Youth in Theology and Ministry Pre/Post Survey Data

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1 Youth in Theology and Ministry Pre/Post Survey Data Starting in 2008, YTM began administering a pre-post survey in an attempt to gain insight into the change that occurred in the youth participants from participation in the YTM curriculum. The survey was administered prior to the start of the YTM Summer Institute I and administered again 13 months later on the last day of YTM Summer Institute II. The survey results only include youth who completed the 13-month YTM curriculum. Those youth who did not return for the Summer II Institute are not included in these data. What is your gender? Valid Male Female What is your current age? (post-ytm) Valid What grade have you just completed? (post-ytm) Valid 9th Grade th Grade th Grade th Grade Do you currently attend a Catholic High School? (post-ytm) Valid Yes No

2 Did you attend a Catholic School ever at any time previous to this school year? (post-ytm) Valid Yes No Were you enrolled in a parish based or other religious education program that is not part of a Catholic School last year? (post-ytm) Valid Yes No Who do you live with at home? (post-ytm) Valid My mother and father My mother only My father only Adults not my parents How would you describe your neighborhood? (post-ytm) Valid Urban Suburban Small Town Rural

3 What best describes your social or economic class? (post-ytm) Valid Poor/Lower Lower Middle Middle Upper Middle Rich/Upper Were you raised Catholic? (post-ytm) Valid No Yes Do you believe in God? Valid No Yes Unsure Valid No Yes Unsure I think about God in my everyday life. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree

4 Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree I think of myself as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree How important or unimportant is religious faith in shaping how you live your daily life? Valid Extremely Important Very Somewhat Not very Not important at all

5 Valid Extremely Important Very Somewhat Not very Not important at all How important or unimportant is religious faith in shaping your major life decisions? Valid Extremely Important Very Somewhat Not very Valid Extremely Important Very Somewhat Not very Not important at all I am excited about theological learning. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Total Missing System 2 1.5

6 Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree I read theology books. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree Total Missing System Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree I am interested in learning about Christ and his ways. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree

7 I have experienced a call to follow in the footsteps of Christ and his ways. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree I have a personal relationship or friendship with Christ. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree I am committed to participate in Christ s mission to build the Reign of God. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree

8 Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree I am committed to being part of a community of Christians dedicated to this mission. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree How committed are you to the Church? Valid Extremely Committed Very Committed Somewhat Committted Not very committed Valid Extremely Committed Very Committed Somewhat Committted Not very committed Does not apply

9 About how often do you usually attend Mass or Sunday Worship? Valid Few times a year Many times a year Once per month times a month Once a week More than once a week Valid Few times a year Many times a year Once per month times a month Once a week More than once a week How active are you in your parish? Valid Not active at all Not too active Somewhat active Very active Valid Not active at all Not too active Somewhat active Very active

10 Are you currently taking a leadership role in any specifically religious organization? Valid No Yes Don't Know Valid No Yes Don't Know Total Missing System Are you currently taking a leadership role in any other type of organization? Valid No Yes Don't Know Total Missing System Valid No Yes Don't Know

11 In the last year, how often, if at all, have you done organized volunteer work or community service not required by school or church? Valid Never Between one and five times per year Six or more times per year Valid Never Between one and five times per year Six or more times per year How often, if ever, do you pray by yourself alone? Valid Never Less than once a month One or two times a month About once a week A few times a week About once a day Many times a day

12 Valid Never Less than once a month One or two times a month About once a week A few times a week About once a day Many times a day How often, if ever, do you read from Scriptures to yourself alone? Valid Never Less than once a month One or two times a month About once a week A few times a week About once a day Many times a day Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Never Less than once a month One or two times a month About once a week A few times a week About once a day Many times a day

13 Do you think you will be an active member in the Church in ten years? Valid Yes Don't Know Valid No Yes Don't Know Have you ever, even briefly, considered becoming a priest, sister, or brother? Valid No Yes Valid No Yes Has anyone ever discussed with you about becoming a priest, sister, or brother? Valid No Yes Valid No Yes

14 Overall, have your parents specifically encouraged you to consider a religious vocation? Valid No Yes Valid No Yes Have you ever, even briefly, considered working for the Church in some capacity without becoming a priest, sister, or brother? Valid No Yes Valid No Yes Are you planning on attending college? Valid Yes Unsure

15 Valid No Yes Unsure I am considering theological study in college. Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree Valid Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree