Express Survey | The Catholic Diocese of Charleston

Express Survey | The Catholic Diocese of Charleston

Express Survey

Thank you for taking time to participate in this important questionnaire. It is designed to help Bishop Guglielmone prepare for the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family called by Pope Francis, that will take place in October 2014 in Rome.

You are encouraged to take the time to prayerfully reflect on Church teaching and read Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization or the Catechism or the Catholic Church (1601-1658 and 2331-2391) before responding to any or all of the questions.

Please complete this survey by Dec. 16, 2013.

If you have any difficulties using this online form please contact the diocesan web developer in the Office of Publications at kjacobs@catholic-doc.org.

I. The Catholic Church's teaching on the family, as noted in Sacred Scripture and Church documents
The Catholic Church's teachings on the value of family are generally understood and accepted by Catholics today.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church provides its members with adequate teaching on how Christian families should live.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church's teaching on the family is mostly accepted by those outside of the Catholic Church.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

What factors in our culture make it difficult for people to accept the Church's teaching on how Christian families should live?




II. The understanding of marriage according to the Natural Law
The traditional understanding of marriage as existing between one man and one woman for life is usually supported by our society in general.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The traditional understanding of marriage as existing between one man and one woman for life is commonly accepted by Catholics.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Catholic Church is very pastoral in handling those cases where non-practicing Catholics ask to celebrate their marriages in the Church.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

What challenges in our society make it difficult for people to accept the traditional understanding of marriage as existing between one man and one woman for life?
 


III. Pastoral care of the family in handing on the Catholic faith
The Church does well to promote the practice of the Catholic faith among those men and women preparing for the sacrament of marriage.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church is effective in teaching families to pray together, especially in light of the challenges of today's culture.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

Most Catholic families have done well in passing on their Christian faith and values to the next generation.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

Our parishes and non-parish organizations have done well in teaching families how to live according to the values of the Gospel.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

How can married couples and families contribute to sharing a healthy view of marriage and family to others?


IV. Pastoral care of those in diverse relationships
Cohabitation of unmarried couples is very common in my community.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

It is very common in my community to see Catholics who have divorced and remarried outside of the Catholic Church.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church provides excellent pastoral support to divorced Catholics and those remarried outside of the Catholic Church.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

If the Church were to simplify its process for annulments of marriages, this would greatly help those divorced and remarried outside of the Catholic Church.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain



V. Same-Sex unions
The Catholic Church provides excellent pastoral support to persons in same-sex unions.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church is pastoral and accepting of children who have been adopted by same-sex couples.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

VI. Christian education of children of irregular marriages
Most children in my community have been born and raised in traditional families with both biological parents in the home.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

Most Catholic parents whom I know are faithful to provide religious education for their children either through the Catholic schools or parish programs.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church is effective in providing religious education and pastoral support to children of single parents.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church is effective in providing religious education and pastoral support to children of parents who have been divorced and remarried outside of the Catholic Church.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

VII. Openness of married couples to new life
Most Catholics understand the Church's teachings promoting natural means of birth control instead of artificial contraception.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

Most Catholics agree with the Church's teachings promoting Natural Family Planning and other natural means of birth control instead of artificial contraception.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

The Church does well in explaining that marriage includes and openness to the possibility of children.
Strongly Agree    Agree Somewhat    Neutral    Disagree Somewhat    Disagree Strongly    Uncertain

VIII. Relationships between individuals and their families
What challenges in families today can make it difficult for a person to live a Christian life?



IX. Other thoughts and reflections
What other concerns based on the topics of this survey should be brought to the attention of Church leaders?