Catechist Survey

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* 1. How long have you been a catechist?

This is my first year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-8 years

More than 8 years

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* 2. What is the level/age of the group(s) you currently catechize (teach)? Check all that apply.

Under 5

Grades K-2 (5-8)

Grades 3-6 (8-11)

Grades 7-8 (12-13)

Grades 9-10 (14-16)

Grades 11-12 (17-18)

Young Adults (18-29)

Adults (29+)

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* 3. Where on the continuum would you place yourself when asking yourself if you have the necessary skills and knowledge to be the best catechist that you can be?

I have almost none of the skills and knowledge that I need

I have a few of the skills and knowledge that I need.

I have some of the skills and knowledge that I need.

I have most of the skills and knowledge that I need.

I have all the skills and knowledge that I need.

I have almost none of the skills and knowledge that I need

I have a few of the skills and knowledge that I need.

I have some of the skills and knowledge that I need.

I have most of the skills and knowledge that I need.

I have all the skills and knowledge that I need.

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* 4. In which of the following training/formation opportunities have you participated in or are participating in currently? (Check all that apply.)

I read my Catechist Manual/Leader's Guide

I attend parish in-services

I attend deanery/DIOCORE/regional inservices

I meet with the Faith Formation Leader on a regular basis (at least once per month)

I attend college courses on theology or methodology

I attend on-line courses on theology or methodology

I participate in Dayton online courses

I attend adult faith formation offerings

I read books to help me learn more about my faith

I regularly read the Witness

I attend or have attended the Impact Program (or Lay Formation Program)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. In which areas would you like additional training/formation/inservice? Please rank the following eight categories in your order of preference, with 1 being the one you would be most interested in and 8 being the least.

Formation in the Catholic Faith

Classroom management tools

Teaching methods

Methods for working with adults and parents

Motivational techniques to inspire

Understanding the capacity of the learner with regard to faith development

Resources (including online)

How to reach those with diverse abilities (persons with disabilities)

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* 6. How would you like to receive training/formation? (Check all that apply.)

In a gathered session with other catechists at a parish/cluster location

In a regional gathering with other catechists

By reading books or using other resources on my own

As online resources that I can view according to my schedule

As an online discussion group or course

By participating in a class/course in a face-to-face setting

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How likely are you to attend a gathered catechist formation event?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not at all likely.

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* 8. Select up to three of the following concerns that would prevent or discourage you from being a part of a catechist formation event.

Traveling more than 25 miles to attend

Cost greater than $25

When attending a session would take more than 2 hours of my time

Family schedule

Formation that is not relevant to my role

I feel competent and am not in need of additional formation

Other (please specify)

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* 9. To your knowledge, what is the approximate size of your parish?

Small (fewer than 200 families)

Medium (200-500 families)

Large (more than 500 families)

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* 10. What setting do you consider your parish to be?

Rural

Urban (City)

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* 11. Is your parish part of a cluster?

Yes

I don't know