HomeYouth Ministry Survey Youth Ministry Survey Youth Ministry Survey - 2022 Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.About you - Step 1 of 5Thank you for your participation.We’d like to learn more about you what you would like your child’s experiences to be with our youth ministry program this upcoming school year.I am a(n) *AdultMiddle School student (entering Grades 6-8 in Fall 2022)High School student (entering Grades 9-12 in Fall 2022)Select which best describes you *Parent with younger children and teens in middle school or high school Parent with all children in middle school or high school (Grades 6 and above)Adult with no school-age children (K-12) living in the householdYoung Adult with no childrenSelect which best describes you *I have already received the Sacrament of ConfirmationI am preparing for Confirmation I am neither confirmed nor preparing for Confirmation at this timeSelect which best describes your Mass attendance *Every Sunday and Holy Day of ObligationMost Sundays and Holy DaysSome Sundays and Holy DaysChristmas and Easter onlyI don't attend MassTo assist us in developing programs which address your expectations, please identify your most important goals for youth ministry *To help young people feel like a valued part of the ChurchTo teach young people the content of the Catholic FaithTo counteract the toxic influences of secular cultureTo foster friendship and fellowship among Catholic youthTo give young people a safe and accepting communityTo encourage and foster a personal relationship of faith with Jesus ChristOther GoalsOther Goals: *How important is it for our parish to offer structured activities for our middle school and high school youth? *Very importantSomewhat importantNeutralSomewhat not importantNot importantNextYouth Ministry TopicsRating on a scale of 1 'Least Interested' to 5 as 'Really interested', gauge your interest in having the below topics being covered by the Youth Ministry program.Address any expectations, desires, hesitations, or concerns you, as a parent or adult leader, may have have about addressing these topics with the youth in the adjacent fields Addressing Social Media as a Catholic *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - Addressing Social Media as a CatholicCelebrating Liturgical Seasons (e.g. Advent, Lent) *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - Liturgical seasonsChristian Themes in Popular Media *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - Christian themes in popular mediaDating as a Catholic *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - datingLives of the Saints *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - Lives of the SaintsDevotions (e.g. The Rosary, Stations of the Cross) *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - DevotionsLiturgy ("Getting it Rite") *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - LiturgyMoral Decision-making *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - MoralityTheology of the Body *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Concerns - ToBAdd any additional topics you suggest being covered below:PreviousNextEvents and SchedulingOur proposal for this year's Youth Ministry program will consist of a monthly Saturday "retreat" (the main meeting: topic-oriented teaching, socializing, and service projects) with supplemental weekly bible study and small faith sharing meetings. Would you be favor of this model? *Yes, this is an excellent idea!Yes, I would be in favorMaybe, it's worth a shotNo, I think it won't workNo, This model is a terrible idea!When would be the best time for you or your teen to take part in a weekly bible study and faith sharing group? (Select all that apply) *Sunday before 10:30am MassSunday after 10:30am MassMonday eveningTuesday eveningWednesday eveningThursday eveningFriday eveningIf the youth ministry sponsored the following activities, which would you consider having the youth attend or lead? *Arts & CraftsChristmas carolingCommunity service hour opportunitiesEvening of reflectionNew prayer opportunitiesStations of the CrossLenten Soup SuppersServing for Parish dinners (e.g. Fall Festival Turkey Dinner, St. Patrick's Day, Spaghetti Dinner)Other In-Parish EventsOther In-Parish events: *If the youth ministry participated in the following outside events, which would you consider having the youth attend or lead? *Pilgrimage to a local sacred siteYouth conferences during the school yearRegional Summer conferencesOther Outside EventsOther Outside Events: *Parent/Adult InvolvementHow often would you be interested in participating in parent-specific programs or parents-and-teens programs or whole-family programs? (Check all that apply) *Every other weekOnce a MonthQuarterlyWe need volunteers to help make this happen! Please answer the following and consider how you can contribute your time and talent for our youth.PLEASE NOTE: All volunteers who work with children will be asked to complete a volunteer application, pass a background check, and agree to comply with Archdiocesan Safe Environment Policies before beginning their volunteer duties. In addition, these volunteers have 90 days to complete their Protecting All God’s Children training. This class will be made available at St. Columban each fall but is also available at our parishes in the Seattle Archdiocese.What role(s) would you be willing to fill to help support on-campus Youth Ministry activities/events ("Cor Team") ?Catechist - able to teach, present, or give talks about Catholic topics (Training provided as needed)Ice-breaker - able to lead ice-breakersSet-up and Clean-up CrewSmall group leader - aids in discussion of small groupsSnacks Volunteer - Coordinates setup or able to donate snacks/refreshmentsWelcome team - checks in students at the entrance and keeps attendanceWhat role(s) would you be willing to fill to help support any off-campus Youth Ministry activities/events?ChaperoneSnacks VolunteerVolunteer DriverPreviousNextWhare are the best ways for you receive information about parish Youth Ministry activities? *Weekly bulletinEmail via FlocknoteText message via FlocknoteParish WebsiteWhat are any other expectations you have for the youth ministry program this year?Reminder, this survey is anonymous. 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