Discipleship - Lifelong Formation
What is
Lifelong Formation? Lifelong Formation is an ongoing process in which we learn the truths
of the
Catholic faith--as handed down through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium–while
growing in our love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Church, Catholic schools, and the entire
Body of Christ play important roles in teaching (catechizing), evangelizing, and forming the faithful to
continually grow as sons and daughters of a loving God.
1. How well do you feel our parish does in terms of providing adults with educational and spiritual opportunities
for growth?
14% We are not doing very well. There are very few opportunities or activities for adults.
47% We are doing a few good things, but I wish more opportunities were available.
35% We are doing an excellent job in offering adults opportunities for growth in their faith journey.
04% No Response
2. Have members of your family attended Sts. Peter & Paul School within the past 5 years?
45% Yes.
51% No.
04% No Response
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If “Yes,” please answer
question A. Please also answer question B if it applies. If “No,” please
answer question B.
A. How well do you feel our school prepares our children in their understanding of the Catholic faith and Scriptures
to live as lifelong disciples of Jesus?
04% The youth receive little in the way of Catholic formation. There is need for major improvement.
27% The youth receive a satisfactory Catholic formation, yet there is room for improvement.
63% The youth receive a strong Catholic formation in both catechesis and evangelization.
06% No Response
This question has more answers then on question 2.
B. Members of our family do not attend Sts. Peter & Paul School because we.... (Check all thatapply.)
06% cannot afford the tuition
04% consider public school academics better
02% prefer to homeschool our children
05% dislike all the fundraising
01% don’t see the benefits of Catholic education
00% are dissatisfied with the school facilities
00% were not welcomed by the parish or school
49% No response
33% No children, n/a, etc.
3. How well do you feel the parish (through the K-1 and 3-8 faith formation classes) prepares our youth in their
understanding of the Catholic faith and Scriptures to live as lifelong disciples of Jesus?
07% The youth receive little in the way of Catholic formation. There is need for major improvement.
49% The youth receive a satisfactory Catholic formation, yet there is room for improvement.
31% The youth receive a strong Catholic formation in both catechesis and evangelization.
4. How well do you feel our parish prepares our youth for understanding and celebrating the Sacraments of First
Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation?
03% The youth receive little in the way of preparation for these Sacraments. There is need for major improvement.
45% The youth receive a satisfactory preparation for these Sacraments, yet there is room for improvement.
40% The youth receive a strong formation in these Sacraments, leading to a new way of life in Christ.
12% No response
5. How well does our parish explain and promote the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program?
31% I am not familiar with RCIA at all.
48% I am somewhat familiar with RCIA.
15% I am very familiar with RCIA.
06% No response
6. How well do you feel our parish prepares those seeking the Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony?
03% Preparation for these Sacraments is limited. There is need for major improvement.
45% There is satisfactory preparation for these Sacraments, yet there is room for improvement.
37% Those preparing for these Sacraments receive a strong formation, leading to a new way of life in Christ.
15% No response
7. How do you feel our parish does as far as reaching out to youth grades 9-12?
26% Our teens are not being offered enough quality activities, programs, etc. to help them grow in their faith.
44% Our teens are adequately served through scheduled Youth Group programs, but there could be more.
16% Our teens are very well-served through a variety of meaningful and fun Youth Group activities.
14% No response
8. John Paul II in his “Letter to Families” says that “
Parents are the
first and most important educators of their own children.” Given
this, what recommendations do you have for supporting and encouraging parents in their God-given roles as educators? See the
back for the reply
What is your age? How many years have you been a member of the parish?
06% 13-20 13% 0-10years
12% 21-39 19% 11-20
36% 40-59 08% 21-30
26% 60 and older 20% 31-50
20% No response 15% 51 and more
25% No response
13% No response
