Growing in Faith Together: An Adult Faith Formation Program for Risen Savior Catholic Church

Dear Research Participant:

Your participation in a research project is requested.  The title of the study is “Growing in Faith Together: An Adult Faith Formation Program for Risen Savior Catholic Church”.  The research is being conducted by Sister Annette Lucero, O.P., a student in the Theology and Philosophy department at Barry University, and is seeking information that will be useful in the field of Adult Faith Formation.  The aims of the research are to better understand the needs in the area of Adult Faith Formation at Risen Savior Catholic Church.  In accordance with these aims, the following online survey through Survey Monkey is being used.  We anticipate the number of participants to be 100-150. No information is collected that identifies you in any way. 

If you decide to participate in this research, please  answer the following survey questions which should take about 10 minutes.

Your consent to be a research participant is strictly voluntary and should you decline to participate or should you choose to drop out at any time during the study, there will be no adverse effects on your membership in the parish.

There are no known risks to you.  There are no direct benefits to you however your participation in this study will assist me in completion of my Doctor of Ministry Degree.  By completing this survey you consent to participate in this research.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the study or your participation in the study, you may contact me, Sister Annette Lucero, O.P., (alucero@risensaviorcc.org) at (505)821-1571 ext. 108, my supervisor, Fr. Jorge Presmanes, OP, (jpresmanes@barry.edu) at (305) 899-3028 or the Institutional Review Board point of contact, Jasmine Trana, (jtrana@barry.edu) at (305) 899-3020.

Thank you for your participation.

Sincerely,
Sister Annette Lucero, OP

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* 1. Gender:

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* 2. Age

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* 3. How would you define your Ethnic/Cultural Background?

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* 4. Are you a registered member of Risen Savior Parish?

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* 5. Were you born in New Mexico?

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* 6. What languages are you fluent in? (Select all that apply)

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* 7. What is your primary language?

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* 8. Have you received the Sacrament of Baptism?

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* 9. Were you baptized In the Catholic Church?

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* 10. Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation?

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* 11. Have you received the Sacrament of Eucharist (Communion)?

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* 12. How would you describe your Church attendance?

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* 13. Have you attended any of the following? (Please select all that aply)

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* 14. In the last year, have you attended any classes, prayer sessions or workshops?

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* 15. In a few words, describe how you understand what it is to be a follower of Jesus.

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* 16. In a few words, describe how you understand the Sacrament of Baptism and the responsibilities that baptized Christians have.

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* 17. In a few words, describe how you understand the mission of the Church.

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* 18. In a few words, describe how the Catholic Church can be more relevant to you and your family.

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* 19. In a few words, describe the purpose of adult faith formation in a parish.

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* 20. Do you see yourself as having a role in the evangelizing mission of the Church?

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* 21. If the following classes, prayers sessions or workshops were offered by Risen Savior Parish check all you would attend?

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* 22. If classes, prayer sessions or workshops that you were interested in were offered at Risen Savior, when would you be available?

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings

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* 23. If you are not able to attend a class, prayer session or workshop in       person, would you be able to participate in an on-line faith formation class?

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* 24. Is there anything else you would like to share regarding Adult Faith Formation at Risen Savior Parish?

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