrolled in Formation/Catechism

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* 4. For the next series of statements, please rank from 5 (Strongly Agree) to 1 (Stongly Disagree):

	5 (Strongly Agree)	4 (Somewhat Agree)	3 (Neutral)	2 (Somewhat Disagree)	1 (Strongly Disagree)
The need for Catholic schools is at least as great today as in the past.	The need for Catholic schools is at least as great today as in the past. 5 (Strongly Agree)	The need for Catholic schools is at least as great today as in the past. 4 (Somewhat Agree)	The need for Catholic schools is at least as great today as in the past. 3 (Neutral)	The need for Catholic schools is at least as great today as in the past. 2 (Somewhat Disagree)	The need for Catholic schools is at least as great today as in the past. 1 (Strongly Disagree)
Catholic schools are worth what it costs to operate them.	Catholic schools are worth what it costs to operate them. 5 (Strongly Agree)	Catholic schools are worth what it costs to operate them. 4 (Somewhat Agree)	Catholic schools are worth what it costs to operate them. 3 (Neutral)	Catholic schools are worth what it costs to operate them. 2 (Somewhat Disagree)	Catholic schools are worth what it costs to operate them. 1 (Strongly Disagree)
Catholic schools are an essential part of the Church’s educational ministry.	Catholic schools are an essential part of the Church’s educational ministry. 5 (Strongly Agree)	Catholic schools are an essential part of the Church’s educational ministry. 4 (Somewhat Agree)	Catholic schools are an essential part of the Church’s educational ministry. 3 (Neutral)	Catholic schools are an essential part of the Church’s educational ministry. 2 (Somewhat Disagree)	Catholic schools are an essential part of the Church’s educational ministry. 1 (Strongly Disagree)
In addition to the family, Catholic schools are the best means for religious formation of the young.	In addition to the family, Catholic schools are the best means for religious formation of the young. 5 (Strongly Agree)	In addition to the family, Catholic schools are the best means for religious formation of the young. 4 (Somewhat Agree)	In addition to the family, Catholic schools are the best means for religious formation of the young. 3 (Neutral)	In addition to the family, Catholic schools are the best means for religious formation of the young. 2 (Somewhat Disagree)	In addition to the family, Catholic schools are the best means for religious formation of the young. 1 (Strongly Disagree)
The Catholic school is one of the best means of evangelization in the Church today.	The Catholic school is one of the best means of evangelization in the Church today. 5 (Strongly Agree)	The Catholic school is one of the best means of evangelization in the Church today. 4 (Somewhat Agree)	The Catholic school is one of the best means of evangelization in the Church today. 3 (Neutral)	The Catholic school is one of the best means of evangelization in the Church today. 2 (Somewhat Disagree)	The Catholic school is one of the best means of evangelization in the Church today. 1 (Strongly Disagree)
My parish maintains a data base with family and child count by age.	My parish maintains a data base with family and child count by age. 5 (Strongly Agree)	My parish maintains a data base with family and child count by age. 4 (Somewhat Agree)	My parish maintains a data base with family and child count by age. 3 (Neutral)	My parish maintains a data base with family and child count by age. 2 (Somewhat Disagree)	My parish maintains a data base with family and child count by age. 1 (Strongly Disagree)

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* 5. Are you a pastor of a parish school?

Yes

No