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2020 Youth Ministry Survey - Teenagers
2020 Youth Ministry Survey - Teenagers
1.
How often do you attend Sunday Divine Liturgy/Saturday Vespers?
Weekly
Several times a month
Every couple of months
Not very often
Holidays only
2.
Are you an altar server?
Yes
No
If yes, what do you like about serving, what would help you to be a better server, do you ever think about becoming a priest?
If no, why?
3.
Do you pray with your family?
Daily
Weekly
Sometimes - as best as we can with our schedules
Just on Sunday
Other (please specify)
4.
What do you love about God? Check all that apply.
I know He loves me unconditionally
I know He has my back no matter what
He gives me everything I need
My own thoughts....
5.
What do you love about the church? Check all that apply.
It helps me be a better person
It helps me when I am struggling
It helps me see the bigger picture of the world around me
I have a second family and home that cares for me
Being able to serve in various ways
It is a place of rest
The music
Participating in the Sacrament of Communion
Participating in the Sacrament of Confession
Other things you love
6.
What is a challenge for you at church? Check all that apply.
Staying focused and engaged during services
Being able to attend services due to my schedule
Attitude and gossip amongst some of the faithful
Being taken seriously as an member in the parish
Not being given the opportunity to give back or use my talents
I don't have many friends
There are not many people my age
The type of music
I don't understand the language used in church services
I am not sure that I believe in God
Other challenges
7.
What is a challenge for you in your faith? Check all that apply.
I don't always understand what the church teaches on social/moral issues such as cheating, substance abuse, sex outside of marriage, etc.
I struggle with what the church teaches on certain issues
I don't know how to discuss my faith with others
I don't feel like I don't know how to pray
I am conflicted about what science teaches and what the church teaches
My friends are not Orthodox
Fasting
Many of my friends and peers do not believe in God
Many of my friends and peers do not believe what we believe
Society does not mesh with my faith
It is hard to be Christian/Orthodox in my school, work place, etc.
Other (please specify)
8.
Do you feel that the priest of your parish is available to you to talk, for help or support?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
9.
Do you feel that the youth workers at your parish are available to you – for help, to talk, support, etc?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
10.
My parish youth ministry team builds a sense of community with the youth in our parish.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
11.
Participation in church school has helped build my relationship with God
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
12.
Participation in youth activities such as Jr UOL, Youth Group, Youth Sundays, Fellowship, etc. has helped build my relationship with God
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
13.
Participation in my parish summer vacation program helped build my relationship with God.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
14.
Participation in our summer camping ministry at All Saints Camp(or another Orthodox Camp) has strengthened my relationship with God.
Yes - Definitely
A little bit.
Not really
I have never been to All Saints Camp or an Orthodox summer camp.
15.
I understand the language that church services are in (English/Ukrainian).
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
16.
My parish uses a language that I can understand during youth activities.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
17.
I feel encouraged to give my gifts and talents back to God at my parish
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
18.
I feel encouraged to give my talents back to God in my community
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
19.
I feel that I have a strong prayer life.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
20.
I feel that my parish is a warm and loving community.
Yes
Sometimes
No
If yes, what makes it this way?
If not, what would you like to see improve?
21.
What 3 topics do you wish clergy and youth workers would address more with you? Check your top three.
How to explain my faith to others (apologetics)
Understanding the differences between my faith and others
Prayer life
Social and moral issues such as substance abuse, depression/anxiety, politics, bullying, daily challenges, and faith
How God is real in my everyday life
Serving others (outreach, charity, etc.)
Iconography
Church music
Church history
Salvation and God's love
Strengthening my relations with God and others in my life
True friendship
Fasting
Stewardship
Tithing
Living my faith daily
22.
What is the best answer you ever received concerning a question you had about your faith?
23.
Is there anything you would like to share about your life in the Church?
24.
What is your age?
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
25.
Please share your name and email address if you would like to receive information about Teen Youth ministry opportunities. Please ensure that your parents have approved you sharing this information.
Name
Email Address
Current Progress,
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