Toward Shaping the Agenda: A National Survey of Catholic Religious Education, Survey of Diocesan Leaders, 1993

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Survey of Diocesan Leaders (FORMTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
10)	197	100.0
TOTAL	197	100.0

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2) ID number (IDNUM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	197	99	57

3) Which of the following best describes your position? (TITLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious education program	82	41.6
2) School program	54	27.4
3) Other1	9	4.6
7) Other2	52	26.4
TOTAL	197	100.0

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4) How long have you been in this position in this or another parish? (TENURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than two years	31	15.8
2) 2-4 years	52	26.5
3) 5-10 years	71	36.2
4) Over 10 years	42	21.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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5) Please check those areas listed below that are within your areas of responsibility. -- Catholic school religious education (RESPON1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	150	76.1
2) Not checked	47	23.9
TOTAL	197	100.0

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6) Please check those areas listed below that are within your areas of responsibility. -- Parish programs in religious education/catechesis (RESPON2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	129	65.5
2) Not checked	68	34.5
TOTAL	197	100.0

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7) Please check those areas listed below that are within your areas of responsibility. -- Adult education - parish (RESPON3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	103	52.3
2) Not checked	94	47.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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8) Please check those areas listed below that are within your areas of responsibility. -- RCIA (RESPON4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	61	31.0
2) Not checked	136	69.0
TOTAL	197	100.0

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9) Please check those areas listed below that are within your areas of responsibility. -- Youth programs/ministry (RESPON5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	64	32.5
2) Not checked	133	67.5
TOTAL	197	100.0

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10) Please check those areas listed below that are within your areas of responsibility. -- Catechist/religion teacher training (RESPON6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	154	78.2
2) Not checked	43	21.8
TOTAL	197	100.0

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11) Please check those areas listed below that are within your areas of responsibility. -- Young adult ministry (RESPON7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	38	19.3
2) Not checked	159	80.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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12) You are a [priest, brother, sister, layman, or laywoman] (STATUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Priest	28	14.3
2) Brother	4	2.0
3) Sister	79	40.3
4) Layman	36	18.4
5) Laywoman	49	25.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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13) Do you hold an advanced degree in theology, religious education or a closely related field? (ADVANCD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	140	72.5
2) No	53	27.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	193	100.0

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14) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Catechetics and catechetical theory (INTRST1)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	9	4.7
2) 1-4 hours	20	10.4
3) 5-15 hours	52	26.9
4) 16-30 hours	16	8.3
5) Over 30 hours	96	49.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	193	100.0

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15) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Theological studies (INTRST2)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	18	9.2
2) 1-4 hours	30	15.4
3) 5-15 hours	49	25.1
4) 16-30 hours	34	17.4
5) Over 30 hours	64	32.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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16) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Contemporary social issues (INTRST3)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	3	1.5
2) 1-4 hours	30	15.3
3) 5-15 hours	62	31.6
4) 16-30 hours	54	27.6
5) Over 30 hours	47	24.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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17) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Instructional technology (INTRST4)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	14	7.2
2) 1-4 hours	41	21.0
3) 5-15 hours	65	33.3
4) 16-30 hours	39	20.0
5) Over 30 hours	36	18.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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18) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Psychology/sociology (INTRST5)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	20	10.3
2) 1-4 hours	58	29.9
3) 5-15 hours	55	28.4
4) 16-30 hours	40	20.6
5) Over 30 hours	21	10.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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19) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Church history (INTRST6)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	41	21.4
2) 1-4 hours	57	29.7
3) 5-15 hours	54	28.1
4) 16-30 hours	22	11.5
5) Over 30 hours	18	9.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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20) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Contemporary Church reform issues (INTRST7)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	9	4.6
2) 1-4 hours	42	21.4
3) 5-15 hours	60	30.6
4) 16-30 hours	48	24.5
5) Over 30 hours	37	18.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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21) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Ecumenical studies (INTRST8)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	51	26.6
2) 1-4 hours	72	37.5
3) 5-15 hours	43	22.4
4) 16-30 hours	17	8.9
5) Over 30 hours	9	4.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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22) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Multicultural issues (INTRST9)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	8	4.1
2) 1-4 hours	53	27.0
3) 5-15 hours	59	30.1
4) 16-30 hours	43	21.9
5) Over 30 hours	33	16.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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23) In the past 12 months, related to your own professional interests, how much time have you spent in reading, preparing presentations, conference attendance, giving seminars or workshops, etc., in each of the following areas? -- Research related to religious education (INTRST10)

	TOTAL	%
1) No hours	15	7.7
2) 1-4 hours	38	19.5
3) 5-15 hours	35	17.9
4) 16-30 hours	46	23.6
5) Over 30 hours	61	31.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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24) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Has a clear faith identity (QUAL1A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	130	66.0
2) Very important	50	25.4
3) Important	17	8.6
TOTAL	197	100.0

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25) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Has a clear faith identity (QUAL1B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	103	53.1
2) To some degree	87	44.8
3) To only a slight degree, if any	4	2.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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26) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Considers him/herself a disciple of Jesus (QUAL2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	136	69.4
2) Very important	46	23.5
3) Important	14	7.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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27) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Considers him/herself a disciple of Jesus (QUAL2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	83	43.2
2) To some degree	97	50.5
3) To only a slight degree, if any	12	6.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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28) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is committed to the proclamation of the Gospel (QUAL3A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	102	52.0
2) Very important	72	36.7
3) Important	22	11.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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29) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is committed to the proclamation of the Gospel (QUAL3B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	60	31.3
2) To some degree	114	59.4
3) To only a slight degree, if any	18	9.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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30) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Values participation in meaningful celebrations of the liturgy (QUAL4A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	86	43.9
2) Very important	82	41.8
3) Important	28	14.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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31) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Values participation in meaningful celebrations of the liturgy (QUAL4B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	60	31.3
2) To some degree	107	55.7
3) To only a slight degree, if any	25	13.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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32) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Participates in a continuing witness in charity (QUAL5A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	98	50.3
2) Very important	74	37.9
3) Important	23	11.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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33) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Participates in a continuing witness in charity (QUAL5B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	41	21.5
2) To some degree	120	62.8
3) To only a slight degree, if any	30	15.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	191	100.0

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34) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Has an attitude of conversion (QUAL6A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	82	41.8
2) Very important	77	39.3
3) Important	37	18.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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35) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Has an attitude of conversion (QUAL6B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	39	20.5
2) To some degree	107	56.3
3) To only a slight degree, if any	44	23.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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36) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is committed to the transformation of family life in the light of the Gospel (QUAL7A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	84	42.9
2) Very important	82	41.8
3) Important	30	15.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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37) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is committed to the transformation of family life in the light of the Gospel. (QUAL7B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	33	17.4
2) To some degree	122	64.2
3) To only a slight degree, if any	35	18.4
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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38) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is committed to the transformation of society in the light of the Gospel (QUAL8A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	88	44.9
2) Very important	79	40.3
3) Important	29	14.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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39) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is committed to the transformation of society in the light of the Gospel (QUAL8B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	35	18.4
2) To some degree	124	65.3
3) To only a slight degree, if any	31	16.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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40) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is committed to the transformation of one's working life in the light of the Gospel (QUAL9A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	81	41.5
2) Very important	81	41.5
3) Important	33	16.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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41) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is committed to the transformation of one's working life in the light of the Gospel (QUAL9B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	32	16.8
2) To some degree	120	63.2
3) To only a slight degree, if any	38	20.0
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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42) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Understands the great themes of the Christian religion (God, Trinity, Christ, Church, etc.) (QUAL10A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	60	30.6
2) Very important	85	43.4
3) Important	51	26.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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43) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Understands the great themes of the Christian religion (God, Trinity, Christ, Church, etc.) (QUAL10B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	145	76.3
2) To some degree	36	18.9
3) To only a slight degree, if any	9	4.7
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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44) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is well versed in the moral/ethical implications of the Christian vision (QUAL11A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	76	38.6
2) Very important	90	45.7
3) Important	31	15.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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45) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is well versed in the moral/ethical implications of the Christian vision (QUAL11B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	125	65.4
2) To some degree	60	31.4
3) To only a slight degree, if any	6	3.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	191	100.0

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46) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Shows an ability to evaluate aspects of the socio-cultural order and changes in today's world in the light of faith (QUAL12A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	54	27.7
2) Very important	80	41.0
3) Important	61	31.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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47) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Shows an ability to evaluate aspects of the socio-cultural order and changes in today's world in the light of faith (QUAL12B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	68	35.8
2) To some degree	102	53.7
3) To only a slight degree, if any	20	10.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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48) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Periodically reads and reflects on sacred scripture (QUAL13A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	84	42.9
2) Very important	84	42.9
3) Important	28	14.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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49) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Periodically reads and reflects on sacred scripture (QUAL13B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	82	43.4
2) To some degree	89	47.1
3) To only a slight degree, if any	18	9.5
Missing	8
TOTAL	189	100.0

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50) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is knowledgeable about key elements in the Church's history (QUAL14A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	21	10.7
2) Very important	63	32.1
3) Important	112	57.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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51) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is knowledgeable about key elements in the Church's history (QUAL14B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	117	61.6
2) To some degree	62	32.6
3) To only a slight degree, if any	11	5.8
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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52) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is knowledgeable about key elements in the Church's social doctrine (QUAL15A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	39	19.9
2) Very important	111	56.6
3) Important	46	23.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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53) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is knowledgeable about key elements in the Church's social doctrine (QUAL15B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	114	60.0
2) To some degree	71	37.4
3) To only a slight degree, if any	5	2.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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54) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Recognizes and values linguistic and cultural differences in the church community (QUAL16A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	35	17.9
2) Very important	75	38.3
3) Important	86	43.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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55) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Recognizes and values linguistic and cultural differences in the church community (QUAL16B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	38	20.0
2) To some degree	111	58.4
3) To only a slight degree, if any	41	21.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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56) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Is willing to face questions that challenge the faith (QUAL17A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	75	38.3
2) Very important	86	43.9
3) Important	35	17.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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57) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Is willing to face questions that challenge the faith (QUAL17B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	52	27.4
2) To some degree	113	59.5
3) To only a slight degree, if any	25	13.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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58) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Has a particular awareness of his or her own value and dignity as a human being (QUAL18A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	161	82.6
2) Very important	25	12.8
3) Important	9	4.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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59) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Has a particular awareness of his or her own value and dignity as a human being (QUAL18B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	75	39.5
2) To some degree	102	53.7
3) To only a slight degree, if any	13	6.8
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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60) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Has a practical spirituality for today's world (QUAL19A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	116	59.2
2) Very important	63	32.1
3) Important	17	8.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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61) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Has a practical spirituality for today's world (QUAL19B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	51	26.8
2) To some degree	115	60.5
3) To only a slight degree, if any	24	12.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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62) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Seeks opportunities for ecumenical encounters and discussions (QUAL20A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	11	5.7
2) Very important	44	22.7
3) Important	139	71.6
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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63) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Seeks opportunities for ecumenical encounters and discussions (QUAL20B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	22	11.6
2) To some degree	87	45.8
3) To only a slight degree, if any	81	42.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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64) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Can communicate the content of faith to others (QUAL21A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	50	25.5
2) Very important	82	41.8
3) Important	64	32.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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65) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Can communicate the content of faith to others (QUAL21B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	78	41.1
2) To some degree	94	49.5
3) To only a slight degree, if any	18	9.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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66) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. You are asked to read through the entire list of qualities and then rate each one compared to the others in terms of the importance of that quality in Catholic life. -- Participates actively in the life of the Church (QUAL22A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	129	65.5
2) Very important	55	27.9
3) Important	13	6.6
TOTAL	197	100.0

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67) The following is a list of the qualities of Catholic adults who embody the intended outcomes of catechesis. All of these qualities are important. For each quality, please indicate whether or not, in your judgment, that quality can be fostered/developed in religious education programs. -- Participates actively in the life of the Church (QUAL22B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	62	32.6
2) To some degree	99	52.1
3) To only a slight degree, if any	29	15.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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68) How large is your diocese? -- Number of parishes (NUMPRSH)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	189	129.714	84

69) How large is your diocese? -- Number of students in Catholic school (elem./sec.) (CATSKLSD)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	163	20602.515	28655

70) How large is your diocese? -- Number of students in parish religious education programs (PRESTUDS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	137	33966.146	54246

71) Does your diocese have one or more Video/AV resource centers for religious educators? (VIDEO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	186	96.9
2) No	6	3.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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72) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE VIDEO/AV RESOURCE CENTERS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS: Where is/are they located? (VIDEO2)

	TOTAL	%
1) In one location	142	76.3
2) In several locations	44	23.7
Missing	11
TOTAL	186	100.0

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73) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- The design and delivery of training is left to parish DREs [Directors of Religious Education] or clusters of parishes. (TRAIN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	67	34.0
2) Not checked	130	66.0
TOTAL	197	100.0

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74) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- Training is designed and delivered under the direction of the diocesan office. (TRAIN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	164	83.2
2) Not checked	33	16.8
TOTAL	197	100.0

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75) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- A certain amount of training is a requirement for certification. (TRAIN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	164	83.2
2) Not checked	33	16.8
TOTAL	197	100.0

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76) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- Certification is primarily a self-study/examination process with training available as a supplement. (TRAIN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	7	3.6
2) Not checked	190	96.4
TOTAL	197	100.0

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77) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- Training courses follow a detailed diocesan syllabus. (TRAIN5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	79	40.1
2) Not checked	118	59.9
TOTAL	197	100.0

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78) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- Training courses follow a general diocesan outline with the specific contents determined by the presenters. (TRAIN6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	109	55.3
2) Not checked	88	44.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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79) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- Presenters in training courses are themselves briefed or prepared by the diocesan office. (TRAIN7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	105	53.3
2) Not checked	92	46.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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80) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- The diocese simply selects the best available trainers and leaves the program up to them. (TRAIN8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	25	12.7
2) Not checked	172	87.3
TOTAL	197	100.0

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81) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- The diocese has an ongoing effort to plan and update its catechist training program. (TRAIN9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	168	85.3
2) Not checked	29	14.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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82) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- The diocese has collaborated with other dioceses or national organizations in developing its training program. (TRAIN10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	107	54.3
2) Not checked	90	45.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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83) In the training of catechists/religion teachers, which of the following descriptions apply to your diocese? -- The catechist training program in this diocese is one of the best in the country. (TRAIN11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	50	25.4
2) Not checked	147	74.6
TOTAL	197	100.0

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84) In reviewing textbooks, materials, and new programs for religious education, what approach does your diocese take? -- There is no formal mechanism; reviewing is done informally. (TEXTBK1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	79	40.1
2) Not checked	118	59.9
TOTAL	197	100.0

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85) In reviewing textbooks, materials, and new programs for religious education, what approach does your diocese take? -- Staff or a committee systematically reviews new textbooks, materials, etc. (TEXTBK2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	89	45.2
2) Not checked	108	54.8
TOTAL	197	100.0

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86) In reviewing textbooks, materials, and new programs for religious education, what approach does your diocese take? -- A committee is established as needed to select textbooks and other materials. (TEXTBK3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	47	23.9
2) Not checked	150	76.1
TOTAL	197	100.0

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87) In reviewing textbooks, materials, and new programs for religious education, what approach does your diocese take? -- Other (TEXTBK4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	30	15.2
2) Not checked	167	84.8
TOTAL	197	100.0

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88) Does your diocese promote any form of program evaluation or assessment in religious education? (EVAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	135	70.7
2) No	56	29.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	191	100.0

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89) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE DIOCESE PROMOTES ANY FORM OF PROGRAM EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Is this evaluation mandatory or optional for parishes and schools? (EVAL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mandatory	37	27.8
2) Optional	96	72.2
Missing	64
TOTAL	133	100.0

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90) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE DIOCESE PROMOTES ANY FORM OF PROGRAM EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: What forms of evaluation or assessment are encouraged? -- Evaluation from parents (EVAL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	64	32.5
2) Not checked	133	67.5
TOTAL	197	100.0

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91) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE DIOCESE PROMOTES ANY FORM OF PROGRAM EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT: What forms of evaluation or assessment are encouraged? -- Evaluation from students (EVAL4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	53	26.9
2) Not checked	144	73.1
TOTAL	197	100.0

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92) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE DIOCESE PROMOTES ANY FORM OF PROGRAM EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT: What forms of evaluation or assessment are encouraged? -- Published criteria for program effectiveness (EVAL5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	48	24.4
2) Not checked	149	75.6
TOTAL	197	100.0

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93) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE DIOCESE PROMOTES ANY FORM OF PROGRAM EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT: What forms of evaluation or assessment are encouraged? -- Standardized outcomes assessments (e.g., ACRE) (EVAL6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	77	39.1
2) Not checked	120	60.9
TOTAL	197	100.0

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94) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE DIOCESE PROMOTES ANY FORM OF PROGRAM EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT: What forms of evaluation or assessment are encouraged? -- Diocesan-wide student exams/exercises (EVAL7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	9	4.6
2) Not checked	188	95.4
TOTAL	197	100.0

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95) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE DIOCESE PROMOTES ANY FORM OF PROGRAM EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT: What forms of evaluation or assessment are encouraged? -- Other (EVAL8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Checked	40	20.3
2) Not checked	157	79.7
TOTAL	197	100.0

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96) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Discrepancy between the way most classes are taught and the way young people learn today (ISSUE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	29	14.9
2) Serious	110	56.4
3) Not really serious	48	24.6
4) Not an issue or problem at all	8	4.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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97) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Discrepancy between the way most classes are taught and the way adults learn (ISSUE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	42	21.4
2) Serious	89	45.4
3) Not really serious	57	29.1
4) Not an issue or problem at all	8	4.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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98) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The scarcity of family-focused learning programs (ISSUE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	42	21.5
2) Serious	107	54.9
3) Not really serious	38	19.5
4) Not an issue or problem at all	8	4.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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99) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The lack of top-quality video presentations as a basic classroom tool for catechists/religion teachers (ISSUE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	7	3.6
2) Serious	39	20.1
3) Not really serious	104	53.6
4) Not an issue or problem at all	44	22.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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100) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The lack of top-quality print and video materials for the training of catechists nationwide (ISSUE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	28	14.5
2) Serious	56	29.0
3) Not really serious	77	39.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	32	16.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	193	100.0

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101) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Need for top-quality text and video materials at the youth and adult levels (ISSUE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	26	13.7
2) Serious	70	36.8
3) Not really serious	73	38.4
4) Not an issue or problem at all	21	11.1
Missing	7
TOTAL	190	100.0

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102) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- An emphasis on current issues more than on traditional teachings (ISSUE7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	10	5.2
2) Serious	62	32.1
3) Not really serious	99	51.3
4) Not an issue or problem at all	22	11.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	193	100.0

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103) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The quantity and quality of assistance and materials provided to catechists (ISSUE8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	26	13.4
2) Serious	76	39.2
3) Not really serious	76	39.2
4) Not an issue or problem at all	16	8.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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104) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The absence of market incentives for publishers to develop quality materials for Hispanic and multicultural programs (ISSUE9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	45	24.1
2) Serious	105	56.1
3) Not really serious	26	13.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	11	5.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	187	100.0

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105) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Inadequate recognition of value conflicts experienced by language-minority families and children (ISSUE10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	38	20.4
2) Serious	112	60.2
3) Not really serious	30	16.1
4) Not an issue or problem at all	6	3.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	186	100.0

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106) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The development of secure and financially viable careers for lay persons in Church ministry (ISSUE11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	120	60.9
2) Serious	65	33.0
3) Not really serious	12	6.1
TOTAL	197	100.0

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107) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Selection of diocesan educational leaders without regard to their theological qualifications (ISSUE12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	40	20.5
2) Serious	63	32.3
3) Not really serious	66	33.8
4) Not an issue or problem at all	26	13.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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108) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Dwindling pool from which to recruit parish directors of religious education with appropriate theological and ministerial preparation (ISSUE13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	86	44.3
2) Serious	91	46.9
3) Not really serious	15	7.7
4) Not an issue or problem at all	2	1.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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109) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Absence of a national approach to the certification of catechists/religion teachers (ISSUE14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	29	14.9
2) Serious	60	30.8
3) Not really serious	74	37.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	32	16.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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110) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- An absence of clear goals/objectives for Catholic religious education at the various levels (ISSUE15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	31	15.8
2) Serious	95	48.5
3) Not really serious	59	30.1
4) Not an issue or problem at all	11	5.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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111) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- A need to shift major attention from youth to adult religious education (ISSUE16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	59	30.1
2) Serious	77	39.3
3) Not really serious	50	25.5
4) Not an issue or problem at all	10	5.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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112) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The absence of uniformity in religious education within and among dioceses (ISSUE17)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	15	7.7
2) Serious	55	28.1
3) Not really serious	96	49.0
4) Not an issue or problem at all	30	15.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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113) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The need for more and better research in religious education (ISSUE18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	50	25.4
2) Serious	95	48.2
3) Not really serious	44	22.3
4) Not an issue or problem at all	8	4.1
TOTAL	197	100.0

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114) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The need for assessment tools and processes to evaluate local programs (ISSUE19)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	48	24.4
2) Serious	104	52.8
3) Not really serious	38	19.3
4) Not an issue or problem at all	7	3.6
TOTAL	197	100.0

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115) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The impact of the Church's financial crises on religious education (ISSUE20)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	102	52.3
2) Serious	75	38.5
3) Not really serious	12	6.2
4) Not an issue or problem at all	6	3.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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116) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Widespread perception that religious educational/catechetical programs can be offered at no significant cost (ISSUE21)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	120	61.5
2) Serious	58	29.7
3) Not really serious	16	8.2
4) Not an issue or problem at all	1	0.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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117) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Lack of a widely shared vision of what makes up the catechetical ministry (ISSUE22)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	92	47.4
2) Serious	83	42.8
3) Not really serious	16	8.2
4) Not an issue or problem at all	3	1.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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118) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Lack of broad agreement on the priorities of the religious educational mission (ISSUE23)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	85	43.6
2) Serious	88	45.1
3) Not really serious	18	9.2
4) Not an issue or problem at all	4	2.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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119) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Increasing presence of traditionalist groups seeking to shape religious education (ISSUE24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	77	39.5
2) Serious	70	35.9
3) Not really serious	38	19.5
4) Not an issue or problem at all	10	5.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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120) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The general perception of the Church as out of touch with the times (ISSUE25)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	61	31.3
2) Serious	97	49.7
3) Not really serious	31	15.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	6	3.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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121) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Disillusionment from the perception that Vatican II delivered fewer real changes than expected (ISSUE26)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	17	8.7
2) Serious	79	40.5
3) Not really serious	82	42.1
4) Not an issue or problem at all	17	8.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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122) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- The impact of child abuse concerns on working with youth (ISSUE27)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	35	17.9
2) Serious	109	55.6
3) Not really serious	47	24.0
4) Not an issue or problem at all	5	2.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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123) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Lack of a widely shared understanding among Catholics about the mission of the Church (ISSUE28)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	71	36.6
2) Serious	99	51.0
3) Not really serious	21	10.8
4) Not an issue or problem at all	3	1.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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124) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Need for theological and ministerial preparation for lay parish ministers (ISSUE29)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	88	44.7
2) Serious	96	48.7
3) Not really serious	12	6.1
4) Not an issue or problem at all	1	0.5
TOTAL	197	100.0

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125) Listed below are possible issues or problems facing religious education today. You are asked to rate each possible issue or problem in terms of its seriousness or importance. -- Need in some areas for small ecclesial communities as alternatives to traditional parishes (ISSUE30)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	43	22.2
2) Serious	94	48.5
3) Not really serious	44	22.7
4) Not an issue or problem at all	13	6.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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126) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Home Video/Family Discussion Approach: A parent would lead a family discussion periodically on a religious/moral theme. To assist this discussion, a top-quality video including print materials/discussion guides on the subject would be rented from the parish and shown on a VCR, provided, if needed by the parish. (APPRO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	22	11.3
2) Definitely promising	49	25.3
3) Somewhat promising	88	45.4
4) Not promising	34	17.5
5) To be avoided	1	0.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	194	100.0

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127) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Regional Team Approach: Parents whose children/youth are not in Catholic schools would sign up their children/youth for 2-3 intensive one-day sessions per year. These small group sessions (30-40 students) would be intensive, well-designed sessions conducted with top-quality presentation/video materials in a well-equipped facility. Each four-member regional catechetical team would work full time in the preparation and delivery of these sessions (40 per year). The costs would be paid for chiefly by parent fees. (APPRO2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	12	6.1
2) Definitely promising	36	18.4
3) Somewhat promising	66	33.7
4) Not promising	61	31.1
5) To be avoided	21	10.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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128) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Adult Video Discussion Series: Adult discussion groups or couples at home would view a video series. The videos and accompanying print materials would examine issues and themes relating Catholic doctrine and principles to contemporary situations, often in a case-study format. (APPRO3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	40	20.5
2) Definitely promising	79	40.5
3) Somewhat promising	65	33.3
4) Not promising	9	4.6
5) To be avoided	2	1.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	195	100.0

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129) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Family-Focused Sacramental Preparation: Parish staff would prepare parents of young children to assume the ministry of preparation of families for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. Preparation for this ministry would include understanding of history and theology of the sacrament, preparation of the liturgical celebration, catechetical considerations, and home activities to supplement catechesis. The vehicle for preparing parents would be small-group sessions facilitated by lead parents. (APPRO4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	49	25.0
2) Definitely promising	87	44.4
3) Somewhat promising	38	19.4
4) Not promising	18	9.2
5) To be avoided	4	2.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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130) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Parish High Tech Learning Centers: Parish or regional 'high-tech' interactive learning centers staffed with well-prepared catechists would operate after school and on evenings and weekends (using computer-based scheduling) with small groups of students. These facilities would operate 40 weeks per year. Students would learn basic religious concepts, explore religious values and applications, and receive personal feedback on their views/learning, including printouts they could share with their parents. The centers would have 5-10 microcomputers and a room set up for small group (5-10) interactive video-disk instruction with a key pad for every student. Students (parents) would pay a per-use fee and schedule, on average, one session per month. (APPRO5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	14	7.3
2) Definitely promising	43	22.4
3) Somewhat promising	64	33.3
4) Not promising	51	26.6
5) To be avoided	20	10.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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131) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- National Program for New Technology: The U.S. Bishops would establish a National Religious Education Consortium funded in the range of $5 million-$8 million a year by advance diocesan subscriptions and a national collection in parishes on Catechetical Sunday. This consortium would plan and develop a top-quality video-based religious education program by funding proposals submitted by commercial firms responding to a competitive bidding procedure. (APPRO6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	18	9.3
2) Definitely promising	36	18.7
3) Somewhat promising	66	34.2
4) Not promising	46	23.8
5) To be avoided	27	14.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	193	100.0

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132) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Event-Oriented Religious Education: In place of traditional weekly classes, parishes would offer event-based programs in which short periods (10 to 12 weekly sessions) of more intensive instruction would prepare students for coming events such as First Communion, Confirmation, Moving Ahead in Your Life (Entering Middle School/Junior High), Increasing Personal Responsibility (Entering High School), Examining Life Choices (Leaving High School). (APPRO7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	31	16.1
2) Definitely promising	64	33.3
3) Somewhat promising	60	31.3
4) Not promising	28	14.6
5) To be avoided	9	4.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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133) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Lectionary-Based/Liturgical Approach: In place of traditional weekly classes, children would receive their instruction in the context of a separate Children's Liturgy of the Word each Sunday throughout the year. The content of the instruction would be based on the Lectionary Readings for the Church year. (APPRO8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	16	8.4
2) Definitely promising	50	26.2
3) Somewhat promising	68	35.6
4) Not promising	26	13.6
5) To be avoided	31	16.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	191	100.0

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134) One purpose of this study is to contribute to planning for the future of Catholic religious education. Sketched briefly here are several possibilities or new approaches. Please give your rating on each of these possibilities. -- Youth Activities Approach: In place of traditional weekly classes for high school age, youth parish religious education would take the form of a youth ministry in which students meet periodically in an informal group format for socializing, service activities, group discussions, group prayer, and group counseling. Major aspects of religious education (sacraments, morality, scripture) would be included in the group discussions. Students would be actively involved in planning and conducting these youth ministry sessions under the supervision of a well-prepared youth minister. (APPRO9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely promising	57	29.7
2) Definitely promising	63	32.8
3) Somewhat promising	43	22.4
4) Not promising	22	11.5
5) To be avoided	7	3.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	192	100.0

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135) I-TENURE: How long have you been in this position in this or another parish? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-TENURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than two years	31	15.8
2) 2-4 years	52	26.5
3) 5-10 years	71	36.2
4) Over 10 years	42	21.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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136) I-STATUS: You are a [priest, brother, sister, layman, or laywoman] (for use with on-line analysis) (I-STATUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Priest	28	14.3
2) Brother	4	2.0
3) Sister	79	40.3
4) Layman	36	18.4
5) Laywoman	49	25.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	196	100.0

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137) I-DEGREE: Do you hold an advanced degree in theology, religious education or a closely related field? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-DEGREE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Advanced degree	140	72.5
2) No advanced degree	53	27.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	193	100.0

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138) I-#STUDNTS: How large is your diocese? -- Number of students in Catholic school (elem./sec.) (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-#STUDNTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5K & under	49	30.1
2) 5001-10K	32	19.6
3) 10001-15K	28	17.2
4) 15001-20K	16	9.8
5) Over 20K	38	23.3
Missing	34
TOTAL	163	100.0

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