2020 Youth Ministry Survey - Young Adults
2020 Youth Ministry Survey - Young Adults
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
I am currently in college and regular attendance is currently a challenge
Other (please specify)
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.
What do you love about God?
4.
What do you love about the church? Check all that apply or use the text box to tell us in your own words.
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
It helps me grow closer to God
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
I'm not sure, I just do
Tell us in your own words
5.
What is a challenge for you in attending church services? Check all that apply and/or use the text box to tell us in your own words.
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 adult 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
Other (please specify)
6.
What is a challenge for you in your faith? Check all that apply and/or use the text box to tell us in your own words.
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)
7.
Do you feel that the priest of your parish is available to you to talk, for help or support etc?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
8.
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
9.
My parish builds a sense of community with the young adults in our parish.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
10.
Participation as a youth/teen in the following youth ministry helped build my relationship with God:
Church School
-- Select an option --
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Jr. UOL
-- Select an option --
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Youth Group
-- Select an option --
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Youth Sundays
-- Select an option --
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Fellowship Events
-- Select an option --
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Other (please specify)
11.
Participation in the summer camping ministry at All Saints Camp helped build my relationship with God.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
12.
Participation in my parish summer vacation program helped build my relationship with God.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
13.
I understand the language that church services are in (English/Ukrainian).
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
14.
My parish uses a language that I can understand during youth activities.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
15.
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
16.
I feel encouraged to give my talents back to God in my community
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
17.
I feel that my parish is a warm and loving community.
Yes
No
If yes, what makes it this way?
If not, what would you like to see improve?
18.
Do you feel respected as an adult in the parish?
Definitely
Somewhat
Not Really
Elaborate if you would like:
19.
What are you engaged in at your parish? Check all that apply.
Young adult activities
Parish council
Sisterhood/Brotherhood
Youth Ministry
Church Choir
Sr. UOL
Parish Festivals
Other (please specify)
20.
What ministry for Young Adults would you like to see at your parish? Check all that apply.
Social activities
Regular discussions on the faith and bible study
Gatherings for young married couples
Gatherings for dating couples
Gatherings for single young adults
Retreats
Pan-Orthodox events
Mentoring opportunities with Orthodox Professionals
Christian service opportunities
Missionary trips or Pilgrimages that are Young Adult focused
Other (please specify)
21.
What topics do you wish would be more addressed with young adults? Check all that apply.
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
Vocation and making life/career decisions
Marriage and dating
Faith and politics
Faith and service
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
Living my faith daily
Stewardship
Tithing
Other (please specify)
22.
Please provide your age.
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Other (please specify)
23.
What is the best answer you ever received concerning a question you had about your faith?
24.
If you would like to be more involved in young adult ministry, youth work or giving your talents to the church please provide your email address.
25.
If you would like to be added to the young adult email list, please provide your email. This list is only used to provide information concerning opportunities in the faith for young adults.
Current Progress,
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