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

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Survey of Bishops (FORMTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
9)	133	100.0
TOTAL	133	100.0

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2) ID number (IDNUM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	133	67	39

3) 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	94	73.4
2) Very important	28	21.9
3) Important	6	4.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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4) 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	72	55.8
2) To some degree	55	42.6
3) To only a slight degree, if any	2	1.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	100.0

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5) 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	90	70.3
2) Very important	25	19.5
3) Important	13	10.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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6) 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	62	48.1
2) To some degree	60	46.5
3) To only a slight degree, if any	7	5.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	100.0

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7) 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	44	34.4
2) Very important	55	43.0
3) Important	29	22.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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8) 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	41	31.8
2) To some degree	65	50.4
3) To only a slight degree, if any	23	17.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	100.0

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9) 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	40	32.0
2) Very important	71	56.8
3) Important	14	11.2
Missing	8
TOTAL	125	100.0

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10) 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	40	32.0
2) To some degree	73	58.4
3) To only a slight degree, if any	12	9.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	125	100.0

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11) 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	47	37.0
2) Very important	55	43.3
3) Important	25	19.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	127	100.0

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12) 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	28	22.0
2) To some degree	68	53.5
3) To only a slight degree, if any	31	24.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	127	100.0

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13) 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	31	24.4
2) Very important	66	52.0
3) Important	30	23.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	127	100.0

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14) 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	24	18.9
2) To some degree	72	56.7
3) To only a slight degree, if any	31	24.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	127	100.0

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15) 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	34	26.6
2) Very important	70	54.7
3) Important	24	18.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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16) 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	22	17.2
2) To some degree	74	57.8
3) To only a slight degree, if any	32	25.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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17) 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	27	21.1
2) Very important	70	54.7
3) Important	31	24.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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18) 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	17	13.3
2) To some degree	77	60.2
3) To only a slight degree, if any	34	26.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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19) 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	20	15.6
2) Very important	77	60.2
3) Important	31	24.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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20) 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	17	13.3
2) To some degree	73	57.0
3) To only a slight degree, if any	38	29.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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21) 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	58	45.3
2) Very important	44	34.4
3) Important	26	20.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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22) 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	89	69.5
2) To some degree	31	24.2
3) To only a slight degree, if any	8	6.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	100.0

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23) 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	43	33.6
2) Very important	68	53.1
3) Important	17	13.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	67	52.3
2) To some degree	53	41.4
3) To only a slight degree, if any	8	6.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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 sociocultural order and changes in today's world in the light of the faith (QUAL12A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	13	10.2
2) Very important	51	39.8
3) Important	64	50.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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 sociocultural order and changes in today's world in the light of faith (QUAL12B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	20	15.6
2) To some degree	71	55.5
3) To only a slight degree, if any	37	28.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	32	25.0
2) Very important	70	54.7
3) Important	26	20.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	41	32.0
2) To some degree	64	50.0
3) To only a slight degree, if any	23	18.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	8	6.3
2) Very important	37	28.9
3) Important	83	64.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	45	35.2
2) To some degree	60	46.9
3) To only a slight degree, if any	23	18.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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 doctrine (QUAL15A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	13	10.2
2) Very important	65	50.8
3) Important	50	39.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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 doctrine (QUAL15B)

	TOTAL	%
1) To a great degree	43	33.9
2) To some degree	63	49.6
3) To only a slight degree, if any	21	16.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	127	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. 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 difference in the church community (QUAL16A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely important	10	7.8
2) Very important	40	31.3
3) Important	78	60.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	18	14.0
2) To some degree	67	51.9
3) To only a slight degree, if any	44	34.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	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. 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	20	15.6
2) Very important	78	60.9
3) Important	30	23.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	34	26.6
2) To some degree	73	57.0
3) To only a slight degree, if any	21	16.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	79	61.7
2) Very important	35	27.3
3) Important	14	10.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	43	33.6
2) To some degree	73	57.0
3) To only a slight degree, if any	12	9.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	48	37.5
2) Very important	59	46.1
3) Important	21	16.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	24	18.8
2) To some degree	79	61.7
3) To only a slight degree, if any	25	19.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	6	4.7
2) Very important	24	18.8
3) Important	98	76.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	10	7.8
2) To some degree	46	35.9
3) To only a slight degree, if any	72	56.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	31	24.2
2) Very important	69	53.9
3) Important	28	21.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	51	39.8
2) To some degree	63	49.2
3) To only a slight degree, if any	14	10.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	82	64.1
2) Very important	42	32.8
3) Important	4	3.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	128	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. 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	44	34.6
2) To some degree	72	56.7
3) To only a slight degree, if any	11	8.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	127	100.0

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47) 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	20	15.5
2) Serious	74	57.4
3) Not really serious	35	27.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	100.0

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48) 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	16	12.4
2) Serious	65	50.4
3) Not really serious	48	37.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	100.0

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49) 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	39	29.5
2) Serious	57	43.2
3) Not really serious	31	23.5
4) Not an issue or problem at all	5	3.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	132	100.0

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50) 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	12	9.2
2) Serious	44	33.8
3) Not really serious	61	46.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	13	10.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	130	100.0

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51) 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	17	13.2
2) Serious	55	42.6
3) Not really serious	45	34.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	12	9.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	100.0

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52) 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	33	25.0
2) Serious	66	50.0
3) Not really serious	26	19.7
4) Not an issue or problem at all	7	5.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	132	100.0

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53) 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	17	12.8
2) Serious	54	40.6
3) Not really serious	50	37.6
4) Not an issue or problem at all	12	9.0
TOTAL	133	100.0

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54) 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	15	11.6
2) Serious	55	42.6
3) Not really serious	54	41.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	5	3.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	129	100.0

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55) 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	19	15.0
2) Serious	58	45.7
3) Not really serious	43	33.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	7	5.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	127	100.0

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56) 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	20	15.4
2) Serious	70	53.8
3) Not really serious	37	28.5
4) Not an issue or problem at all	3	2.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	130	100.0

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57) 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	38	28.8
2) Serious	62	47.0
3) Not really serious	30	22.7
4) Not an issue or problem at all	2	1.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	132	100.0

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58) 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	37	28.2
2) Serious	55	42.0
3) Not really serious	34	26.0
4) Not an issue or problem at all	5	3.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	131	100.0

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59) 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	40	30.8
2) Serious	56	43.1
3) Not really serious	31	23.8
4) Not an issue or problem at all	3	2.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	130	100.0

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60) 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	20	15.3
2) Serious	28	21.4
3) Not really serious	70	53.4
4) Not an issue or problem at all	13	9.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	131	100.0

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61) 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	32	24.4
2) Serious	72	55.0
3) Not really serious	26	19.8
4) Not an issue or problem at all	1	0.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	131	100.0

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62) 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	14	10.5
2) Serious	56	42.1
3) Not really serious	54	40.6
4) Not an issue or problem at all	9	6.8
TOTAL	133	100.0

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63) 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	11.5
2) Serious	53	40.8
3) Not really serious	53	40.8
4) Not an issue or problem at all	9	6.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	130	100.0

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64) 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	21	15.9
2) Serious	61	46.2
3) Not really serious	44	33.3
4) Not an issue or problem at all	6	4.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	132	100.0

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65) 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	26	20.0
2) Serious	64	49.2
3) Not really serious	37	28.5
4) Not an issue or problem at all	3	2.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	130	100.0

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66) 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	33	24.8
2) Serious	54	40.6
3) Not really serious	44	33.1
4) Not an issue or problem at all	2	1.5
TOTAL	133	100.0

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67) 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	28	21.2
2) Serious	63	47.7
3) Not really serious	36	27.3
4) Not an issue or problem at all	5	3.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	132	100.0

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68) 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	30	22.9
2) Serious	64	48.9
3) Not really serious	37	28.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	131	100.0

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69) 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	28	21.5
2) Serious	72	55.4
3) Not really serious	30	23.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	130	100.0

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70) 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	22	16.8
2) Serious	44	33.6
3) Not really serious	51	38.9
4) Not an issue or problem at all	14	10.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	131	100.0

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71) 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	25	18.8
2) Serious	62	46.6
3) Not really serious	42	31.6
4) Not an issue or problem at all	4	3.0
TOTAL	133	100.0

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72) 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	5	3.8
2) Serious	33	25.0
3) Not really serious	77	58.3
4) Not an issue or problem at all	17	12.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	132	100.0

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73) 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	21	15.9
2) Serious	60	45.5
3) Not really serious	48	36.4
4) Not an issue or problem at all	3	2.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	132	100.0

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74) 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	43	32.3
2) Serious	77	57.9
3) Not really serious	13	9.8
TOTAL	133	100.0

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75) 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	53	39.8
2) Serious	71	53.4
3) Not really serious	9	6.8
TOTAL	133	100.0

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76) 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	11	8.5
2) Serious	48	36.9
3) Not really serious	55	42.3
4) Not an issue or problem at all	16	12.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	130	100.0

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