Notre Dame Study of Catholic Parish Life: Parishioners Sample, 1984

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent ID number (RESID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2667	2334.221	1412

2) Month questionnaire completed (MONTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) January	37	1.4
2) February	403	15.1
3) March	43	1.6
4) April	3	0.1
5) May	2	0.1
6) June	1	0.0
7) July	1	0.0
10) October	1006	37.7
11) November	934	35.0
12) December	235	8.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	2665	100.0

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3) Day questionnaire completed (DAY)

	TOTAL	%
1)	66	2.5
2)	41	1.5
3)	32	1.2
4)	58	2.2
5)	87	3.3
6)	141	5.3
7)	146	5.5
8)	125	4.7
9)	85	3.2
10)	82	3.1
11)	65	2.4
12)	88	3.3
13)	67	2.5
14)	118	4.4
15)	141	5.3
16)	142	5.3
17)	97	3.6
18)	88	3.3
19)	76	2.9
20)	90	3.4
21)	63	2.4
22)	65	2.4
23)	60	2.3
24)	86	3.2
25)	95	3.6
26)	67	2.5
27)	80	3.0
28)	97	3.6
29)	90	3.4
30)	77	2.9
31)	49	1.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	2664	100.0

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4) Year questionnaire completed (YEAR)

	TOTAL	%
3) 1983	2188	82.1
4) 1984	478	17.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	2666	100.0

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5) In the space below, please write the name of the parish you attend most frequently. (PARID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Parish 1, MA	83	3.1
2) Parish 1, MD	82	3.1
3) Parish 1, KS	69	2.6
4) Parish 1, MS	63	2.4
5) Parish 1, MT	43	1.6
6) Parish 1, RI	71	2.7
7) Parish 2, MA	66	2.5
8) Parish 1, IL	109	4.1
9) Parish 1, LA	41	1.5
10) Parish 1, WA	26	1.0
11) Parish 2, WA	70	2.6
12) Parish 1, VA	95	3.6
13) Parish 1, NC	94	3.5
14) Parish 2, VA	39	1.5
15) Parish 1, WI	95	3.6
16) Parish 2, LA	64	2.4
17) Parish 3, MA	68	2.5
18) Parish 3, WA	84	3.1
19) Parish 1, TX	71	2.7
20) Parish 2, MD	114	4.3
21) Parish 4, MA	83	3.1
22) Parish 3, LA	59	2.2
23) Parish 3, MD	73	2.7
24) Parish 2, IL	49	1.8
25) Parish 1, OR	74	2.8
26) Parish 2, KS	83	3.1
27) Parish 1, CO	121	4.5
28) Parish 1, ID	59	2.2
29) Parish 5, MA	95	3.6
30) Parish 2, CO	100	3.7
31) Parish 3, IL	140	5.2
32) Parish 4, WA	79	3.0
33) Parish 2, TX	30	1.1
34) Parish 3, CO	36	1.3
35) Parish 5, WA	91	3.4
36) Parish 2, MT	48	1.8
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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6) Are there any other parishes where you attend Mass on Sunday or Saturday evening? (PARAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Parish 1, MA	72	2.7
2) Parish 1, MD	76	2.9
3) Parish 1, KS	67	2.5
4) Parish 1, MS	64	2.4
5) Parish 1, MT	38	1.4
6) Parish 1, RI	68	2.6
7) Parish 2, MA	61	2.3
8) Parish 1, IL	99	3.7
9) Parish 1, LA	39	1.5
10) Parish 1, WA	23	0.9
11) Parish 2, WA	63	2.4
12) Parish 1, VA	87	3.3
13) Parish 1, NC	93	3.5
14) Parish 2, VA	37	1.4
15) Parish 1, WI	94	3.5
16) Parish 2, LA	59	2.2
17) Parish 3, MA	64	2.4
18) Parish 3, WA	75	2.8
19) Parish 1, TX	70	2.6
20) Parish 2, MD	111	4.2
21) Parish 4, MA	77	2.9
22) Parish 3, LA	53	2.0
23) Parish 3, MD	71	2.7
24) Parish 2, IL	41	1.5
25) Parish 1, OR	64	2.4
26) Parish 2, KS	81	3.0
27) Parish 1, CO	118	4.4
28) Parish 1, ID	56	2.1
29) Parish 5, MA	94	3.5
30) Parish 2, CO	92	3.5
31) Parish 3, IL	132	5.0
32) Parish 4, WA	70	2.6
33) Parish 2, TX	30	1.1
34) Parish 3, CO	35	1.3
35) Parish 5, WA	87	3.3
36) Parish 2, MT	30	1.1
37) Other	171	6.4
88) Not attending	4	0.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	2666	100.0

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7) Do you live within the territorial boundaries of this parish? (LIVEPRSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	365	14.0
2) Yes	2107	81.1
3) I'm not certain.	127	4.9
Missing	68
TOTAL	2599	100.0

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8) What percentage of time have you attended Sunday/Saturday evening Masses at another parish in recent years? - First mention (PARATPC1)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1519	62.1
1)	129	5.3
2)	111	4.5
3)	25	1.0
4)	23	0.9
5)	171	7.0
6)	8	0.3
7)	6	0.2
8)	10	0.4
9)	1	0.0
10)	144	5.9
11)	1	0.0
12)	2	0.1
13)	3	0.1
15)	33	1.3
16)	1	0.0
17)	1	0.0
20)	66	2.7
23)	1	0.0
25)	67	2.7
26)	1	0.0
30)	31	1.3
33)	5	0.2
35)	9	0.4
40)	23	0.9
42)	1	0.0
45)	3	0.1
50)	33	1.3
55)	1	0.0
60)	2	0.1
70)	2	0.1
75)	2	0.1
80)	3	0.1
90)	4	0.2
98)	6	0.2
Missing	219
TOTAL	2448	100.0

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9) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED ATTENDING SUNDAY/SATURDAY EVENING MASSES AT ANOTHER PARISH: When you attended another parish Mass was the parish nearby or distant? - First mention (PARATPT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nearby parish	729	28.3
2) Distant parish	325	12.6
8) Not applicable	1521	59.1
Missing	92
TOTAL	2575	100.0

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10) What percentage of time have you attended Sunday/Saturday evening Masses at another parish in recent years? - Second mention (PARATPC2)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2306	90.5
1)	45	1.8
2)	43	1.7
3)	9	0.4
4)	7	0.3
5)	55	2.2
6)	2	0.1
7)	1	0.0
8)	2	0.1
10)	39	1.5
15)	7	0.3
20)	11	0.4
25)	11	0.4
30)	7	0.3
35)	1	0.0
40)	2	0.1
Missing	119
TOTAL	2548	100.0

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11) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED ATTENDING SUNDAY/SATURDAY EVENING MASSES AT ANOTHER PARISH: When you attended another parish Mass was the parish nearby or distant? - Second mention (PARATPT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nearby parish	167	6.5
2) Distant parish	108	4.2
8) Not applicable	2303	89.3
Missing	89
TOTAL	2578	100.0

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12) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED ATTENDING SUNDAY/SATURDAY EVENING MASSES AT ANOTHER PARISH: Are there any special reasons why you attend Masses at these other parishes (e.g., on vacation, special liturgies, etc.)? (PARATRS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not go elsewhere	1530	60.0
1) Convenient place	140	5.5
2) Convenient time	309	12.1
3) Visiting friends	142	5.6
4) Vacation	219	8.6
5) Like pastor	19	0.7
6) Like liturgy	85	3.3
7) Like people	21	0.8
8) Dislike own pastor	4	0.2
9) Dislike own liturgy	4	0.2
11) Ethnic parish	2	0.1
12) Types of ministry	8	0.3
14) Like building	16	0.6
15) Like sermons	17	0.7
16) Childhood church	10	0.4
17) Change routine	22	0.9
18) Compare spirit experience	1	0.0
19) Work there	1	0.0
21) Belong there also	1	0.0
Missing	116
TOTAL	2551	100.0

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13) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - First mention (PARACT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No Activities	1297	50.7
1) Parish council chair	6	0.2
2) Parish council member	73	2.9
5) Secretary, bookkeeper	22	0.9
6) Extraordinary community ministry	6	0.2
8) Pastoral associate	1	0.0
10) Liturgy group, chair	4	0.2
11) Liturgy group, member	15	0.6
13) Organist/Choir/Canticle	10	0.4
14) Guitarist/Folk head	3	0.1
15) Choir, music member	67	2.6
16) Eucharistic minister	46	1.8
17) Altar/Bread Preparer/Server	131	5.1
18) Homilist/Lector/Reader	41	1.6
19) Usher, greeter	36	1.4
20) Education group, head	2	0.1
21) Education group, member	14	0.5
23) Parish school teacher	11	0.4
24) CCD, Catechism teacher	139	5.4
25) Discussion leader	6	0.2
26) Preschool, nursery	21	0.8
27) Participant in Bible study	43	1.7
28) P.T.O. member	2	0.1
30) Evangelism member	5	0.2
31) Non-charismatic participant	14	0.5
32) Charismatic participant	7	0.3
33) Renew participant	53	2.1
34) Pre-CANA participant	3	0.1
37) Marriage Encounter participant	11	0.4
38) Spirit growth member	1	0.0
39) Church social participant	143	5.6
40) Hospitality activity	7	0.3
41) Sodality, women's club	134	5.2
42) Knights of Columbus/Holy Name/Men	37	1.4
43) Athletic/Recreational	13	0.5
44) Youth Ministry/Scouts/CYO	12	0.5
45) Singles group/Social	1	0.0
46) Seniors group/Social	11	0.4
47) Janitor/Maintenance	25	1.0
48) Bingo	17	0.7
49) Fund raising/Finance	30	1.2
50) Charity/Poor help	18	0.7
51) Ministry to sick	9	0.4
52) Neighborhood kitchen	4	0.2
53) Social justice and peace	2	0.1
54) Right to Life member	2	0.1
61) Fostering ethnic liturgy	1	0.0
70) Building committee	3	0.1
Missing	108
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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14) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Second mention (PARACT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No Activities	1844	72.1
1) Parish council chair	2	0.1
2) Parish council member	47	1.8
5) Secretary, bookkeeper	13	0.5
6) Extraordinary community ministry	1	0.0
10) Liturgy group, chair	1	0.0
11) Liturgy group, member	22	0.9
13) Organist/Choir/Canticle	4	0.2
14) Guitarist/Folk head	2	0.1
15) Choir, music member	23	0.9
16) Eucharistic minister	29	1.1
17) Altar/Bread Preparer/Server	38	1.5
18) Homilist/Lector/Reader	25	1.0
19) Usher, greeter	14	0.5
20) Education group, head	1	0.0
21) Education group, member	15	0.6
23) Parish school teacher	3	0.1
24) CCD, Catechism teacher	49	1.9
25) Discussion leader	1	0.0
26) Preschool, nursery	8	0.3
27) Participant in Bible study	33	1.3
28) P.T.O. member	4	0.2
30) Evangelism member	4	0.2
31) Non-charismatic participant	10	0.4
32) Charismatic participant	2	0.1
33) Renew participant	30	1.2
34) Pre-CANA participant	5	0.2
35) Divorce/Single parent member	1	0.0
36) Ecumenism participant	1	0.0
37) Marriage Encounter participant	12	0.5
39) Church social participant	106	4.1
40) Hospitality activity	3	0.1
41) Sodality, women's club	39	1.5
42) Knights of Columbus/Holy Name/Men	19	0.7
43) Athletic/Recreational	13	0.5
44) Youth Ministry/Scouts/CYO	16	0.6
45) Singles group/Social	2	0.1
46) Seniors group/Social	12	0.5
47) Janitor/Maintenance	30	1.2
48) Bingo	10	0.4
49) Fund raising/Finance	28	1.1
50) Charity/Poor help	12	0.5
51) Ministry to sick	17	0.7
52) Neighborhood kitchen	1	0.0
53) Social justice and peace	3	0.1
54) Right to Life member	1	0.0
55) Ministry to retarded	1	0.0
70) Building committee	2	0.1
Missing	108
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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15) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Third mention (PARACT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No Activities	2218	86.7
1) Parish council chair	1	0.0
2) Parish council member	22	0.9
4) Deacon	1	0.0
5) Secretary, bookkeeper	6	0.2
7) Parish administrator or business manager	1	0.0
10) Liturgy group, chair	1	0.0
11) Liturgy group, member	6	0.2
12) Liturgy/Music, head	1	0.0
13) Organist/Choir/Canticle	1	0.0
14) Guitarist/Folk head	2	0.1
15) Choir, music member	9	0.4
16) Eucharistic minister	19	0.7
17) Altar/Bread Preparer/Server	14	0.5
18) Homilist/Lector/Reader	14	0.5
19) Usher, greeter	12	0.5
21) Education group, member	5	0.2
23) Parish school teacher	3	0.1
24) CCD, Catechism teacher	23	0.9
25) Discussion leader	3	0.1
26) Preschool, nursery	4	0.2
27) Participant in Bible study	27	1.1
28) P.T.O. member	1	0.0
30) Evangelism member	2	0.1
31) Non-charismatic participant	6	0.2
32) Charismatic participant	2	0.1
33) Renew participant	16	0.6
34) Pre-CANA participant	3	0.1
36) Ecumenism participant	1	0.0
37) Marriage Encounter participant	2	0.1
39) Church social participant	43	1.7
40) Hospitality activity	5	0.2
41) Sodality, women's club	21	0.8
42) Knights of Columbus/Holy Name/Men	3	0.1
43) Athletic/Recreational	3	0.1
44) Youth Ministry/Scouts/CYO	4	0.2
46) Seniors group/Social	3	0.1
47) Janitor/Maintenance	11	0.4
48) Bingo	7	0.3
49) Fund raising/Finance	9	0.4
50) Charity/Poor help	12	0.5
51) Ministry to sick	6	0.2
52) Neighborhood kitchen	1	0.0
53) Social justice and peace	1	0.0
54) Right to Life member	1	0.0
55) Ministry to retarded	1	0.0
56) Ministry to deaf, blind	1	0.0
70) Building committee	1	0.0
Missing	108
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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16) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Fourth mention (PARACT4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No Activities	2408	94.1
1) Parish council chair	1	0.0
2) Parish council member	8	0.3
5) Secretary, bookkeeper	3	0.1
6) Extraordinary community ministry	1	0.0
11) Liturgy group, member	3	0.1
13) Organist/Choir/Canticle	1	0.0
15) Choir, music member	6	0.2
16) Eucharistic minister	9	0.4
17) Altar/Bread Preparer/Server	5	0.2
18) Homilist/Lector/Reader	7	0.3
19) Usher, greeter	4	0.2
21) Education group, member	2	0.1
24) CCD, Catechism teacher	7	0.3
25) Discussion leader	1	0.0
27) Participant in bible study	10	0.4
31) Non-charismatic participant	2	0.1
33) Renew participant	4	0.2
34) Pre-CANA participant	4	0.2
36) Ecumenism participant	1	0.0
37) Marriage Encounter participant	4	0.2
39) Church social participant	17	0.7
40) Hospitality activity	1	0.0
41) Sodality, women's club	6	0.2
43) Athletic/Recreational	1	0.0
44) Youth Ministry/Scouts/CYO	1	0.0
45) Singles group/Social	1	0.0
46) Seniors group/Social	1	0.0
47) Janitor/Maintenance	11	0.4
48) Bingo	2	0.1
49) Fund Raising/Finance	4	0.2
50) Charity/Poor help	8	0.3
51) Ministry to sick	10	0.4
52) Neighborhood kitchen	2	0.1
54) Right to Life member	2	0.1
70) Building committee	1	0.0
Missing	108
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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17) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES: Total number of activities per person (PARACTNO)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1299	50.8
1) One	545	21.3
2) Two	373	14.6
3) Three	190	7.4
4) Four	85	3.3
5) Five	41	1.6
6) Six	12	0.5
7) Seven	4	0.2
8) Eight or more	10	0.4
Missing	108
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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18) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES: On the average, how many hours per month do you participate in each activity mentioned above? - Activity 1 (PARHRS1)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1299	53.6
1)	201	8.3
2)	219	9.0
3)	129	5.3
4)	164	6.8
5)	75	3.1
6)	69	2.8
7)	14	0.6
8)	80	3.3
9)	11	0.5
10)	58	2.4
11)	4	0.2
12)	27	1.1
13)	5	0.2
14)	4	0.2
15)	11	0.5
16)	2	0.1
17)	2	0.1
18)	6	0.2
19)	2	0.1
20)	15	0.6
25)	4	0.2
30)	9	0.4
31)	1	0.0
32)	1	0.0
35)	1	0.0
40)	5	0.2
55)	1	0.0
60)	2	0.1
80)	1	0.0
90)	1	0.0
98)	2	0.1
Missing	242
TOTAL	2425	100.0

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19) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES: On the average, how many hours per month do you participate in each activity mentioned above? - Activity 2 (PARHRS2)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1843	74.8
1)	152	6.2
2)	114	4.6
3)	73	3.0
4)	95	3.9
5)	30	1.2
6)	29	1.2
7)	5	0.2
8)	40	1.6
9)	13	0.5
10)	27	1.1
11)	2	0.1
12)	8	0.3
13)	2	0.1
14)	1	0.0
15)	6	0.2
16)	6	0.2
18)	1	0.0
20)	7	0.3
21)	1	0.0
22)	2	0.1
25)	1	0.0
30)	1	0.0
35)	1	0.0
40)	1	0.0
41)	1	0.0
73)	1	0.0
Missing	204
TOTAL	2463	100.0

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20) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES: On the average, how many hours per month do you participate in each activity mentioned above? - Activity 3 (PARHRS3)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2218	88.2
1)	74	2.9
2)	63	2.5
3)	16	0.6
4)	42	1.7
5)	13	0.5
6)	11	0.4
7)	9	0.4
8)	19	0.8
9)	2	0.1
10)	8	0.3
11)	1	0.0
12)	8	0.3
13)	2	0.1
14)	1	0.0
15)	5	0.2
16)	3	0.1
20)	9	0.4
24)	1	0.0
25)	2	0.1
30)	2	0.1
40)	1	0.0
48)	2	0.1
56)	1	0.0
64)	1	0.0
70)	1	0.0
80)	1	0.0
Missing	151
TOTAL	2516	100.0

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21) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES: On the average, how many hours per month do you participate in each activity mentioned above? - Activity 4 (PARHRS4)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2409	94.9
1)	31	1.2
2)	25	1.0
3)	19	0.7
4)	19	0.7
5)	4	0.2
6)	10	0.4
8)	7	0.3
9)	2	0.1
10)	4	0.2
11)	1	0.0
12)	2	0.1
16)	1	0.0
18)	1	0.0
24)	1	0.0
25)	1	0.0
30)	2	0.1
Missing	128
TOTAL	2539	100.0

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22) In general, how attached to this parish do you feel? (PARATTCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not attached at all	180	7.0
2) Somewhat attached	1067	41.2
3) Very attached	1340	51.8
Missing	80
TOTAL	2587	100.0

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23) In what year did you start attending this parish? (PARYEAR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2568	63.434	18

24) What kinds of changes have occurred in this parish since you have been attending? Please describe these changes (e.g., style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.). - First perceived change (CHANGES1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2279	41.195	33

25) What kinds of change have occurred in this parish since you have been attending? Please describe these changes (e.g., style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.). - Second perceived change (CHANGES2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2278	34.942	34

26) What kinds of change have occurred in this parish since you have been attending? Please describe these changes (e.g., style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.). - Third perceived change (CHANGES3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2278	18.873	27

27) What kinds of change have occurred in this parish since you have been attending? Please describe these changes (e.g., style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.). - Fourth perceived change (CHANGES4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2277	9.151	21

28) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO REPORTED THAT THEIR PARISH HAD CHANGED SINCE THEY BEGAN ATTENDING: What kinds of changes have occurred in this parish since that time? - Total number of changes perceived (CHANGENO)

	TOTAL	%
0)	254	11.2
1)	442	19.4
2)	564	24.8
3)	522	22.9
4)	291	12.8
5)	108	4.7
6)	52	2.3
7)	21	0.9
8)	23	1.0
Missing	390
TOTAL	2277	100.0

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29) Think of five persons who are your closest friends. (Do not include relatives.) How many of these friends are also members of your parish? (PARFRND)

	TOTAL	%
0)	752	29.3
1)	360	14.0
2)	429	16.7
3)	330	12.9
4)	221	8.6
5)	471	18.4
Missing	104
TOTAL	2563	100.0

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30) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Pastor (CONVPAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	742	29.0
2) Seldom	1176	46.0
3) Frequently	625	24.4
4) Daily	16	0.6
Missing	108
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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31) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Associate or assistant pastor (CONVASC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	812	34.0
2) Seldom	575	24.1
3) Frequently	295	12.3
4) Daily	12	0.5
8) Don't have this person	696	29.1
Missing	277
TOTAL	2390	100.0

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32) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Parish secretary/receptionist (CONVSECR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1238	51.4
2) Seldom	575	23.9
3) Frequently	173	7.2
4) Daily	15	0.6
8) Don't have this person	408	16.9
Missing	258
TOTAL	2409	100.0

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33) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Principal of the school (CONVPRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1217	51.7
2) Seldom	274	11.6
3) Frequently	117	5.0
4) Daily	20	0.8
8) Don't have this person	726	30.8
Missing	313
TOTAL	2354	100.0

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34) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Director of religious education (CONVDRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1348	56.1
2) Seldom	555	23.1
3) Frequently	293	12.2
4) Daily	16	0.7
8) Don't have this person	191	7.9
Missing	264
TOTAL	2403	100.0

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35) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Head of parish council (CONVHPC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1602	66.4
2) Seldom	504	20.9
3) Frequently	219	9.1
4) Daily	8	0.3
8) Don't have this person	78	3.2
Missing	256
TOTAL	2411	100.0

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36) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Teachers at parish school (CONVTEA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1155	48.8
2) Seldom	351	14.8
3) Frequently	209	8.8
4) Daily	24	1.0
8) Don't have this person	626	26.5
Missing	302
TOTAL	2365	100.0

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37) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Other parish members (CONVOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	305	12.3
2) Seldom	604	24.5
3) Frequently	1301	52.7
4) Daily	260	10.5
Missing	197
TOTAL	2470	100.0

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38) How frequently do you have longer conversations with the following people during the course of an "average" month? - Other parish staff (CONVOPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1306	54.7
2) Seldom	482	20.2
3) Frequently	363	15.2
4) Daily	29	1.2
8) Don't have this person	208	8.7
Missing	279
TOTAL	2388	100.0

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39) In your own words, what do you think the main purpose of a parish is supposed to be? - First mention (PURPOSE1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No purpose, no other	3	0.1
1) Emphasize Eucharist/sacraments	13	0.6
2) Emphasize Worship/liturgy/music	100	4.3
3) Emphasize Christ presence	17	0.7
4) Emphasize Catholic faith	38	1.6
5) Emphasize community charity	38	1.6
6) Emphasize spiritual growth	63	2.7
7) Emphasize social and emotional support	21	0.9
8) Emphasize Christian education	25	1.1
9) Emphasize work of God	14	0.6
10) Center religious activities	81	3.5
20) General reference to spiritual enrichment	487	21.0
21) General reference to strengthen faith	46	2.0
22) Emphasize close God	91	3.9
23) Emphasize love God	16	0.7
24) Emphasize Bible	79	3.4
25) Emphasize Gospel	28	1.2
26) Emphasize Catholic belief	42	1.8
27) Emphasize salvation	20	0.9
28) Emphasize Mass	71	3.1
29) Emphasize liturgy prayer	108	4.7
32) Emphasize evangelizing the unchurched	9	0.4
33) Emphasize catechism, CCD	2	0.1
34) Emphasize education, children's parish school	16	0.7
35) Emphasize religious education older	40	1.7
36) Emphasize service to needy	12	0.5
37) Emphasize aid to elderly	2	0.1
38) Emphasize ministry to the bereaved	2	0.1
41) Emphasize ministry to intact families	7	0.3
42) Emphasize ministry to young	2	0.1
43) Emphasize financial support	6	0.3
46) Emphasize support life cycle	118	5.1
47) Emphasize ecumenism	1	0.0
48) Emphasize witness of the Gospel	20	0.9
49) Emphasize lay ministries	6	0.3
50) Collective community	300	12.9
51) Special REF building community	215	9.3
52) Special REF community belief	62	2.7
53) General emphasis on social functions	5	0.2
54) General emphasis friendly	31	1.3
55) General REF do good	14	0.6
56) General REF teach respect	9	0.4
58) Caring pastor	10	0.4
59) Communication/newsletter	3	0.1
70) Place for meditation	10	0.4
71) Progressive adjustment	2	0.1
75) Emphasize moral direction	6	0.3
76) Enhance family life	4	0.2
80) Does everything well	2	0.1
86) REF to good race relations	2	0.1
Missing	348
TOTAL	2319	100.0

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40) In your own words, what do you think the main purpose of a parish is supposed to be? - Second mention (PURPOSE2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2320	20.546	21

41) In your own words, what do you think the main purpose of a parish is supposed to be? - Third mention (PURPOSE3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2320	8.62	18

42) In your own words, what do you think the main purpose of a parish is supposed to be? - Fourth mention (PURPOSE4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No purpose, no other	2203	95.0
4) Emphasize Catholic faith	3	0.1
5) Emphasize community charity	2	0.1
6) Emphasize spiritual growth	1	0.0
7) Emphasize social and emotional support	2	0.1
20) General reference to spiritual enrichment	6	0.3
21) General reference to strengthen faith	4	0.2
22) Emphasize close God	4	0.2
23) Emphasize love God	2	0.1
24) Emphasize Bible	1	0.0
25) Emphasize Gospel	1	0.0
26) Emphasize Catholic belief	2	0.1
27) Emphasize salvation	2	0.1
28) Emphasize Mass	4	0.2
29) Emphasize liturgy prayer	3	0.1
30) Emphasize music, liturgy, art, expression	1	0.0
32) Emphasize evangelizing the unchurched	2	0.1
33) Emphasize catechism, CCD	2	0.1
34) Emphasize education, children's parish school	5	0.2
35) Emphasize religious education older	4	0.2
36) Emphasize service to needy	12	0.5
37) Emphasize aid to elderly	1	0.0
38) Emphasize ministry to the bereaved	4	0.2
42) Emphasize ministry to young	2	0.1
44) Emphasize social justice	2	0.1
46) Emphasize support life cycle	11	0.5
47) Emphasize ecumenism	1	0.0
48) Emphasize witness of the Gospel	1	0.0
49) Emphasize lay ministries	2	0.1
50) Collective community	2	0.1
51) Special REF building community	12	0.5
52) Special REF community belief	1	0.0
53) General emphasis on social functions	5	0.2
54) General emphasis friendly	1	0.0
55) General REF do good	3	0.1
56) General REF teach respect	2	0.1
58) Caring pastor	1	0.0
75) Emphasize moral direction	3	0.1
Missing	347
TOTAL	2320	100.0

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43) In general, how well does this parish meet your spiritual needs? (SPIRNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely	657	25.7
2) Very well	1508	58.9
3) Not very well	353	13.8
4) Not at all	43	1.7
Missing	106
TOTAL	2561	100.0

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44) In general, how well does this parish meet your social needs? (SOCNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely	232	9.5
2) Very well	1130	46.0
3) Not very well	642	26.2
4) Not at all	450	18.3
Missing	213
TOTAL	2454	100.0

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45) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - The Church requires that I attend. (REASATT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2423	93.9
1) Important	157	6.1
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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46) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - Mainly, it's a habit. (REASATT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2512	97.4
1) Important	68	2.6
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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47) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - I want to please or satisfy someone close to me (like spouse or parent). (REASATT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2529	98.0
1) Important	51	2.0
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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48) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - I want to set an example for my children. (REASATT4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2314	89.7
1) Important	266	10.3
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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49) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - I enjoy being with other persons in our church. (REASATT5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2461	95.4
1) Important	119	4.6
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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50) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - I enjoy taking part in the service itself and experiencing the liturgy. (REASATT6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	1868	72.4
1) Important	712	27.6
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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51) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - I enjoy the feeling of meditating and communicating with God. (REASATT7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	1614	62.6
1) Important	966	37.4
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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52) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - I feel a need to hear God's word. (REASATT8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2083	80.7
1) Important	497	19.3
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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53) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - I feel a need to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. (REASATT9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2066	80.1
1) Important	514	19.9
Missing	87
TOTAL	2580	100.0

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54) People go to church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason you attend Mass at your church. - Other (REASAT10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unimportant	2459	95.3
1) Important	120	4.7
Missing	88
TOTAL	2579	100.0

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55) Sometimes you hear people express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the way their parish celebrates Mass. How would you rate the quality of your parish liturgy (that is, music, readings, singing, praying, and ritual used during Mass)? - Music (LITURGY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally unsatisfactory	174	6.8
2) Could be improved	687	26.8
3) Generally satisfactory	1702	66.4
Missing	104
TOTAL	2563	100.0

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56) Sometimes you hear people express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the way their parish celebrates Mass. How would you rate the quality of your parish liturgy (that is, music, readings, singing, praying, and ritual used during Mass)? - Readings (LITURGY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally unsatisfactory	63	2.5
2) Could be improved	333	13.1
3) Generally satisfactory	2145	84.4
Missing	126
TOTAL	2541	100.0

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57) Sometimes you hear people express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the way their parish celebrates Mass. How would you rate the quality of your parish liturgy (that is, music, readings, singing, praying, and ritual used during Mass)? - Singing (LITURGY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally unsatisfactory	190	7.4
2) Could be improved	841	33.0
3) Generally satisfactory	1521	59.6
Missing	115
TOTAL	2552	100.0

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58) Sometimes you hear people express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the way their parish celebrates Mass. How would you rate the quality of your parish liturgy (that is, music, readings, singing, praying, and ritual used during Mass)? - Prayers (LITURGY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally unsatisfactory	66	2.6
2) Could be improved	370	14.5
3) Generally satisfactory	2122	83.0
Missing	109
TOTAL	2558	100.0

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59) Sometimes you hear people express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the way their parish celebrates Mass. How would you rate the quality of your parish liturgy (that is, music, readings, singing, praying, and ritual used during Mass)? - Ritual (LITURGY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally unsatisfactory	98	3.9
2) Could be improved	363	14.3
3) Generally satisfactory	2069	81.8
Missing	137
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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60) How would you describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday/Saturday evening Mass at your parish church? - Uninspiring or inspiring (HOMILY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uninspiring	135	5.7
2)	239	10.1
3)	666	28.1
4)	924	39.0
5) Inspiring	405	17.1
Missing	298
TOTAL	2369	100.0

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61) How would you describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday/Saturday evening Mass at your parish church? - Dull or interesting (HOMILY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Dull	128	5.5
2)	227	9.7
3)	618	26.5
4)	954	40.9
5) Interesting	408	17.5
Missing	332
TOTAL	2335	100.0

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62) How would you describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday/Saturday evening Mass at your parish church? - Informative or uninformative (HOMILY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Informative	467	20.2
2)	861	37.2
3)	659	28.5
4)	242	10.5
5) Uninformative	85	3.7
Missing	353
TOTAL	2314	100.0

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63) How would you describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday/Saturday evening Mass at your parish church? - Helps my faith to grow or doesn't help my faith to grow (HOMILY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Helps my faith to grow	448	19.0
2)	765	32.5
3)	740	31.4
4)	268	11.4
5) Doesn't help my faith to grow	136	5.8
Missing	310
TOTAL	2357	100.0

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64) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Hymn-singing by the congregation (MASSAHYM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	49	1.9
1) I wish it were omitted.	110	4.3
2) I don't mind.	681	26.5
3) I'm happy it has been added.	1725	67.3
Missing	102
TOTAL	2565	100.0

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65) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Communal confession of sins during the service (MASSBSIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	1228	49.6
1) I wish it were omitted.	141	5.7
2) I don't mind.	535	21.6
3) I'm happy it has been added.	571	23.1
Missing	192
TOTAL	2475	100.0

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66) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Exchanging a sign of peace (MASSCPEA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	72	2.8
1) I wish it were omitted.	298	11.6
2) I don't mind.	623	24.3
3) I'm happy it has been added.	1568	61.2
Missing	106
TOTAL	2561	100.0

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67) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Communion from the cup (MASSDCUP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	437	17.4
1) I wish it were omitted.	387	15.4
2) I don't mind.	810	32.2
3) I'm happy it has been added.	880	35.0
Missing	153
TOTAL	2514	100.0

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68) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Communion in the hand (MASSEHAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	18	0.7
1) I wish it were omitted.	265	10.4
2) I don't mind.	754	29.7
3) I'm happy it has been added.	1500	59.1
Missing	130
TOTAL	2537	100.0

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69) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Lay readers (MASSFLAY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	21	0.8
1) I wish it were omitted.	146	5.8
2) I don't mind.	850	33.8
3) I'm happy it has been added.	1500	59.6
Missing	150
TOTAL	2517	100.0

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70) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Silence after readings and the homily (MASSGSIL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	391	15.6
1) I wish it were omitted.	146	5.8
2) I don't mind.	935	37.4
3) I'm happy it has been added.	1030	41.2
Missing	165
TOTAL	2502	100.0

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71) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Lay men communion ministers (MASSHMEN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	110	4.3
1) I wish it were omitted.	389	15.3
2) I don't mind.	930	36.6
3) I'm happy it has been added.	1114	43.8
Missing	124
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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72) How do you feel about the following aspects of the Mass? - Women communion ministers (MASSIWMN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Our parish doesn't do this.	323	12.7
1) I wish it were omitted.	456	17.9
2) I don't mind.	783	30.8
3) I'm happy it has been added.	980	38.6
Missing	125
TOTAL	2542	100.0

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73) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you turn for help for that problem? - Death of a member of my family (TRNHLPDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	1160	46.2
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	1235	49.2
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	94	3.7
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	15	0.6
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies out	2	0.1
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies	3	0.1
Missing	158
TOTAL	2509	100.0

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74) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Severe marital problems (TRNHLPMR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	304	13.0
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	1045	44.5
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	983	41.9
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	6	0.3
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	7	0.3
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
Missing	320
TOTAL	2347	100.0

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75) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem. - Alcohol/drug abuse (TRNHLPAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	193	8.2
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	355	15.1
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	1795	76.3
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	1	0.0
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	4	0.2
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	3	0.1
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
Missing	314
TOTAL	2353	100.0

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76) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Unemployment (TRNHLPUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	675	29.1
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	131	5.7
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	1505	64.9
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	3	0.1
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
Missing	349
TOTAL	2318	100.0

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77) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Counseling at time of sickness (TRNHLPSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	482	19.9
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	1414	58.3
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	516	21.3
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	6	0.2
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	4	0.2
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
Missing	243
TOTAL	2424	100.0

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78) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Severe money problems (TRNHLPMC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	755	32.3
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	174	7.4
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	1404	60.1
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	2	0.1
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
Missing	329
TOTAL	2338	100.0

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79) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Unwanted pregnancy (TRNHLPPG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	372	17.3
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	847	39.3
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	932	43.3
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	1	0.0
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
Missing	514
TOTAL	2153	100.0

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80) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Religious education for myself (TRNHLPRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	63	2.7
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	2203	93.4
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	91	3.9
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
Missing	309
TOTAL	2358	100.0

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81) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Support for faith (TRNHLPFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	228	9.7
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	2089	88.6
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	33	1.4
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	5	0.2
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
Missing	309
TOTAL	2358	100.0

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82) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Premarital counseling or marital renewal (TRNHLPPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	87	3.8
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	1977	85.7
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	239	10.4
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
Missing	361
TOTAL	2306	100.0

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83) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Family problems (TRNHLPFM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	645	27.6
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	974	41.7
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	702	30.1
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	2	0.1
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	4	0.2
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	4	0.2
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
Missing	334
TOTAL	2333	100.0

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84) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Religious education of children (TRNHLPRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	35	1.5
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	2252	96.3
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	49	2.1
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	1	0.0
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	0.0
Missing	329
TOTAL	2338	100.0

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85) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - Opportunities to serve others (TRNHLPSR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	569	24.2
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	1277	54.4
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	488	20.8
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	6	0.3
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
6) Pastor and/or parish staff and professionals or agencies outside the parish	3	0.1
7) Friends, pastor and/or parish staff, professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
Missing	320
TOTAL	2347	100.0

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86) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem? - A place to express my doubts without fear of judgment (TRNHLPEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	906	38.0
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	1173	49.2
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	299	12.5
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	4	0.2
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	0.1
Missing	283
TOTAL	2384	100.0

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87) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. To whom would you would turn for help for that problem. - Handling of painful memories (TRNHLPME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	1133	47.6
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	810	34.1
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	428	18.0
4) Friends and pastor and/or parish staff	4	0.2
5) Friends and professionals or agencies outside the parish	3	0.1
Missing	289
TOTAL	2378	100.0

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88) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Death of a member of my family (AVLHLPDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	67	2.7
2) Unlikely	31	1.2
8) Not applicable	2397	96.1
Missing	172
TOTAL	2495	100.0

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89) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Severe marital problems (AVLHLPMR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	545	23.7
2) Unlikely	399	17.4
8) Not applicable	1355	58.9
Missing	368
TOTAL	2299	100.0

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90) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Alcohol/drug abuse (AVLHLPAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	977	43.5
2) Unlikely	718	32.0
8) Not applicable	551	24.5
Missing	421
TOTAL	2246	100.0

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91) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Unemployment (AVLHLPUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	659	30.0
2) Unlikely	724	33.0
8) Not applicable	812	37.0
Missing	472
TOTAL	2195	100.0

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92) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Counseling at time of sickness (AVLHLPSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	283	11.9
2) Unlikely	201	8.5
8) Not applicable	1893	79.6
Missing	290
TOTAL	2377	100.0

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93) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Severe money problems (AVLHLPMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	522	23.6
2) Unlikely	762	34.4
8) Not applicable	931	42.0
Missing	452
TOTAL	2215	100.0

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94) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Unwanted pregnancy (AVLHLPPG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	398	19.0
2) Unlikely	469	22.4
8) Not applicable	1226	58.6
Missing	574
TOTAL	2093	100.0

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95) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Religious education for myself (AVLHLPRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	62	2.6
2) Unlikely	29	1.2
8) Not applicable	2257	96.1
Missing	319
TOTAL	2348	100.0

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96) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Support for faith (AVLHLPFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	29	1.2
2) Unlikely	13	0.6
8) Not applicable	2308	98.2
Missing	317
TOTAL	2350	100.0

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97) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Premarital counseling or marital renewal (AVLHLPPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	122	5.3
2) Unlikely	101	4.4
8) Not applicable	2060	90.2
Missing	384
TOTAL	2283	100.0

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98) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Family problems (AVLHLPFM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	387	17.0
2) Unlikely	262	11.5
8) Not applicable	1621	71.4
Missing	397
TOTAL	2270	100.0

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99) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Religious education of children (AVLHLPRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	36	1.5
2) Unlikely	18	0.8
8) Not applicable	2283	97.7
Missing	330
TOTAL	2337	100.0

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100) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Opportunities to serve others (AVLHLPSR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	328	14.2
2) Unlikely	128	5.6
8) Not applicable	1847	80.2
Missing	364
TOTAL	2303	100.0

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101) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - A place to express my doubts without fear of judgment (AVLHLPEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	133	5.7
2) Unlikely	146	6.2
8) Not applicable	2072	88.1
Missing	316
TOTAL	2351	100.0

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102) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether you would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Handling of painful memories (AVLHLPME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Likely	222	9.5
2) Unlikely	176	7.5
8) Not applicable	1936	82.9
Missing	333
TOTAL	2334	100.0

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103) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Enhancing religious education of preteens (RESOURA1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	21	0.9
2) Give less attention	19	0.8
3) Give as much attention as now	999	44.4
4) Give more attention	377	16.8
5) Give much more attention	832	37.0
Missing	419
TOTAL	2248	100.0

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104) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Enhancing religious education of teens (RESOURA2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	18	0.8
2) Give less attention	24	1.0
3) Give as much attention as now	845	35.9
4) Give more attention	447	19.0
5) Give much more attention	1022	43.4
Missing	311
TOTAL	2356	100.0

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105) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Enhancing religious education of adults (RESOURA3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	44	2.0
2) Give less attention	66	3.0
3) Give as much attention as now	1105	50.5
4) Give more attention	396	18.1
5) Give much more attention	578	26.4
Missing	478
TOTAL	2189	100.0

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106) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Making converts and/or reclaiming church dropouts (RESOURCB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	128	5.2
2) Give less attention	145	5.9
3) Give as much attention as now	895	36.2
4) Give more attention	464	18.8
5) Give much more attention	838	33.9
Missing	197
TOTAL	2470	100.0

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107) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Helping poor people within the parish (RESOURCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	26	1.1
2) Give less attention	37	1.5
3) Give as much attention as now	1053	42.7
4) Give more attention	569	23.1
5) Give much more attention	780	31.6
Missing	202
TOTAL	2465	100.0

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108) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Helping poor people outside the parish (RESOURCD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	155	6.4
2) Give less attention	219	9.1
3) Give as much attention as now	1262	52.4
4) Give more attention	368	15.3
5) Give much more attention	406	16.8
Missing	257
TOTAL	2410	100.0

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109) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Improving liturgy (RESOURCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	98	4.1
2) Give less attention	133	5.5
3) Give as much attention as now	1302	54.2
4) Give more attention	467	19.4
5) Give much more attention	402	16.7
Missing	265
TOTAL	2402	100.0

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110) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Improving the social life of the parish (RESOURCF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	148	6.0
2) Give less attention	177	7.2
3) Give as much attention as now	1255	51.2
4) Give more attention	449	18.3
5) Give much more attention	422	17.2
Missing	216
TOTAL	2451	100.0

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111) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Improving contacts with non-Catholic churches within our neighborhood (RESOURCG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	174	7.1
2) Give less attention	204	8.4
3) Give as much attention as now	1162	47.6
4) Give more attention	452	18.5
5) Give much more attention	451	18.5
Missing	224
TOTAL	2443	100.0

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112) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Working to change unjust socioeconomic conditions (RESOURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Give much less attention	249	10.3
2) Give less attention	260	10.7
3) Give as much attention as now	1017	42.0
4) Give more attention	412	17.0
5) Give much more attention	482	19.9
Missing	247
TOTAL	2420	100.0

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113) Are there any other activities toward which you would like to see the parish direct its attention? - First mention (RSRCACT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other priority	2262	89.2
1) Implement parish government organization	22	0.9
2) Family oriented ministry	100	3.9
3) Minister to the sick, aged	63	2.5
4) Implement pray spirit	38	1.5
5) Nurturing conversation for social issues	26	1.0
6) Implement financial support	2	0.1
7) Implement physical plant	21	0.8
8) Train lay ministers	3	0.1
Missing	130
TOTAL	2537	100.0

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114) Are there any other activities toward which you would like to see the parish direct its attention? - Second mention (RSRCACT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other priority	2473	97.5
1) Implement parish government organization	2	0.1
2) Family oriented ministry	12	0.5
3) Minister to the sick, aged	24	0.9
4) Implement pray spirit	10	0.4
5) Nurturing conversation for social issues	8	0.3
6) Implement financial support	1	0.0
7) Implement physical plant	5	0.2
8) Train lay ministers	1	0.0
Missing	131
TOTAL	2536	100.0

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115) Are there any other activities toward which you would like to see the parish direct its attention? - Third mention (RSRCACT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other priority	2520	99.4
1) Implement parish government organization	4	0.2
2) Family oriented ministry	2	0.1
3) Minister to the sick, aged	3	0.1
5) Nurturing conversation for social issues	2	0.1
6) Implement financial support	1	0.0
8) Train lay ministers	3	0.1
Missing	132
TOTAL	2535	100.0

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116) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - The parish school offers better academic training than other schools. (PARSCHAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	767	34.8
2) No	375	17.0
8) Not applicable	1062	48.2
Missing	463
TOTAL	2204	100.0

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117) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - The parish school has higher quality teachers than other schools. (PARSCHQU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	545	25.1
2) No	567	26.1
8) Not applicable	1062	48.9
Missing	493
TOTAL	2174	100.0

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118) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - There is daily instruction offered in religion. (PARSCHDI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1052	47.8
2) No	87	4.0
8) Not applicable	1060	48.2
Missing	468
TOTAL	2199	100.0

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119) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - The parish school provides a more disciplined environment than other schools. (PARSCHEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	973	44.3
2) No	165	7.5
8) Not applicable	1059	48.2
Missing	470
TOTAL	2197	100.0

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120) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - The parish school displays more concern for the students than is true in other schools. (PARSCHCO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	851	38.9
2) No	277	12.7
8) Not applicable	1060	48.4
Missing	479
TOTAL	2188	100.0

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121) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - The parish school teaches values I want instilled in my children. (PARSCHVA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1027	47.1
2) No	95	4.4
8) Not applicable	1059	48.6
Missing	486
TOTAL	2181	100.0

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122) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - The parish school has better students than other schools. (PARSCHBT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	452	21.0
2) No	639	29.7
8) Not applicable	1061	49.3
Missing	515
TOTAL	2152	100.0

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123) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PARISH HAS A SCHOOL: Which of the following is a good way of describing your parish school? - Other (specify) (PARSCHOT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other reason	1210	53.1
11) Sinful not to send	1	0.0
12) Child wanted to go	1	0.0
13) Faculty show concern	2	0.1
14) Christian environment	1	0.0
15) Convenient location	1	0.0
16) Smaller classes	1	0.0
88) Not applicable	1061	46.6
Missing	389
TOTAL	2278	100.0

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124) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CHILDREN ATTEND(ED) THE PARISH SCHOOL: Which one of the reasons listed in the previous question is/was the most important reason you send/sent your child to the parish school? (WHYATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better academics	83	3.4
2) Better teachers	7	0.3
3) Daily religious education	173	7.0
4) More discipline	79	3.2
5) Care about students	55	2.2
6) Value training	186	7.5
7) Better students	2	0.1
11) Sinful not to send	1	0.0
12) Child wanted to go	1	0.0
14) Christian environment	1	0.0
15) Convenient location	1	0.0
88) Not applicable	1883	76.2
Missing	195
TOTAL	2472	100.0

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125) Many Catholics either cannot or prefer not to send their child to a Catholic school. In your own words, indicate your principal reason for not sending your child to the parish school. - First mention (NOTATTD1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other reason	67	2.7
1) Financial factors	102	4.2
2) Distance	34	1.4
3) Poor faculty/curriculum	52	2.1
4) Poor extracurricular activities	9	0.4
5) Bad attitude	83	3.4
6) No space available	12	0.5
7) Child not old enough	38	1.6
8) Not applicable	2040	83.7
Missing	230
TOTAL	2437	100.0

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126) Many Catholics either cannot or prefer not to send their child to a Catholic school. In your own words, indicate your principal reason for not sending your child to the parish school. - Second mention (NOTATTD2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other reason	289	11.9
1) Financial factors	17	0.7
2) Distance	31	1.3
3) Poor faculty/curriculum	20	0.8
4) Poor extracurricular activities	5	0.2
5) Bad attitude	16	0.7
6) No space available	6	0.2
7) Child not old enough	5	0.2
8) Not applicable	2042	84.0
Missing	236
TOTAL	2431	100.0

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127) Do you have any children who attend the parish school? (NOKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I have at least one child who presently attends.	182	7.2
2) I had at least one child who attended in the past.	454	17.9
3) No, none of my children attended the parish school.	509	20.0
4) No, I have no children.	345	13.6
5) Our parish doesn't have a school.	1053	41.4
Missing	124
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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128) Reflecting on this section of the questionnaire, in general what kind of things does your parish do best? - First mention (PARBEST1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1694	39.179	16

129) Reflecting on this section of the questionnaire, in general what kind of things does your parish do best? - Second mention (PARBEST2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1694	18.968	23

130) Reflecting on this section of the questionnaire, in general what kind of things does your parish do best? - Third mention (PARBEST3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1694	7.122	17

131) Reflecting on this section of the questionnaire, in general what kind of things does your parish do best? - Fourth mention (PARBEST4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No purpose, no other	1615	95.3
5) Emphasize community charity	1	0.1
6) Emphasize spiritual growth	1	0.1
8) Emphasize Christian education	1	0.1
20) General reference to spiritual enrichment	1	0.1
21) General reference to strengthen faith	1	0.1
24) Emphasize Bible	1	0.1
28) Emphasize Mass	3	0.2
29) Emphasize liturgy prayer	1	0.1
31) Emphasize preaching, homilies	1	0.1
34) Emphasize education, children's parish school	2	0.1
35) Emphasize religious education older	3	0.2
36) Emphasize service to needy	5	0.3
37) Emphasize aid to elderly	1	0.1
41) Emphasize ministry to intact families	2	0.1
42) Emphasize ministry to young	4	0.2
43) Emphasize financial support	2	0.1
44) Emphasize social justice	1	0.1
46) Emphasize support life cycle	2	0.1
47) Emphasize ecumenism	1	0.1
49) Emphasize lay ministries	6	0.4
50) Collective community	6	0.4
51) Special REF building community	5	0.3
52) Special REF community belief	3	0.2
53) General emphasis on social functions	8	0.5
54) General emphasis friendly	1	0.1
58) Caring pastor	5	0.3
60) REF physical plant maintained	1	0.1
70) Place for meditation	1	0.1
71) Progressive adjustment	1	0.1
72) Charismatic healing prayer	1	0.1
73) Special devotions	1	0.1
75) Emphasize moral direction	1	0.1
80) Does everything well	2	0.1
82) Excellent renewal program	1	0.1
88) Not applicable	2	0.1
Missing	973
TOTAL	1694	100.0

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132) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - It's my parish; I live in this neighborhood. (ATTRACMY)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1166	44.3
1) Yes	1464	55.7
Missing	37
TOTAL	2630	100.0

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133) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - Quality of friendliness and/or concern among members of our parish (ATTRACQU)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2259	85.9
1) Yes	371	14.1
Missing	37
TOTAL	2630	100.0

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134) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The opportunities for becoming a lay leader in our congregation (ATTRACOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2612	99.3
1) Yes	18	0.7
Missing	37
TOTAL	2630	100.0

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135) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The atmosphere of the church building itself (ATTRACAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2554	97.1
1) Yes	76	2.9
Missing	37
TOTAL	2630	100.0

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136) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The quality of pastoral care and concern provided by the parish priests (ATTRACPC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2193	83.4
1) Yes	438	16.6
Missing	36
TOTAL	2631	100.0

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137) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The quality of the preaching at Mass (ATTRACPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2524	95.9
1) Yes	107	4.1
Missing	36
TOTAL	2631	100.0

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138) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The opportunities for parishioners to participate in community service (ATTRACSR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2578	98.0
1) Yes	53	2.0
Missing	36
TOTAL	2631	100.0

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139) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The "status" of our parish in the local community (ATTRACST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2602	98.9
1) Yes	29	1.1
Missing	36
TOTAL	2631	100.0

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140) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The style of worship that is typical of the parish (ATTRACNP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2451	93.2
1) Yes	180	6.8
Missing	36
TOTAL	2631	100.0

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141) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The fact that many of my friends and/or relatives belong to this parish (ATTRACPE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2548	96.8
1) Yes	83	3.2
Missing	36
TOTAL	2631	100.0

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142) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - The opportunity to get my children into the parish school (ATTRACSL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2586	98.3
1) Yes	44	1.7
Missing	37
TOTAL	2630	100.0

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143) What is your most important reason for being attracted to this parish? - Other reasons (ATTRACOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Distance from nearest parish	28	1.1
2) Ethnicity of parish	11	0.4
3) Types of ministries	13	0.5
4) Parishioner attitude	12	0.5
5) Convenient Masses	5	0.2
6) Dissatisfaction with other parishes	2	0.1
8) No other response	2557	97.3
Missing	39
TOTAL	2628	100.0

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144) How upsetting would it be for you if you had to move and were forced to leave this parish? (PRSHUPST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very upsetting	721	27.5
2) Mildly upsetting	822	31.3
3) Not very upsetting	533	20.3
4) Not at all upsetting	549	20.9
Missing	42
TOTAL	2625	100.0

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145) How much of a feeling of community is there in your parish? (FEELCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) There is no feeling of community.	97	3.7
2) The parish shows some feeling of community.	1034	39.6
3) The parish shows a strong feeling of community.	1477	56.6
Missing	59
TOTAL	2608	100.0

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146) If you had to make a guess, how much money do you think you and your immediate family (your spouse and children) contributed to your parish last year? Be sure to include all money contributed for tuition at your parish school. (GIVE$IN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $50	238	9.3
2) Between $50 and $149	454	17.7
3) Between $150 and $249	393	15.3
4) Between $250 and $499	610	23.8
5) Between $500 and $999	500	19.5
6) Between $1,000 and $1,999	262	10.2
7) Between $2,000 and $2,999	65	2.5
8) Between $3,000 and $4,999	30	1.2
9) Between $5,000 and $9,999	14	0.5
10) More than $10,000	2	0.1
Missing	99
TOTAL	2568	100.0

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147) If you had to make a guess, how much money do you think you and your immediate family contributed last year to Catholic activities, organizations, and charities outside your parish (e.g., Catholic Relief Fund, Catholic Charities, college fund)? (GIVE$OUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $50	1012	40.0
2) Between $50 and $149	770	30.4
3) Between $150 and $249	293	11.6
4) Between $250 and $499	205	8.1
5) Between $500 and $999	131	5.2
6) Between $1,000 and $1,999	61	2.4
7) Between $2,000 and $2,999	28	1.1
8) Between $3,000 and $4,999	15	0.6
9) Between $5,000 and $9,999	10	0.4
10) More than $10,000	5	0.2
Missing	137
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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148) In your judgment, how much do the various parishes in your community differ from one another? (PRSHDIFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) No other Catholic parishes are located in our town.	618	23.8
2) There are major basic differences among parishes.	404	15.6
3) There are minor basic differences among parishes.	536	20.7
4) There are really no basic differences among parishes.	246	9.5
5) I have no idea about the extent of differences.	790	30.5
Missing	73
TOTAL	2594	100.0

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149) Does your parish encourage unchurched people to become members or become active in the parish? (UNCHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No efforts have been made to do this.	517	23.8
2) Some efforts have been made to do this.	922	42.5
3) Continuing efforts have been made to do this.	730	33.7
Missing	498
TOTAL	2169	100.0

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150) Does your parish encourage inactive Catholics to become members or become active in the parish? (INACTIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No efforts have been made to do this.	381	17.0
2) Some efforts have been made to do this.	946	42.1
3) Continuing efforts have been made to do this.	920	40.9
Missing	420
TOTAL	2247	100.0

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151) How much do you expect the parish to change in the next ten years? (CHNGNPAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very much	392	15.5
2) Some change	1645	65.2
3) No change	487	19.3
Missing	143
TOTAL	2524	100.0

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152) What kind of changes, if any, do you expect in your parish in the next ten years? (For example, style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.) - First mention (ANTCHNG1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2062	39.813	36

153) If any, what kind of changes do you expect in your parish in the next ten years? (For example, style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.) - Second mention (ANTCHNG2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2060	20.788	32

154) If any, what kind of changes do you expect in your parish in the next ten years? (For example, style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.) - Third mention (ANTCHNG3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2060	7.398	21

155) If any, what kind of changes do you expect in your parish in the next ten years? (For example, style of liturgies, role of lay persons, ethnic or racial composition of parish, etc.) - Fourth mention (ANTCHNG4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	1967	95.5
3) Aging membership	2	0.1
5) Racial change - White flight	4	0.2
6) Racial change - Black to white	1	0.0
7) Ethnic assimilation	4	0.2
9) Parish growth	1	0.0
10) Longtime pastor left	2	0.1
14) One pastor	1	0.0
15) Share priest	1	0.0
18) Lay leaders	2	0.1
19) Deacons	1	0.0
21) No longer have school	1	0.0
22) Consolidation of schools	1	0.0
25) Renovate church	1	0.0
28) Decreased staff size	1	0.0
33) Communion both types	2	0.1
36) Increased congregational participation	4	0.2
38) Women liturgy roles	3	0.1
42) Informal liturgy	3	0.1
44) Child liturgy	2	0.1
47) More convenient Mass	1	0.0
49) More exciting celebrant	2	0.1
51) Female priests	2	0.1
54) Church marriage laws	1	0.0
55) More ecumenism	2	0.1
56) Changes confession	3	0.1
57) American bishops	2	0.1
59) Change church laws	1	0.0
60) Liturgy styles RAC GR	1	0.0
63) Active lay leaders	7	0.3
65) Social activity	1	0.0
66) More spiritual renewal	1	0.0
67) Developed CCD program	1	0.0
71) Increased emphasis on charity/poor	2	0.1
72) Emphasize justice and peace	3	0.1
74) Better program yuppies	3	0.1
75) Better program aged	1	0.0
76) School liturgies	2	0.1
77) Education or development programs	1	0.0
79) Increased interaction	1	0.0
80) More liberal attitudes	3	0.1
82) Positive church race relations	1	0.0
88) Improved financial support of parish	3	0.1
89) Decreased financial support of parish	1	0.0
94) Dislike church music	1	0.0
96) Greater emphasis on parish as a community	2	0.1
97) Liturgical change	5	0.2
98) Change in role of laypersons	2	0.1
Missing	607
TOTAL	2060	100.0

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156) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED THAT THEY EXPECTED THEIR PARISH TO CHANGE IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS: Total number of changes expected to occur in your parish? (TOTCHNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	437	21.2
1) One	777	37.7
2) Two	528	25.6
3) Three	230	11.2
4) Four	73	3.5
5) Five	12	0.6
6) Six	4	0.2
8) Eight or more	1	0.0
Missing	605
TOTAL	2062	100.0

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157) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Rights of minorities (INVOLMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	288	12.5
2)	225	9.7
3)	1156	50.0
4)	408	17.6
5) More involved	236	10.2
Missing	354
TOTAL	2313	100.0

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158) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Local zoning laws (INVOLZON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	669	29.4
2)	435	19.1
3)	879	38.7
4)	182	8.0
5) More involved	109	4.8
Missing	393
TOTAL	2274	100.0

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159) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Handling of crime and criminals (INVOLCRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	398	17.1
2)	295	12.7
3)	983	42.4
4)	395	17.0
5) More involved	250	10.8
Missing	346
TOTAL	2321	100.0

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160) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Prevention of drug/alcohol abuse (INVOLALC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	106	4.5
2)	80	3.4
3)	599	25.2
4)	863	36.4
5) More involved	726	30.6
Missing	293
TOTAL	2374	100.0

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161) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Medical care issues (INVOLMED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	250	10.8
2)	242	10.5
3)	956	41.4
4)	553	23.9
5) More involved	310	13.4
Missing	356
TOTAL	2311	100.0

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162) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Local elections (INVOLELC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	694	30.2
2)	374	16.3
3)	882	38.3
4)	196	8.5
5) More involved	154	6.7
Missing	367
TOTAL	2300	100.0

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163) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Business-government relationships (INVOLBGO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	668	29.0
2)	395	17.2
3)	924	40.1
4)	195	8.5
5) More involved	120	5.2
Missing	365
TOTAL	2302	100.0

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164) Do you feel your parish should be more or less involved in the following issues in your local community? - Quality of public education (INVOLPUB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less involved	277	11.8
2)	162	6.9
3)	810	34.5
4)	594	25.3
5) More involved	504	21.5
Missing	320
TOTAL	2347	100.0

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165) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Rarely go to Mass? (TRUCATHA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	362	14.4
2) I think so.	905	36.0
3) I don't think so.	869	34.5
4) Definitely no	347	13.8
5) Refuse to judge	34	1.4
Missing	150
TOTAL	2517	100.0

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166) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Live together outside marriage? (TRUCATHB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	240	9.6
2) I think so.	698	27.8
3) I don't think so.	753	30.0
4) Definitely no	786	31.3
5) Refuse to judge	33	1.3
Missing	157
TOTAL	2510	100.0

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167) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Are married outside the Church? (TRUCATHC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	420	16.8
2) I think so.	950	38.0
3) I don't think so.	689	27.6
4) Definitely no	405	16.2
5) Refuse to judge	33	1.3
Missing	170
TOTAL	2497	100.0

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168) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Oppose racial integration? (TRUCATHD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	253	10.2
2) I think so.	669	27.0
3) I don't think so.	949	38.3
4) Definitely no	575	23.2
5) Refuse to judge	34	1.4
Missing	187
TOTAL	2480	100.0

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169) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Oppose nuclear disarmament? (TRUCATHE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	708	28.9
2) I think so.	1047	42.7
3) I don't think so.	424	17.3
4) Definitely no	239	9.7
5) Refuse to judge	34	1.4
Missing	215
TOTAL	2452	100.0

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170) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Urge or undergo abortion? (TRUCATHF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	155	6.2
2) I think so.	461	18.5
3) I don't think so.	721	28.9
4) Definitely no	1125	45.1
5) Refuse to judge	33	1.3
Missing	172
TOTAL	2495	100.0

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171) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Practice homosexuality? (TRUCATHG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	176	7.1
2) I think so.	625	25.1
3) I don't think so.	690	27.7
4) Definitely no	966	38.8
5) Refuse to judge	33	1.3
Missing	177
TOTAL	2490	100.0

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172) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Commit "minor" crimes? (TRUCATHH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	324	13.1
2) I think so.	1070	43.1
3) I don't think so.	639	25.8
4) Definitely no	413	16.6
5) Refuse to judge	35	1.4
Missing	186
TOTAL	2481	100.0

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173) In your judgment, should persons be considered true Catholics if they - Commit "serious" crimes? (TRUCATHI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	216	8.7
2) I think so.	559	22.5
3) I don't think so.	708	28.4
4) Definitely no	971	39.0
5) Refuse to judge	35	1.4
Missing	178
TOTAL	2489	100.0

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174) Sex of respondent (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	996	37.3
2) Female	1671	62.7
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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175) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	262	9.9
2) Married	1813	68.6
3) Separated	30	1.1
4) Divorced and now single	134	5.1
5) Divorced and now remarried	101	3.8
6) Widow or widower	302	11.4
Missing	25
TOTAL	2642	100.0

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176) Do you have any children? If so, how many? (KIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	471	17.9
1)	335	12.7
2)	644	24.4
3)	487	18.5
4)	310	11.8
5)	162	6.1
6)	105	4.0
7)	50	1.9
8)	38	1.4
9)	16	0.6
10)	9	0.3
11)	5	0.2
12)	3	0.1
13)	1	0.0
14)	1	0.0
Missing	30
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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177) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of first child (KIDAGE1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2599	19.519	16

178) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of second child (KIDAGE2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2611	15.023	15

179) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of third child (KIDAGE3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2615	9.828	14

180) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of fourth child (KIDAGE4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2626	5.923	11

181) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of fifth child (KIDAGE5)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2250	85.6
1)	10	0.4
2)	4	0.2
3)	1	0.0
4)	5	0.2
5)	2	0.1
6)	1	0.0
7)	3	0.1
8)	3	0.1
9)	3	0.1
10)	8	0.3
11)	9	0.3
12)	8	0.3
13)	5	0.2
14)	4	0.2
15)	8	0.3
16)	7	0.3
17)	16	0.6
18)	12	0.5
19)	16	0.6
20)	26	1.0
21)	19	0.7
22)	21	0.8
23)	16	0.6
24)	25	1.0
25)	9	0.3
26)	16	0.6
27)	21	0.8
28)	11	0.4
29)	13	0.5
30)	11	0.4
31)	12	0.5
32)	5	0.2
33)	7	0.3
34)	4	0.2
35)	5	0.2
36)	2	0.1
37)	5	0.2
38)	5	0.2
40)	4	0.2
42)	4	0.2
43)	2	0.1
44)	1	0.0
45)	2	0.1
48)	2	0.1
50)	2	0.1
51)	3	0.1
53)	1	0.0
57)	1	0.0
Missing	37
TOTAL	2630	100.0

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182) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of sixth child (KIDAGE6)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2410	91.6
1)	3	0.1
3)	1	0.0
5)	1	0.0
6)	1	0.0
7)	1	0.0
8)	2	0.1
9)	2	0.1
10)	3	0.1
11)	4	0.2
12)	3	0.1
13)	5	0.2
14)	2	0.1
15)	9	0.3
16)	10	0.4
17)	11	0.4
18)	12	0.5
19)	14	0.5
20)	16	0.6
21)	11	0.4
22)	11	0.4
23)	13	0.5
24)	11	0.4
25)	12	0.5
26)	13	0.5
27)	7	0.3
28)	6	0.2
29)	5	0.2
30)	7	0.3
31)	2	0.1
32)	1	0.0
33)	3	0.1
34)	1	0.0
35)	2	0.1
36)	2	0.1
37)	1	0.0
38)	1	0.0
40)	2	0.1
41)	1	0.0
42)	2	0.1
43)	1	0.0
44)	2	0.1
47)	1	0.0
48)	1	0.0
49)	1	0.0
51)	2	0.1
Missing	35
TOTAL	2632	100.0

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183) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of seventh child (KIDAGE7)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2515	95.5
4)	2	0.1
7)	2	0.1
8)	1	0.0
9)	2	0.1
11)	3	0.1
12)	1	0.0
13)	7	0.3
14)	8	0.3
15)	4	0.2
16)	7	0.3
17)	1	0.0
18)	8	0.3
19)	5	0.2
20)	9	0.3
21)	9	0.3
22)	7	0.3
23)	8	0.3
24)	2	0.1
25)	3	0.1
26)	3	0.1
27)	5	0.2
28)	3	0.1
29)	1	0.0
30)	2	0.1
31)	1	0.0
32)	3	0.1
33)	1	0.0
34)	1	0.0
35)	1	0.0
39)	1	0.0
40)	2	0.1
41)	3	0.1
49)	1	0.0
54)	1	0.0
Missing	34
TOTAL	2633	100.0

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184) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of eighth child (KIDAGE8)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2566	97.5
2)	2	0.1
7)	1	0.0
8)	1	0.0
9)	1	0.0
11)	2	0.1
12)	4	0.2
13)	4	0.2
14)	1	0.0
15)	3	0.1
16)	1	0.0
17)	3	0.1
18)	3	0.1
19)	8	0.3
20)	4	0.2
21)	3	0.1
22)	3	0.1
23)	1	0.0
24)	3	0.1
25)	2	0.1
26)	5	0.2
27)	1	0.0
28)	1	0.0
30)	1	0.0
31)	1	0.0
32)	1	0.0
33)	1	0.0
35)	1	0.0
37)	2	0.1
38)	1	0.0
39)	2	0.1
Missing	34
TOTAL	2633	100.0

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185) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED YES TO HAVING CHILDREN: Age of ninth child (KIDAGE9)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2602	98.7
1)	1	0.0
5)	1	0.0
6)	1	0.0
7)	1	0.0
8)	1	0.0
13)	3	0.1
15)	3	0.1
17)	2	0.1
18)	1	0.0
19)	2	0.1
20)	2	0.1
21)	3	0.1
23)	3	0.1
24)	1	0.0
25)	3	0.1
27)	1	0.0
30)	1	0.0
31)	1	0.0
35)	1	0.0
37)	1	0.0
Missing	32
TOTAL	2635	100.0

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186) Please indicate the highest level of education completed by yourself. (EDUCSLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Eighth grade or less	188	7.2
2) Some high school	186	7.2
3) High school graduate	668	25.7
4) Some college	512	19.7
5) Technical school or two-year (junior college) degree	306	11.8
6) Completed college	336	12.9
7) Some graduate work	175	6.7
8) Post-graduate or professional degree (M.A., Ph.D., M.D.)	230	8.8
Missing	66
TOTAL	2601	100.0

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187) Please indicate the highest level of education completed by your spouse. (EDUCSPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Eighth grade or less	122	6.4
2) Some high school	144	7.5
3) High school graduate	520	27.2
4) Some college	372	19.4
5) Technical school or two-year (junior college) degree	201	10.5
6) Completed college	261	13.6
7) Some graduate work	101	5.3
8) Post-graduate or professional degree (M.A., Ph.D., M.D.)	192	10.0
Missing	754
TOTAL	1913	100.0

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188) Please indicate the highest level of education completed by your father. (EDUCPOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Eighth grade or less	883	39.7
2) Some high school	323	14.5
3) High school graduate	498	22.4
4) Some college	188	8.5
5) Technical school or two-year (junior college) degree	80	3.6
6) Completed college	137	6.2
7) Some graduate work	32	1.4
8) Post-graduate or professional degree (M.A., Ph.D., M.D.)	82	3.7
Missing	444
TOTAL	2223	100.0

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189) Please indicate the highest level of education completed by your mother. (EDUCMOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Eighth grade or less	749	33.4
2) Some high school	329	14.7
3) High school graduate	710	31.7
4) Some college	172	7.7
5) Technical school or two-year (junior college) degree	100	4.5
6) Completed college	125	5.6
7) Some graduate work	23	1.0
8) Post-graduate or professional degree (M.A., Ph.D., M.D.)	33	1.5
Missing	426
TOTAL	2241	100.0

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190) When you were growing up, what type of grade school did you attend - Public? (GRSCHPUB)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1289	48.3
1) Yes	1378	51.7
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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191) When you were growing up, what type of grade school did you attend - Private non-religious? (GRSCHPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2641	99.0
1) Yes	26	1.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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192) When you were growing up, what type of grade school did you attend - Catholic parochial? (GRSCHPAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1327	49.8
1) Yes	1340	50.2
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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193) When you were growing up, what type of grade school did you attend - Non-Catholic, church-related? (GRSCHNCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2638	98.9
1) Yes	29	1.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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194) When you were growing up, what type of grade school did you attend - Not applicable? (GRSCHNAP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2653	99.5
1) Yes	14	0.5
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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195) When you were growing up, what type of junior high school did you attend - Public? (JRSCHPUB)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1345	50.4
1) Yes	1322	49.6
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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196) When you were growing up, what type of junior high school did you attend - Private, non-religious? (JRSCHPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2636	98.8
1) Yes	31	1.2
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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197) When you were growing up, what type of junior high school did you attend - Catholic parochial? (JRSCHPAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1794	67.3
1) Yes	873	32.7
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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198) When you were growing up, what type of junior high school did you attend - Non-Catholic, church-related? (JRSCHNCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2642	99.1
1) Yes	25	0.9
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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199) When you were growing up, what type of junior high school did you attend - Not applicable? (JRSCHNAP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2278	85.4
1) Yes	389	14.6
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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200) When you were growing up, what type of high school did you attend - Public? (HISCHPUB)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1072	40.2
1) Yes	1595	59.8
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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201) When you were growing up, what type of high school did you attend - Private, non-religious? (HISCHPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2636	98.8
1) Yes	31	1.2
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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202) When you were growing up, what type of high school did you attend - Catholic parochial? (HISCHPAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1926	72.2
1) Yes	741	27.8
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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203) When you were growing up, what type of high school did you attend - Non-Catholic, church-related? (HISCHNCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2632	98.7
1) Yes	35	1.3
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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204) When you were growing up, what type of high school did you attend - Not applicable? (HISCHNAP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2409	90.3
1) Yes	258	9.7
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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205) When you were growing up, what type of college did you attend - Public? (CLSCHPUB)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1695	63.6
1) Yes	972	36.4
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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206) When you were growing up, what type of college did you attend - Private, non-religious? (CLSCHPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2556	95.8
1) Yes	111	4.2
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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207) When you were growing up, what type of college did you attend - Catholic parochial? (CLSCHPAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2317	86.9
1) Yes	350	13.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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208) When you were growing up, what type of college did you attend - Non-Catholic, church-related? (CLSCHNCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2591	97.2
1) Yes	76	2.8
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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209) When you were growing up, what type of college did you attend - Not applicable? (CLSCHNAP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1554	58.3
1) Yes	1113	41.7
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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210) Age (in years) of respondent (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2542	48.56	16

211) Age (in years) of respondent's spouse (AGESPOUS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2583	44.06	28

212) Besides being an American, what is your main nationality background? (NATIONR)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	250	9.4
2) Irish	605	22.7
3) Italian	193	7.2
4) French	337	12.6
5) German	579	21.7
6) Polish	170	6.4
7) East European	131	4.9
8) Scandinavian	53	2.0
9) Black	249	9.3
10) Hispanic	22	0.8
11) Asian	3	0.1
12) Middle Eastern	18	0.7
13) American Indian	17	0.6
14) Canadian	4	0.1
15) French-Canadian	8	0.3
16) Austrian	1	0.0
17) Swiss	7	0.3
18) Scottish	7	0.3
19) Welsh	1	0.0
20) Belgian/Flemish	3	0.1
21) Basque/Spanish	2	0.1
22) Portuguese	2	0.1
23) Greek	3	0.1
24) Dutch	2	0.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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213) Besides being an American, what is your spouse's main nationality background? (NATIONS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not married	704	27.1
1) English	258	9.9
2) Irish	399	15.4
3) Italian	112	4.3
4) French	188	7.2
5) German	466	18.0
6) Polish	94	3.6
7) East European	73	2.8
8) Scandinavian	96	3.7
9) Black	130	5.0
10) Hispanic	9	0.3
11) Asian	8	0.3
12) Middle Eastern	15	0.6
13) American Indian	14	0.5
15) French-Canadian	2	0.1
16) Austrian	1	0.0
17) Swiss	7	0.3
18) Scottish	9	0.3
19) Welsh	1	0.0
20) Belgian/Flemish	2	0.1
21) Basque/Spanish	3	0.1
22) Portuguese	1	0.0
23) Greek	1	0.0
24) Dutch	1	0.0
Missing	73
TOTAL	2594	100.0

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214) Do you have a political party preference? If so, which one? (PLPTYSLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) No preference	543	21.0
2) Republican	502	19.4
3) Democrat	1242	48.0
4) Independent	296	11.5
5) Other	2	0.1
Missing	82
TOTAL	2585	100.0

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215) Does your spouse have a political party preference? If so, which one? (PLPTYSPS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not currently married	704	27.3
1) No preference	426	16.5
2) Republican	411	15.9
3) Democrat	815	31.6
4) Independent	222	8.6
5) Other	1	0.0
Missing	88
TOTAL	2579	100.0

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216) Which of the following labels best describes your political position? (PLPOSSLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	63	2.5
2) Liberal	342	13.6
3) Moderate	1305	52.0
4) Conservative	700	27.9
5) Very conservative	91	3.6
6) Other	8	0.3
Missing	158
TOTAL	2509	100.0

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217) Which of the following labels best describes your spouse's political position? (PLPOSSPS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not married	700	27.5
1) Very liberal	36	1.4
2) Liberal	220	8.6
3) Moderate	959	37.6
4) Conservative	543	21.3
5) Very conservative	85	3.3
6) Other	6	0.2
Missing	118
TOTAL	2549	100.0

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218) We are interested in the denominational background of you and your spouse. What is your present denomination? (NOWDENSL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	2534	98.1
2) Lutheran	8	0.3
3) Presbyterian	2	0.1
4) Baptist	11	0.4
5) Methodist	5	0.2
6) Episcopal	1	0.0
7) Pentecostal	1	0.0
8) Jewish	1	0.0
10) None	14	0.5
11) United Church of Christ, Congregational	2	0.1
15) Christian non-denominational	3	0.1
Missing	85
TOTAL	2582	100.0

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219) We are interested in the denominational background of you and your spouse. What is your spouse's present denomination? (NOWDENSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not currently married	705	27.5
1) Catholic	1378	53.7
2) Lutheran	68	2.6
3) Presbyterian	35	1.4
4) Baptist	84	3.3
5) Methodist	73	2.8
6) Episcopal	25	1.0
7) Pentecostal	5	0.2
8) Jewish	6	0.2
9) Eastern Orthodox	5	0.2
10) None	159	6.2
11) United Church of Christ, Congregational	6	0.2
13) Reformed/Dutch Reformed	1	0.0
14) Islam/Buddhist/other non-Christian	4	0.2
15) Christian non-denominational	13	0.5
16) Adventist	1	0.0
Missing	99
TOTAL	2568	100.0

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220) We are interested in the denominational background of you and your spouse. What is the denomination you were raised in? (PREDENSL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	2063	85.0
2) Lutheran	34	1.4
3) Presbyterian	30	1.2
4) Baptist	118	4.9
5) Methodist	98	4.0
6) Episcopal	19	0.8
7) Pentecostal	8	0.3
8) Jewish	2	0.1
10) None	36	1.5
11) United Church of Christ, Congregational	7	0.3
14) Islam/Buddhist/other non-Christian	1	0.0
15) Christian non-denominational	11	0.5
Missing	240
TOTAL	2427	100.0

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221) We are interested in the denominational background of you and your spouse. What is the denomination your spouse was raised in? (PREDENSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not currently married	702	28.1
1) Catholic	1016	40.6
2) Lutheran	139	5.6
3) Presbyterian	74	3.0
4) Baptist	181	7.2
5) Methodist	167	6.7
6) Episcopal	53	2.1
7) Pentecostal	8	0.3
8) Jewish	6	0.2
9) Eastern Orthodox	9	0.4
10) None	111	4.4
11) United Church of Christ, Congregational	8	0.3
13) Reformed/Dutch Reformed	2	0.1
14) Islam/Buddhist/other non-Christian	4	0.2
15) Christian non-denominational	20	0.8
16) Adventist	1	0.0
Missing	166
TOTAL	2501	100.0

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222) We are interested in the denominational background of you and your spouse. Have you ever belonged to any other denominations? (OTHDENLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	32	1.2
2) Lutheran	7	0.3
3) Presbyterian	4	0.2
4) Baptist	15	0.6
5) Methodist	20	0.8
6) Episcopal	11	0.4
7) Pentecostal	4	0.2
8) Jewish	1	0.0
9) Eastern Orthodox	5	0.2
10) None	20	0.8
11) United Church of Christ, Congregational	1	0.0
15) Christian non-denominational	2	0.1
88) No other denomination	2477	95.3
Missing	68
TOTAL	2599	100.0

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223) We are interested in the denominational background of you and your spouse. Has your spouse ever belonged to any other denominations? (OTHDENPS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not currently married	623	23.9
1) Catholic	10	0.4
2) Lutheran	5	0.2
3) Presbyterian	4	0.2
4) Baptist	1	0.0
5) Methodist	15	0.6
6) Episcopal	3	0.1
7) Pentecostal	2	0.1
8) Jewish	1	0.0
9) Eastern Orthodox	2	0.1
10) None	17	0.7
11) United Church of Christ, Congregational	1	0.0
15) Christian non-denominational	1	0.0
88) No other denomination	1926	73.8
Missing	56
TOTAL	2611	100.0

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224) What is your current employment status? (EMPLSLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Presently employed	1555	60.6
2) Unemployed	35	1.4
3) Retired	497	19.4
4) Housewife	458	17.8
5) Student	23	0.9
Missing	99
TOTAL	2568	100.0

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225) List your occupation and that of your spouse (if applicable). Please try to be as clear and specific as possible. For example, if you work as a lathe operator in a factory you should enter "lathe operator" and not skilled tradesman, blue collar worker, etc. If you are not presently married, leave the column under spouse blank. If you or your spouse are presently retired, indicate "retired" and list your principal former occupation. - Self (see summary documentation for occupation codes) (OCCUPSLF)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2461	495.076	355

226) What is your spouse's current employment status? (EMPLSPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Presently employed	1278	67.9
2) Unemployed	18	1.0
3) Retired	296	15.7
4) Housewife	284	15.1
5) Student	6	0.3
Missing	785
TOTAL	1882	100.0

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227) List your occupation and that of your spouse (if applicable). Please try to be as clear and specific as possible. For example, if you work as a lathe operator in a factory you should enter "lathe operator" and not skilled tradesman, blue collar worker, etc. If you are not presently married, leave the column under spouse blank. If you or your spouse are presently retired, indicate "retired" and list your principal former occupation. - Spouse (see summary documentation for occupation codes) (OCCUPSPS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1811	490.897	337

228) How many years have you lived in your current residence? (RESYEARS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2617	14.609	13

229) How many times have you moved during the past 15 years? (MOVES)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1041	39.8
1)	479	18.3
2)	339	13.0
3)	284	10.9
4)	174	6.7
5)	104	4.0
6)	70	2.7
7)	29	1.1
8)	33	1.3
9)	11	0.4
10)	25	1.0
11)	3	0.1
12)	12	0.5
13)	1	0.0
14)	2	0.1
15)	3	0.1
17)	1	0.0
18)	1	0.0
20)	1	0.0
23)	1	0.0
25)	1	0.0
Missing	52
TOTAL	2615	100.0

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230) AKSED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY HAD MOVED IN THE PAST 15 YEARS: How many of these moves were within the neighborhood served by the parish you now attend most frequently? (PARMOVES)

	TOTAL	%
0) No moves/Not applicable	794	50.2
1) One move	466	29.5
2) Two moves	193	12.2
3) Three moves	81	5.1
4) Four moves	29	1.8
5) Five moves	11	0.7
6) Six moves	4	0.3
7) Seven or more	3	0.2
Missing	1086
TOTAL	1581	100.0

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231) How far is your present home from the parish you attend? (HOMEFAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than half a mile	565	21.8
2) Less than 1 mile	434	16.7
3) 1 to 2 miles	547	21.1
4) 2 to 3 miles	306	11.8
5) 4 to 5 miles	268	10.3
6) 5 to 10 miles	330	12.7
7) More than 10 miles	147	5.7
Missing	70
TOTAL	2597	100.0

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232) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - First mention (ORGANIZA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	1487	57.1
1) Fraternal	41	1.6
2) Service	130	5.0
3) Veterans	84	3.2
4) Political	42	1.6
5) Labor union	56	2.1
6) Sports group	55	2.1
7) Youth group	41	1.6
8) School service group	56	2.1
9) Hobby/social club	141	5.4
10) Sorority	17	0.7
11) Nationality group	6	0.2
12) Farm organization	22	0.8
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	13	0.5
14) Professional/academic society	137	5.3
15) Neighborhood association	47	1.8
21) Church fraternal group	113	4.3
22) Church service group	52	2.0
24) Church political group	11	0.4
27) Church youth group	3	0.1
28) Church school service group	6	0.2
29) Church hobby/social group	17	0.7
30) Church school sorority	3	0.1
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	24	0.9
34) Church professional/academic group	2	0.1
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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233) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Second mention (ORGANIZB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	1935	74.3
1) Fraternal	18	0.7
2) Service	77	3.0
3) Veterans	44	1.7
4) Political	43	1.7
5) Labor union	16	0.6
6) Sports group	53	2.0
7) Youth group	27	1.0
8) School service group	35	1.3
9) Hobby/social club	111	4.3
10) Sorority	12	0.5
11) Nationality group	2	0.1
12) Farm organization	16	0.6
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	11	0.4
14) Professional/academic society	108	4.1
15) Neighborhood association	22	0.8
21) Church fraternal group	23	0.9
22) Church service group	20	0.8
24) Church political group	7	0.3
25) Church labor union	1	0.0
27) Church youth group	2	0.1
28) Church school service group	6	0.2
29) Church hobby/social group	5	0.2
30) Church school sorority	1	0.0
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	9	0.3
34) Church professional/academic group	2	0.1
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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234) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Third mention (ORGANIZC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2245	86.1
1) Fraternal	8	0.3
2) Service	39	1.5
3) Veterans	21	0.8
4) Political	12	0.5
5) Labor union	10	0.4
6) Sports group	28	1.1
7) Youth group	15	0.6
8) School service group	22	0.8
9) Hobby/social club	60	2.3
10) Sorority	5	0.2
11) Nationality group	3	0.1
12) Farm organization	11	0.4
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	8	0.3
14) Professional/academic society	59	2.3
15) Neighborhood association	14	0.5
16) Marriage Encounter	1	0.0
21) Church fraternal group	11	0.4
22) Church service group	10	0.4
24) Church political group	2	0.1
25) Church labor union	1	0.0
27) Church youth group	1	0.0
28) Church school service group	6	0.2
29) Church hobby/social group	3	0.1
30) Church school sorority	1	0.0
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	10	0.4
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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235) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Fourth mention (ORGANIZD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2428	93.2
1) Fraternal	3	0.1
2) Service	17	0.7
3) Veterans	8	0.3
4) Political	12	0.5
5) Labor union	2	0.1
6) Sports group	18	0.7
7) Youth group	8	0.3
8) School service group	9	0.3
9) Hobby/social club	29	1.1
10) Sorority	2	0.1
12) Farm organization	1	0.0
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	3	0.1
14) Professional/academic society	42	1.6
15) Neighborhood association	2	0.1
21) Church fraternal group	2	0.1
22) Church service group	6	0.2
24) Church political group	5	0.2
28) Church school service group	1	0.0
29) Church hobby/social group	1	0.0
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	5	0.2
34) Church professional/academic group	2	0.1
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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236) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Fifth mention (ORGANIZE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2525	96.9
2) Service	8	0.3
3) Veterans	2	0.1
4) Political	5	0.2
5) Labor union	2	0.1
6) Sports group	4	0.2
7) Youth group	5	0.2
8) School service group	3	0.1
9) Hobby/social club	11	0.4
10) Sorority	2	0.1
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	4	0.2
14) Professional/academic society	21	0.8
15) Neighborhood association	1	0.0
21) Church fraternal group	3	0.1
22) Church service group	5	0.2
24) Church political group	1	0.0
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	4	0.2
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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237) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Sixth mention (ORGANIZF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2573	98.7
2) Service	5	0.2
4) Political	1	0.0
8) School service group	5	0.2
9) Hobby/social club	5	0.2
10) Sorority	2	0.1
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	1	0.0
14) Professional/academic society	9	0.3
15) Neighborhood association	1	0.0
21) Church fraternal group	1	0.0
22) Church service group	1	0.0
28) Church school service group	1	0.0
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	1	0.0
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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238) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Seventh mention (ORGANIZG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2596	99.6
2) Service	1	0.0
3) Veterans	2	0.1
7) Youth group	1	0.0
8) School service group	1	0.0
9) Hobby/social club	1	0.0
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	1	0.0
14) Professional/academic society	1	0.0
28) Church school service group	1	0.0
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	1	0.0
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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239) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Eighth mention (ORGANIZH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2601	99.8
4) Political	2	0.1
14) Professional/academic society	1	0.0
22) Church service group	1	0.0
28) Church school service group	1	0.0
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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240) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Ninth mention (ORGANIZI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2603	99.9
4) Political	1	0.0
14) Professional/academic society	1	0.0
24) Church political group	1	0.0
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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241) With many demands on our time, it's difficult for most people to participate in any groups or organizations outside their parish. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, etc.? - Tenth mention (ORGANIZJ)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not belong to any	2603	99.9
1) Fraternal	1	0.0
14) Professional/academic society	1	0.0
24) Church political group	1	0.0
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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242) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED BELONGING TO GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS: Total number of memberships (ORGANTL)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1487	57.1
1)	447	17.2
2)	310	11.9
3)	184	7.1
4)	97	3.7
5)	48	1.8
6)	23	0.9
7)	5	0.2
8)	2	0.1
9)	1	0.0
10)	2	0.1
Missing	61
TOTAL	2606	100.0

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243) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED BELONGING TO GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS: Name the group or organization to which you give the most time. (ORGANTME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fraternal	22	2.3
2) Service	144	15.0
3) Veterans	52	5.4
4) Political	33	3.4
5) Labor union	26	2.7
6) Sports group	72	7.5
7) Youth group	55	5.7
8) School service group	52	5.4
9) Hobby/social club	143	14.9
10) Sorority	11	1.1
11) Nationality group	6	0.6
12) Farm organization	21	2.2
13) Liturgy/discussion/study group	11	1.1
14) Professional/academic society	108	11.2
15) Neighborhood association	32	3.3
21) Church fraternal group	58	6.0
22) Church service group	47	4.9
24) Church political group	8	0.8
27) Church youth group	2	0.2
28) Church school service group	12	1.2
29) Church hobby/social group	15	1.6
30) Church school sorority	1	0.1
31) Church nationality group	1	0.1
33) Church liturgy/discussion/study group	26	2.7
34) Church professional/academic group	3	0.3
Missing	1706
TOTAL	961	100.0

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244) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED BELONGING TO GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS: Indicate roughly how many hours per month you spend in the group or organization you reported to giving the most time. (ORGANHRS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	36	4.0
1)	88	9.8
2)	99	11.0
3)	66	7.3
4)	99	11.0
5)	57	6.3
6)	59	6.5
7)	20	2.2
8)	66	7.3
9)	13	1.4
10)	78	8.6
11)	4	0.4
12)	43	4.8
13)	6	0.7
14)	4	0.4
15)	28	3.1
16)	10	1.1
17)	1	0.1
18)	4	0.4
19)	1	0.1
20)	47	5.2
21)	1	0.1
22)	4	0.4
23)	1	0.1
24)	3	0.3
25)	5	0.6
26)	1	0.1
29)	1	0.1
30)	18	2.0
32)	2	0.2
35)	3	0.3
36)	2	0.2
40)	14	1.6
45)	1	0.1
48)	2	0.2
50)	5	0.6
60)	3	0.3
63)	1	0.1
70)	1	0.1
72)	1	0.1
80)	1	0.1
96)	1	0.1
98)	2	0.2
Missing	1765
TOTAL	902	100.0

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245) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO REPORTED BELONGING TO GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS: In what manner do you participate in the organization that you reported to spending the most time with? (ORGANPAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Leader	201	8.0
2) Active worker	272	10.8
3) Regular participant	287	11.4
4) Occasional participant	268	10.6
8) Not applicable	1492	59.2
Missing	147
TOTAL	2520	100.0

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246) In which of the categories listed below would you put your total family income (from all sources, before taxes) for last year? (IF YOU ARE A DEPENDENT, THEN ESTIMATE THE INCOME OF YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU ARE MARRIED, INCLUDE YOUR SPOUSE'S INCOME). (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under $10,000	367	14.9
2) Between $10,000 and $19,999	535	21.7
3) Between $20,000 and $29,999	553	22.4
4) Between $30,000 and $34,999	276	11.2
5) Between $35,000 and $39,999	185	7.5
6) Between $40,000 and $44,999	139	5.6
7) Between $45,000 and $49,999	99	4.0
8) Between $50,000 and $59,999	114	4.6
9) $60,000 and over	200	8.1
Missing	199
TOTAL	2468	100.0

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247) How often do you do each of the following? - Mass on Sunday/Saturday evening (GOMASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	42	1.6
2) About once a year	65	2.5
3) Several times a year	210	8.0
4) Once a month	81	3.1
5) 2 or 3 times a month	348	13.3
6) Once a week	1869	71.5
Missing	52
TOTAL	2615	100.0

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248) How often do you do each of the following? - Daily Mass (GODLYMAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1059	43.8
2) About once a year	312	12.9
3) Several times a year	640	26.5
4) Once a month	79	3.3
5) 2 or 3 times a month	102	4.2
6) Once a week	72	3.0
7) Several times a week	111	4.6
8) Every day	44	1.8
Missing	248
TOTAL	2419	100.0

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249) How often do you do each of the following? - Benediction (GOBEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1223	52.9
2) About once a year	640	27.7
3) Several times a year	354	15.3
4) Once a month	36	1.6
5) 2 or 3 times a month	16	0.7
6) Once a week	39	1.7
7) Several times a week	4	0.2
8) Every day	2	0.1
Missing	353
TOTAL	2314	100.0

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250) How often do you do each of the following? - Stations of the Cross (GOSTOCR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1051	43.5
2) About once a year	841	34.8
3) Several times a year	419	17.3
4) Once a month	21	0.9
5) 2 or 3 times a month	24	1.0
6) Once a week	44	1.8
7) Several times a week	10	0.4
8) Every day	5	0.2
Missing	252
TOTAL	2415	100.0

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251) How often do you do each of the following? - Public Rosary (GOROSARY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1459	61.2
2) About once a year	419	17.6
3) Several times a year	361	15.1
4) Once a month	43	1.8
5) 2 or 3 times a month	27	1.1
6) Once a week	46	1.9
7) Several times a week	13	0.5
8) Every day	16	0.7
Missing	283
TOTAL	2384	100.0

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252) How often do you do each of the following? - Novenas (GONOVENA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1779	76.4
2) About once a year	330	14.2
3) Several times a year	150	6.4
4) Once a month	21	0.9
5) 2 or 3 times a month	11	0.5
6) Once a week	19	0.8
7) Several times a week	5	0.2
8) Every day	14	0.6
Missing	338
TOTAL	2329	100.0

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253) How often do you do each of the following? - Communal penance services (GOPNANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1181	50.0
2) About once a year	687	29.1
3) Several times a year	416	17.6
4) Once a month	41	1.7
5) 2 or 3 times a month	12	0.5
6) Once a week	17	0.7
7) Several times a week	3	0.1
8) Every day	3	0.1
Missing	307
TOTAL	2360	100.0

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254) How often do you do each of the following? - Communion (GOCOMMUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	189	7.4
2) About once a year	95	3.7
3) Several times a year	240	9.3
4) Once a month	136	5.3
5) 2 or 3 times a month	369	14.4
6) Once a week	1361	53.0
7) Several times a week	136	5.3
8) Every day	42	1.6
Missing	99
TOTAL	2568	100.0

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255) How often do you do each of the following? - Confession (GOCONFES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	664	26.2
2) About once a year	878	34.6
3) Several times a year	824	32.5
4) Once a month	133	5.2
5) 2 or 3 times a month	12	0.5
6) Once a week	17	0.7
7) Several times a week	5	0.2
8) Every day	3	0.1
Missing	131
TOTAL	2536	100.0

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256) How often do you do the following? - Read or study the Bible on your own (OFTNBIB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	131	5.1
2) Several times a week	186	7.3
3) Once a week	99	3.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month	172	6.7
5) Once a month	97	3.8
6) Several times a year	523	20.5
7) Once a year or less	504	19.7
8) Never	845	33.0
Missing	110
TOTAL	2557	100.0

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257) How often do you do the following? - Read or study the Bible with friends or as a part of a study group (OFTNFRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	21	0.8
2) Several times a week	30	1.2
3) Once a week	145	5.8
4) 2 or 3 times a month	65	2.6
5) Once a month	44	1.8
6) Several times a year	171	6.9
7) Once a year or less	200	8.0
8) Never	1810	72.8
Missing	181
TOTAL	2486	100.0

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258) How often do you do the following? - Say grace before meals (OFTNGRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	1092	42.4
2) Several times a week	340	13.2
3) Once a week	94	3.6
4) 2 or 3 times a month	121	4.7
5) Once a month	76	3.0
6) Several times a year	538	20.9
7) Once a year or less	103	4.0
8) Never	212	8.2
Missing	91
TOTAL	2576	100.0

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259) How often do you do the following? - Share your religious beliefs with other Catholics who have similar beliefs (OFTNREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	122	4.9
2) Several times a week	213	8.6
3) Once a week	197	8.0
4) 2 or 3 times a month	312	12.7
5) Once a month	218	8.8
6) Several times a year	783	31.8
7) Once a year or less	250	10.1
8) Never	370	15.0
Missing	202
TOTAL	2465	100.0

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260) How often do you do the following? - Share your religious beliefs with other Catholics who have different beliefs (OFTNDIF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	66	2.6
2) Several times a week	121	4.9
3) Once a week	105	4.2
4) 2 or 3 times a month	202	8.1
5) Once a month	181	7.3
6) Several times a year	768	30.8
7) Once a year or less	392	15.7
8) Never	659	26.4
Missing	173
TOTAL	2494	100.0

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261) How often do you do the following? - Share your religious beliefs with non-Catholics who have similar beliefs (OFTNNON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	66	2.7
2) Several times a week	109	4.4
3) Once a week	85	3.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month	204	8.2
5) Once a month	157	6.3
6) Several times a year	782	31.6
7) Once a year or less	443	17.9
8) Never	628	25.4
Missing	193
TOTAL	2474	100.0

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262) How often do you do the following? - Share your religious beliefs with non-Catholics who have different beliefs (OFTNNDF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	46	1.9
2) Several times a week	81	3.3
3) Once a week	60	2.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month	160	6.4
5) Once a month	141	5.7
6) Several times a year	709	28.6
7) Once a year or less	510	20.6
8) Never	774	31.2
Missing	186
TOTAL	2481	100.0

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263) How often do you do the following? - Listen to a religious program on the radio (OFTNRAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	75	3.1
2) Several times a week	65	2.6
3) Once a week	172	7.0
4) 2 or 3 times a month	76	3.1
5) Once a month	76	3.1
6) Several times a year	283	11.5
7) Once a year or less	229	9.3
8) Never	1480	60.3
Missing	211
TOTAL	2456	100.0

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264) How often do you do the following? - Watch a religious program on television (OFTNTEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	46	2.0
2) Several times a week	45	2.0
3) Once a week	137	6.0
4) 2 or 3 times a month	61	2.7
5) Once a month	67	2.9
6) Several times a year	445	19.4
7) Once a year or less	311	13.5
8) Never	1185	51.6
Missing	370
TOTAL	2297	100.0

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265) How often do you do the following? - Pray with friends or with members of your household, other than grace at meals (OFTNPRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	187	7.8
2) Several times a week	139	5.8
3) Once a week	166	6.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month	98	4.1
5) Once a month	75	3.1
6) Several times a year	418	17.4
7) Once a year or less	264	11.0
8) Never	1050	43.8
Missing	270
TOTAL	2397	100.0

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266) How often do you do the following? - Pray privately (OFTNPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	1592	61.2
2) Several times a week	499	19.2
3) Once a week	105	4.0
4) 2 or 3 times a month	109	4.2
5) Once a month	45	1.7
6) Several times a year	150	5.8
7) Once a year or less	31	1.2
8) Never	70	2.7
Missing	66
TOTAL	2601	100.0

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267) How often do you do the following? - Fast or abstain from meat on certain days (OFTNFAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily or several times a day	64	2.5
2) Several times a week	84	3.3
3) Once a week	231	9.1
4) 2 or 3 times a month	83	3.3
5) Once a month	92	3.6
6) Several times a year	1224	48.2
7) Once a year or less	356	14.0
8) Never	403	15.9
Missing	130
TOTAL	2537	100.0

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268) Which religious radio programs you listen to? - First mention (RADIO1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention	789	67.8
1) Sunday Mass	61	5.2
2) Daily Mass	6	0.5
3) Mass to shut-ins	11	0.9
4) Rosary	21	1.8
5) Novena	9	0.8
6) Choir Sunday	9	0.8
10) Christophers	6	0.5
11) Father Randall	4	0.3
20) Rex Humbard	2	0.2
21) Ken Copeland	4	0.3
22) Billy Graham	34	2.9
23) Jim Dobson	7	0.6
24) Chuck Swindoll	3	0.3
26) Oral Roberts	2	0.2
28) Garner Armstrong	1	0.1
38) Local religious programming	53	4.6
39) Several ministers	21	1.8
40) Gospel Hour	15	1.3
41) Celebration Rock	3	0.3
42) Focus on Family	1	0.1
43) To Be of Service	1	0.1
44) Bible Answer Man	1	0.1
45) Bible Times	1	0.1
46) Spirit & the Word	1	0.1
50) Spiritual Renaissance	1	0.1
51) Moody Bible Institute	3	0.3
52) Chalice of Salvation	2	0.2
53) John Nadolny	2	0.2
54) Crossroads	3	0.3
55) J. Vernon McGee	1	0.1
56) Father Zampino	1	0.1
57) Tips for Teens	1	0.1
58) Norman Vincent Peale	2	0.2
59) Back to the Bible	1	0.1
60) Local show unspecified	63	5.4
61) Viola Hour	1	0.1
62) Night Sounds	1	0.1
63) Unity Church	1	0.1
64) Country Roads	11	0.9
65) Hour of Decision	1	0.1
66) Open Door	1	0.1
67) Sacred Heart	2	0.2
Missing	1503
TOTAL	1164	100.0

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269) Which religious radio programs you listen to? - Second mention (RADIO2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention	1135	97.4
1) Sunday Mass	4	0.3
2) Daily Mass	1	0.1
3) Mass to shut-ins	1	0.1
5) Novena	1	0.1
11) Father Randall	1	0.1
22) Billy Graham	1	0.1
23) Jim Dobson	2	0.2
24) Chuck Swindoll	3	0.3
27) Edith Wyntt	1	0.1
38) Local religious programming	7	0.6
39) Several ministers	7	0.6
45) Bible Times	1	0.1
Missing	1502
TOTAL	1165	100.0

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270) Which religious radio programs you listen to? - Third mention (RADIO3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention	1163	99.8
1) Sunday Mass	1	0.1
38) Local religious programming	1	0.1
Missing	1502
TOTAL	1165	100.0

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271) Which religious TV programs you watch? - First mention (TELIVIS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention	845	58.6
1) Sunday Mass	84	5.8
2) Daily Mass	6	0.4
3) Mass to shut-ins	26	1.8
4) Holiday Mass	7	0.5
5) Holy Mass, Rome	19	1.3
6) Diocesan Lenten programs	2	0.1
9) Special Holy Mass	60	4.2
10) Christophers	6	0.4
20) Rex Humbard	3	0.2
21) Ken Copeland	3	0.2
22) Billy Graham	92	6.4
23) Oral Roberts	20	1.4
24) Bob Schuller	30	2.1
25) Jim Swaggart	10	0.7
26) Jerry Falwell	4	0.3
28) Lindstroms	1	0.1
29) Jim Bakker	3	0.2
30) Charles Stanley	1	0.1
39) Various programs	1	0.1
40) 700 Club	67	4.6
41) Real to Reel	3	0.2
42) In Touch	1	0.1
43) 5 Minutes to Live By	1	0.1
44) Apostle Handicap	4	0.3
45) PTL	9	0.6
46) Dr. Larkin's Breakthrough	1	0.1
47) Moody Bible Institute	1	0.1
49) Local religious programming	70	4.9
50) Episodic special	40	2.8
51) Chalice of Salvation	11	0.8
52) CBN Christmas Broadcast	5	0.3
53) Garner Armstrong	1	0.1
54) Cabbages & Kings	1	0.1
55) Herbert Armstrong	2	0.1
56) Gospel variation	3	0.2
Missing	1224
TOTAL	1443	100.0

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272) Which religious TV programs you watch? - Second mention (TELEVIS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention	1361	94.8
1) Sunday Mass	5	0.3
2) Daily Mass	1	0.1
3) Mass to shut-ins	1	0.1
5) Holy Mass, Rome	6	0.4
6) Diocesan Lenten programs	2	0.1
9) Special Holy Mass	2	0.1
10) Christophers	2	0.1
21) Ken Copeland	2	0.1
22) Billy Graham	12	0.8
23) Oral Roberts	7	0.5
24) Bob Schuller	3	0.2
25) Jim Swaggart	3	0.2
26) Jerry Falwell	1	0.1
28) Lindstroms	1	0.1
40) 700 Club	11	0.8
41) Real to Reel	1	0.1
45) PTL	4	0.3
49) Local religious programming	10	0.7
56) Gospel variation	1	0.1
Missing	1231
TOTAL	1436	100.0

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273) Which religious TV programs you watch? - Third mention (TELEVIS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention	1425	99.3
6) Diocesan Lenten programs	1	0.1
20) Rex Humbard	1	0.1
21) Ken Copeland	1	0.1
22) Billy Graham	1	0.1
23) Oral Roberts	1	0.1
40) 700 Club	1	0.1
49) Local religious programming	3	0.2
50) Episodic special	1	0.1
Missing	1232
TOTAL	1435	100.0

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274) Reading over the things you do a lot, which of these does the most to fulfill your religious needs? - First priority (FULFILL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Weekend Mass	1033	43.4
2) Daily Mass	53	2.2
3) Benediction	2	0.1
4) Stations of Cross	10	0.4
5) Public Rosary	20	0.8
6) Novenas	10	0.4
7) Communal penance services	3	0.1
8) Communion	179	7.5
9) Confession	17	0.7
10) Daily Bible reading	93	3.9
11) Bible study group	30	1.3
12) Grace before meals	20	0.8
13) Sharing your beliefs with other Catholics who have similar beliefs	34	1.4
14) Sharing your beliefs with other Catholics who have different beliefs	24	1.0
15) Sharing your beliefs with non-Catholics who have similar beliefs	19	0.8
16) Sharing your beliefs with non-Catholics who have different beliefs	5	0.2
17) Listening to a religious program on the radio	9	0.4
18) Watching a religious program on television	10	0.4
19) Praying with friends or members of your family, other than grace at meals	37	1.6
20) Pray privately	694	29.2
21) Fasting or abstaining from meat on certain days	78	3.3
Missing	287
TOTAL	2380	100.0

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275) Reading over the things you do a lot, which two of these do the most to fulfill your religious needs? - Second priority (FULFILL2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other	105	4.6
1) Weekend Mass	345	15.1
2) Daily Mass	22	1.0
3) Benediction	12	0.5
4) Stations of Cross	28	1.2
5) Public Rosary	40	1.7
6) Novenas	22	1.0
7) Communal penance services	26	1.1
8) Communion	367	16.0
9) Confession	55	2.4
10) Daily Bible reading	125	5.5
11) Bible study group	43	1.9
12) Grace before meals	69	3.0
13) Sharing your beliefs with other Catholics who have similar beliefs	117	5.1
14) Sharing your beliefs with other Catholics who have different beliefs	55	2.4
15) Sharing your beliefs with non-Catholics who have similar beliefs	47	2.1
16) Sharing your beliefs with non-Catholics who have different beliefs	20	0.9
17) Listening to a religious program on the radio	46	2.0
18) Watching a religious program on television	30	1.3
19) Praying with friends or members of your family, other than grace at meals	111	4.8
20) Pray privately	534	23.3
21) Fasting or abstaining from meat on certain days	73	3.2
Missing	375
TOTAL	2292	100.0

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276) Describe briefly in your own words to whom you usually pray (for example, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Mary, saints, etc.). - First mention (PRAY1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No object given	14	0.6
1) Trinity	11	0.5
2) Lord	21	0.9
3) Father	535	23.1
4) Jesus	1357	58.6
5) Holy Spirit	79	3.4
6) Mary	199	8.6
7) St. Joseph	7	0.3
8) Sacred Heart	23	1.0
9) Rosary (Mary)	4	0.2
10) St. Jude	16	0.7
11) St. Theresa	3	0.1
12) St. Anne	3	0.1
13) St. Anthony	3	0.1
15) St. Monica	1	0.0
19) Saints, unspecified	37	1.6
80) No one in particular	1	0.0
Missing	353
TOTAL	2314	100.0

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277) Describe briefly in your own words to whom you usually pray (for example, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Mary, saints, etc.). - Second mention (PRAY2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No object given	862	37.3
1) Trinity	4	0.2
2) Lord	12	0.5
3) Father	125	5.4
4) Jesus	264	11.4
5) Holy Spirit	177	7.7
6) Mary	717	31.0
7) St. Joseph	14	0.6
8) Sacred Heart	8	0.3
9) Rosary (Mary)	3	0.1
10) St. Jude	43	1.9
11) St. Theresa	7	0.3
12) St. Anne	1	0.0
13) St. Anthony	10	0.4
15) St. Monica	1	0.0
16) St. Christopher	3	0.1
18) St. Gerard	4	0.2
19) Saints, unspecified	56	2.4
21) St. Francis	1	0.0
80) No one in particular	1	0.0
Missing	354
TOTAL	2313	100.0

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278) Describe briefly in your own words to whom you usually pray (for example, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Mary, saints, etc.). - Third mention (PRAY3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No object given	1566	67.8
1) Trinity	3	0.1
2) Lord	4	0.2
3) Father	33	1.4
4) Jesus	44	1.9
5) Holy Spirit	111	4.8
6) Mary	239	10.3
7) St. Joseph	56	2.4
8) Sacred Heart	3	0.1
9) Rosary (Mary)	3	0.1
10) St. Jude	57	2.5
11) St. Theresa	15	0.6
12) St. Anne	6	0.3
13) St. Anthony	25	1.1
14) St. Rita	1	0.0
16) St. Christopher	2	0.1
18) St. Gerard	1	0.0
19) Saints, unspecified	141	6.1
Missing	357
TOTAL	2310	100.0

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279) Describe briefly in your own words to whom you usually pray (for example, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Mary, saints, etc.). - Fourth mention (PRAY4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No object given	2008	87.0
1) Trinity	2	0.1
3) Father	12	0.5
4) Jesus	4	0.2
5) Holy Spirit	26	1.1
6) Mary	49	2.1
7) St. Joseph	23	1.0
8) Sacred Heart	2	0.1
9) Rosary (Mary)	4	0.2
10) St. Jude	35	1.5
11) St. Theresa	13	0.6
12) St. Anne	7	0.3
13) St. Anthony	22	1.0
16) St. Christopher	2	0.1
18) St. Gerard	1	0.0
19) Saints, unspecified	96	4.2
21) St. Francis	1	0.0
22) St. Luke	1	0.0
23) St. Martin	1	0.0
Missing	358
TOTAL	2309	100.0

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280) Describe briefly in your own words to whom you usually pray (for example, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Mary, saints, etc.). - Fifth mention (PRAY5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No object given	2211	95.8
2) Lord	1	0.0
3) Father	5	0.2
4) Jesus	2	0.1
5) Holy Spirit	2	0.1
6) Mary	3	0.1
7) St. Joseph	13	0.6
8) Sacred Heart	2	0.1
10) St. Jude	10	0.4
11) St. Theresa	8	0.3
12) St. Anne	2	0.1
13) St. Anthony	10	0.4
14) St. Rita	2	0.1
15) St. Monica	1	0.0
18) St. Gerard	1	0.0
19) Saints, unspecified	34	1.5
Missing	360
TOTAL	2307	100.0

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281) Describe briefly in your own words the content of your prayer or meditation; that is, what do you pray about? - First mention (CONPRAY1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No prayer content	15	0.7
1) Help health	209	9.4
2) Emotions	208	9.3
3) Guidance	269	12.1
4) Thanks	416	18.7
5) Growth, success	29	1.3
6) Be good person	180	8.1
7) Safety	10	0.4
8) Financial security	12	0.5
9) Forgiveness	94	4.2
10) Family safety	20	0.9
11) Family health	166	7.4
12) Family emotions	125	5.6
13) Family guidance	54	2.4
14) Family thanks	29	1.3
15) Repose of soul	15	0.7
16) Good parent	23	1.0
17) Spiritual growth for the family	54	2.4
18) Others' welfare	122	5.5
21) Help pastor	2	0.1
24) Guidance to serve	1	0.0
26) Ministry for the poor and depressed	4	0.2
27) Vocations	1	0.0
28) Pope or bishops	2	0.1
30) National crisis	4	0.2
31) Peace	91	4.1
32) Social justice	3	0.1
34) Peacemakers	7	0.3
40) Godhead	22	1.0
41) Mary	4	0.2
42) Sacred Heart	1	0.0
43) Corpus Christi	1	0.0
45) Stillness	7	0.3
50) Souls in Purgatory	5	0.2
51) Rosary	20	0.9
52) To get to Heaven	4	0.2
Missing	438
TOTAL	2229	100.0

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282) Describe briefly in your own words the content of your prayer or meditation; that is, what do you pray about? - Second mention (CONPRAY2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No prayer content	411	18.4
1) Help health	100	4.5
2) Emotions	197	8.8
3) Guidance	234	10.5
4) Thanks	150	6.7
5) Growth, success	36	1.6
6) Be good person	90	4.0
7) Safety	22	1.0
8) Financial security	16	0.7
9) Forgiveness	41	1.8
10) Family safety	13	0.6
11) Family health	173	7.8
12) Family emotions	176	7.9
13) Family guidance	119	5.3
14) Family thanks	45	2.0
15) Repose of soul	26	1.2
16) Good parent	30	1.3
17) Spiritual growth for the family	64	2.9
18) Others' welfare	136	6.1
19) Family financial security	5	0.2
21) Help pastor	4	0.2
24) Guidance to serve	2	0.1
26) Ministry for the poor and depressed	3	0.1
27) Vocations	2	0.1
28) Pope or bishops	4	0.2
30) National crisis	9	0.4
31) Peace	69	3.1
32) Social justice	5	0.2
33) Local/nation policy	1	0.0
34) Peacemakers	12	0.5
40) Godhead	6	0.3
41) Mary	9	0.4
43) Corpus Christi	2	0.1
44) Saints	1	0.0
45) Stillness	1	0.0
50) Souls in Purgatory	8	0.4
51) Rosary	7	0.3
52) To get to Heaven	2	0.1
70) Event in Scripture	1	0.0
Missing	435
TOTAL	2232	100.0

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283) Describe briefly in your own words the content of your prayer or meditation; that is, what do you pray about? - Third mention (CONPRAY3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No prayer content	1094	49.1
1) Help health	39	1.7
2) Emotions	72	3.2
3) Guidance	82	3.7
4) Thanks	86	3.9
5) Growth, success	13	0.6
6) Be good person	70	3.1
7) Safety	14	0.6
8) Financial security	15	0.7
9) Forgiveness	43	1.9
10) Family safety	10	0.4
11) Family health	94	4.2
12) Family emotions	137	6.1
13) Family guidance	103	4.6
14) Family thanks	41	1.8
15) Repose of soul	29	1.3
16) Good parent	20	0.9
17) Spiritual growth for the family	34	1.5
18) Others' welfare	91	4.1
19) Family financial security	7	0.3
21) Help pastor	4	0.2
22) Help school/Christian education	1	0.0
23) Parish decisions	1	0.0
24) Guidance to serve	4	0.2
25) Raise finances	1	0.0
26) Ministry for the poor and depressed	11	0.5
27) Vocations	1	0.0
28) Pope or bishops	5	0.2
30) National crisis	5	0.2
31) Peace	54	2.4
32) Social justice	7	0.3
33) Local/nation policy	1	0.0
34) Peacemakers	10	0.4
40) Godhead	2	0.1
41) Mary	3	0.1
43) Corpus Christi	3	0.1
44) Saints	2	0.1
45) Stillness	5	0.2
46) Tongues	1	0.0
50) Souls in Purgatory	6	0.3
51) Rosary	1	0.0
52) To get to Heaven	7	0.3
60) Dialogue with God	1	0.0
Missing	437
TOTAL	2230	100.0

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284) When you attend Mass, do you say your own prayers or follow the prayers said by the entire congregation? (CONGPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I pray along with the congregation.	1200	45.7
2) I usually say some prayers of my own choosing and say some prayers with the congregation.	1324	50.4
3) I usually say prayers of my own choosing privately.	96	3.7
4) I do not pray at all at Mass.	5	0.2
Missing	42
TOTAL	2625	100.0

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285) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Judge (IMAGAJUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	215	8.8
2)	147	6.0
3)	471	19.2
4)	477	19.5
5) Completely accurate	1142	46.6
Missing	215
TOTAL	2452	100.0

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286) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Protector (IMAGBPRO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	74	3.0
2)	41	1.6
3)	169	6.8
4)	517	20.7
5) Completely accurate	1695	67.9
Missing	171
TOTAL	2496	100.0

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287) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Redeemer (IMAGCRED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	68	2.7
2)	16	0.6
3)	125	5.0
4)	398	15.9
5) Completely accurate	1901	75.8
Missing	159
TOTAL	2508	100.0

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288) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Lover (IMAGDLOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	337	14.1
2)	154	6.5
3)	339	14.2
4)	301	12.6
5) Completely accurate	1255	52.6
Missing	281
TOTAL	2386	100.0

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289) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Master (IMAGEMAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	168	6.9
2)	103	4.2
3)	296	12.1
4)	382	15.6
5) Completely accurate	1497	61.2
Missing	221
TOTAL	2446	100.0

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290) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Mother (IMAGFMOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	856	37.0
2)	285	12.3
3)	430	18.6
4)	227	9.8
5) Completely accurate	515	22.3
Missing	354
TOTAL	2313	100.0

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291) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Creator (IMAGGCRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	50	2.0
2)	7	0.3
3)	64	2.5
4)	271	10.7
5) Completely accurate	2146	84.6
Missing	129
TOTAL	2538	100.0

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292) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Father (IMAGHDAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	91	3.6
2)	24	1.0
3)	141	5.6
4)	343	13.7
5) Completely accurate	1899	76.0
Missing	169
TOTAL	2498	100.0

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293) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. INDICATE HOW ACCURATE YOU FEEL EACH IMAGE IS AS A DESCRIPTION OF GOD. - Friend (IMAGIFRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely inaccurate	84	3.4
2)	27	1.1
3)	154	6.2
4)	376	15.1
5) Completely accurate	1844	74.2
Missing	182
TOTAL	2485	100.0

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294) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Faithful (TRUEAFAI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	14	0.5
2)	4	0.2
3)	93	3.6
4)	331	13.0
5) Extremely true	2111	82.7
Missing	114
TOTAL	2553	100.0

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295) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Dependable (TRUEBDEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	16	0.6
2)	17	0.7
3)	159	6.2
4)	369	14.5
5) Extremely true	1988	78.0
Missing	118
TOTAL	2549	100.0

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296) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Forgiving (TRUECFOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	8	0.3
2)	4	0.2
3)	51	2.0
4)	269	10.4
5) Extremely true	2255	87.2
Missing	80
TOTAL	2587	100.0

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297) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Mysterious (TRUEDMYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	136	5.4
2)	104	4.1
3)	305	12.1
4)	330	13.0
5) Extremely true	1654	65.4
Missing	138
TOTAL	2529	100.0

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298) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - More present in relationships with others than in an individual's life (TRUEEREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	879	37.0
2)	371	15.6
3)	594	25.0
4)	270	11.4
5) Extremely true	263	11.1
Missing	290
TOTAL	2377	100.0

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299) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Distant (TRUEFDIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	1238	50.9
2)	413	17.0
3)	427	17.6
4)	212	8.7
5) Extremely true	143	5.9
Missing	234
TOTAL	2433	100.0

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300) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Permissive (TRUEGPER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	748	31.7
2)	369	15.6
3)	693	29.4
4)	267	11.3
5) Extremely true	282	12.0
Missing	308
TOTAL	2359	100.0

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301) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - A creative force in history (TRUEHCRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	180	7.4
2)	102	4.2
3)	324	13.4
4)	449	18.5
5) Extremely true	1369	56.5
Missing	243
TOTAL	2424	100.0

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302) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Aware of everything I think (TRUEIAWA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	40	1.6
2)	44	1.7
3)	208	8.2
4)	330	13.1
5) Extremely true	1903	75.4
Missing	142
TOTAL	2525	100.0

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303) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Close (TRUEJCLO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	58	2.3
2)	51	2.0
3)	284	11.4
4)	515	20.6
5) Extremely true	1593	63.7
Missing	166
TOTAL	2501	100.0

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304) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Vindictive (TRUEKVIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	1555	66.3
2)	281	12.0
3)	281	12.0
4)	84	3.6
5) Extremely true	143	6.1
Missing	323
TOTAL	2344	100.0

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305) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - My constant companion (TRUELCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	47	1.9
2)	72	2.9
3)	426	16.9
4)	477	18.9
5) Extremely true	1497	59.4
Missing	148
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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306) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Strict (TRUEMSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	348	14.4
2)	248	10.2
3)	823	34.0
4)	459	19.0
5) Extremely true	544	22.5
Missing	245
TOTAL	2422	100.0

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307) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Clearly knowable (TRUENKNO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	129	5.3
2)	157	6.4
3)	488	19.9
4)	418	17.1
5) Extremely true	1255	51.3
Missing	220
TOTAL	2447	100.0

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308) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - In my life more as a symbol or an idea than as a real presence I can feel (TRUEOSYM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	932	38.4
2)	377	15.5
3)	440	18.1
4)	360	14.8
5) Extremely true	320	13.2
Missing	238
TOTAL	2429	100.0

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309) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - All-powerful (TRUEPPOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	19	0.8
2)	14	0.6
3)	115	4.6
4)	309	12.2
5) Extremely true	2069	81.9
Missing	141
TOTAL	2526	100.0

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310) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Awesome (TRUEQAWE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	211	8.8
2)	110	4.6
3)	348	14.5
4)	358	14.9
5) Extremely true	1380	57.3
Missing	260
TOTAL	2407	100.0

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311) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Fascinating (TRUERFAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	116	4.8
2)	80	3.3
3)	400	16.5
4)	458	18.9
5) Extremely true	1368	56.5
Missing	245
TOTAL	2422	100.0

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312) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Judgmental (TRUESJUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	351	14.6
2)	255	10.6
3)	597	24.8
4)	398	16.5
5) Extremely true	811	33.6
Missing	255
TOTAL	2412	100.0

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313) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is - Indifferent (TRUETIND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true at all	1748	72.2
2)	261	10.8
3)	212	8.8
4)	72	3.0
5) Extremely true	129	5.3
Missing	245
TOTAL	2422	100.0

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314) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 1 (SALVST11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	377	14.1
10) Void in my life	738	27.7
11) Sinfulness	916	34.3
12) No human community	559	21.0
13) Fear of unknown	6	0.2
14) Human imperfections	20	0.7
15) Lack of love of God	29	1.1
16) Creature conflicts	4	0.1
17) Need for meaning	8	0.3
18) Lack of conviction	10	0.4
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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315) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 2 (SALVST12)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	377	14.1
10) Void in my life	1	0.0
11) Sinfulness	14	0.5
12) No human community	10	0.4
13) Fear of unknown	2	0.1
14) Human imperfections	1	0.0
15) Lack of love of God	3	0.1
17) Need for meaning	1	0.0
20) Doing good deeds	464	17.4
21) God's grace	787	29.5
22) Church, sacraments	253	9.5
23) Working for justice	612	22.9
24) Living the best life	54	2.0
25) Enhance other lives	30	1.1
26) Following God's will	29	1.1
27) Accepting Jesus	13	0.5
28) Accepting God's will	8	0.3
29) Developing beliefs	8	0.3
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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316) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 3 (SALVST13)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	382	14.3
10) Void in my life	1	0.0
12) No human community	4	0.1
20) Doing good deeds	9	0.3
21) God's grace	28	1.0
22) Church, sacraments	10	0.4
23) Working for justice	11	0.4
24) Living the best life	6	0.2
25) Enhance other lives	1	0.0
26) Following God's will	3	0.1
27) Accepting Jesus	3	0.1
29) Developing beliefs	4	0.1
30) Feel fulfillment	537	20.1
31) Live in Heaven	1013	38.0
32) Peaceable world	615	23.1
33) Mutual respect	21	0.8
34) Spiritual perfection	9	0.3
35) Christian victory	10	0.4
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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317) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 4 (SALVST14)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2535	95.1
20) Doing good deeds	4	0.1
21) God's grace	3	0.1
22) Church, sacraments	9	0.3
23) Working for justice	4	0.1
24) Living the best life	1	0.0
25) Enhance other lives	1	0.0
28) Accepting God's will	1	0.0
30) Feel fulfillment	25	0.9
31) Live in Heaven	61	2.3
32) Peaceable world	17	0.6
33) Mutual respect	3	0.1
34) Spiritual perfection	1	0.0
35) Christian victory	2	0.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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318) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 5 (SALVST15)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2620	98.2
20) Doing good deeds	1	0.0
21) God's grace	1	0.0
22) Church, sacraments	2	0.1
23) Working for justice	4	0.1
30) Feel fulfillment	9	0.3
31) Live in Heaven	16	0.6
32) Peaceable world	13	0.5
33) Mutual respect	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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319) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 6 (SALVST16)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2648	99.3
30) Feel fulfillment	2	0.1
31) Live in Heaven	10	0.4
32) Peaceable world	7	0.3
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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320) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 1 (SALVST21)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2259	84.7
10) Void in my life	21	0.8
11) Sinfulness	343	12.9
12) No human community	41	1.5
14) Human imperfections	2	0.1
18) Lack of conviction	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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321) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 2 (SALVST22)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2258	84.7
11) Sinfulness	1	0.0
12) No human community	3	0.1
20) Doing good deeds	34	1.3
21) God's grace	234	8.8
22) Church, sacraments	83	3.1
23) Working for justice	47	1.8
24) Living the best life	2	0.1
26) Following God's will	1	0.0
27) Accepting Jesus	2	0.1
29) Developing beliefs	2	0.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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322) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 3 (SALVST23)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2267	85.0
12) No human community	1	0.0
20) Doing good deeds	2	0.1
21) God's grace	6	0.2
22) Church, sacraments	7	0.3
23) Working for justice	3	0.1
30) Feel fulfillment	89	3.3
31) Live in Heaven	215	8.1
32) Peaceable world	72	2.7
33) Mutual respect	2	0.1
34) Spiritual perfection	1	0.0
35) Christian victory	2	0.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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323) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 4 (SALVST24)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2646	99.2
23) Working for justice	1	0.0
30) Feel fulfillment	5	0.2
31) Live in heaven	12	0.4
32) Peaceable world	3	0.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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324) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 5 (SALVST25)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2662	99.8
31) Live in Heaven	2	0.1
32) Peaceable world	3	0.1
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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325) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 6 (SALVST26)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2665	99.9
32) Peaceable world	1	0.0
33) Mutual respect	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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326) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 1 (SALVST31)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2329	87.3
10) Void in my life	5	0.2
11) Sinfulness	11	0.4
12) No human community	319	12.0
13) Fear of unknown	1	0.0
14) Human imperfections	1	0.0
15) Lack of love of God	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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327) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 1 (SALVST32)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2327	87.3
12) No human community	1	0.0
20) Doing good deeds	24	0.9
21) God's grace	19	0.7
22) Church, sacraments	30	1.1
23) Working for justice	259	9.7
24) Living the best life	3	0.1
25) Enhance other lives	1	0.0
26) Following God's will	1	0.0
27) Accepting Jesus	1	0.0
28) Accepting God's will	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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328) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 3 (SALVST33)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2334	87.5
20) Doing good deeds	2	0.1
22) Church, sacraments	3	0.1
30) Feel fulfillment	31	1.2
31) Live in Heaven	28	1.0
32) Peaceable world	263	9.9
33) Mutual respect	5	0.2
34) Spiritual perfection	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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329) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 4 (SALVST34)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2659	99.7
20) Doing good deeds	1	0.0
23) Working for justice	1	0.0
30) Feel fulfillment	1	0.0
31) Live in Heaven	4	0.1
33) Mutual respect	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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330) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 5 (SALVST35)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2666	100.0
31) Live in Heaven	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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331) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 6 (SALVST36)

	TOTAL	%
0) No mention given	2666	100.0
32) Peaceable world	1	0.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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332) Which one of these six pictures symbolizes your own idea of God's relationship to the world? (WORLDGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) God and the world are one.	390	15.4
2) The world is part of God, but God is greater and larger than the world.	979	38.7
3) Human beings are part of God.	615	24.3
4) God sets the world in motion but does not play an active role in the world.	66	2.6
5) God transcends the world, entering the world infrequently.	35	1.4
6) God transcends the world but is actively involved in the world.	447	17.7
Missing	135
TOTAL	2532	100.0

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333) The nature of God has often been a matter of dispute in the history of the Church. Each of us carries around our own picture of the inter-relationship of God, Jesus Christ, and ourselves. Which of the following pictures comes closest to the way you see it? (JESUSGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) God has sent His son, Jesus, to save us and since he has completed that, each of us individually can approach God directly.	567	22.5
2) God has sent His son, Jesus, to save us and since he has done that and continues to do it, each of us individually can approach God through Jesus.	668	26.5
3) God has sent His son, Jesus, who continues to live in the Church. As a result, the Church teaches and sanctifies us for God.	549	21.8
4) Since the Church is Christ's body and since we, its members, are the Church, together we approach God directly.	562	22.3
5) Jesus was a great man but not really God. Jesus showed us how to live our lives.	38	1.5
6) Trinity variant	125	5.0
7) Complex three	4	0.2
8) Other	4	0.2
Missing	150
TOTAL	2517	100.0

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334) Do you feel that God has given us rules to live by? (GODRULES)

	TOTAL	%
1) God has given very clear, detailed rules to apply to everyone.	1296	50.4
2) God has given us some general rules, but we must decide how to apply them to our own situation.	570	22.2
3) God has given rules, but the rules may be different for different people.	85	3.3
4) God has given ideals, rather than rules, and we must try to live up to them.	496	19.3
5) I do not think that God has given us rules.	29	1.1
6) I'm not really sure.	93	3.6
Missing	98
TOTAL	2569	100.0

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335) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Reading the Gospels (CLOSGOSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	74	2.9
2) Somewhat close	142	5.7
3) Close	1093	43.6
4) Very close	667	26.6
5) Extremely close	533	21.2
Missing	158
TOTAL	2509	100.0

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336) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Obeying Church rules (CLOSRULE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	121	4.9
2) Somewhat close	256	10.3
3) Close	1059	42.7
4) Very close	625	25.2
5) Extremely close	420	16.9
Missing	186
TOTAL	2481	100.0

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337) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Gathering with the congregation during Mass (CLOSGATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	56	2.2
2) Somewhat close	81	3.2
3) Close	748	30.0
4) Very close	842	33.7
5) Extremely close	770	30.8
Missing	170
TOTAL	2497	100.0

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338) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Chanting and praying the liturgy (CLOSLIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	69	2.8
2) Somewhat close	120	4.8
3) Close	794	32.0
4) Very close	815	32.9
5) Extremely close	682	27.5
Missing	187
TOTAL	2480	100.0

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339) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Being absolved or anointed, etc. (CLOSABSL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	53	2.2
2) Somewhat close	90	3.7
3) Close	440	17.9
4) Very close	699	28.5
5) Extremely close	1173	47.8
Missing	212
TOTAL	2455	100.0

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340) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Receiving Holy Communion (CLOSCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	22	0.9
2) Somewhat close	26	1.0
3) Close	190	7.5
4) Very close	567	22.5
5) Extremely close	1720	68.1
Missing	142
TOTAL	2525	100.0

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341) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Praying privately (CLOSPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	15	0.6
2) Somewhat close	16	0.6
3) Close	229	9.0
4) Very close	692	27.3
5) Extremely close	1579	62.4
Missing	136
TOTAL	2531	100.0

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342) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Helping individuals in need (CLOSHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	37	1.5
2) Somewhat close	66	2.6
3) Close	638	25.6
4) Very close	838	33.6
5) Extremely close	913	36.6
Missing	175
TOTAL	2492	100.0

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343) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Working for justice and peace (CLOSJUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	71	2.9
2) Somewhat close	194	7.9
3) Close	915	37.1
4) Very close	721	29.2
5) Extremely close	568	23.0
Missing	198
TOTAL	2469	100.0

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344) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while? - Being with a person I love (CLOSLOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not close at all	51	2.0
2) Somewhat close	141	5.7
3) Close	617	24.8
4) Very close	736	29.5
5) Extremely close	947	38.0
Missing	175
TOTAL	2492	100.0

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345) The following questions deal with your feelings of "closeness" to God in different situations. How close do you feel to God while - Praying in charismatic groups? (CLOSCHAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never do this	9	0.4
1) Not close at all	443	19.5
2) Somewhat close	297	13.1
3) Close	774	34.1
4) Very close	383	16.9
5) Extremely close	366	16.1
Missing	395
TOTAL	2272	100.0

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346) How often in your life have you had an experience where you felt as though you were very close to a powerful, spiritual force that seemed to lift you out of yourself? (EXPFORCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never in my life	1106	43.6
2) Once or twice	674	26.6
3) Several times	563	22.2
4) Often	191	7.5
Missing	133
TOTAL	2534	100.0

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347) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPSONDENTS WHO HAVE FELT CLOSE TO A POWERFUL, SPIRITUAL FORCE: When you have or had these religious experiences, what happened? (e.g., When did it happen? How did it happen? How did you feel? Why did you think it was a spiritual force?) - Nature of the religious experience (NATURE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No experience	428	29.7
1) Deep peace	108	7.5
2) Certainty	64	4.4
3) Love is all	13	0.9
4) Joy	64	4.4
5) Unity of all	17	1.2
6) Universe alive	3	0.2
7) New life	13	0.9
8) Confident survival	14	1.0
9) Increased understanding	10	0.7
10) Physical expansion	15	1.0
11) Psychological expansion	3	0.2
12) Need to continue	8	0.6
13) Taken over	20	1.4
14) Warmth or heat	26	1.8
15) Bathed in light	18	1.3
16) Isolation	3	0.2
17) Desolation	1	0.1
18) Loss of concerns	3	0.2
19) Emotional intensity	34	2.4
20) Indescribable	45	3.1
21) Other feeling	75	5.2
22) Tongues	6	0.4
23) Heart pounds	2	0.1
24) Crying	19	1.3
25) Greater being	68	4.7
26) Communication with dead	22	1.5
27) Physical healing	33	2.3
28) Closeness to God	304	21.1
Missing	1228
TOTAL	1439	100.0

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348) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPSONDENTS WHO HAVE FELT CLOSE TO A POWERFUL, SPIRITUAL FORCE: When you have or had these religious experiences, what happened? (e.g., When did it happen? How did it happen? How did you feel? Why did you think it was a spiritual force? PLEASE DESCRIBE.) - Trigger of religious experience (TRIGGER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No experience	493	34.2
60) While music played	3	0.2
61) Religious music	5	0.3
62) In church service	94	6.5
63) Church alone	10	0.7
64) Listen to homily	15	1.0
65) Read Bible in church	3	0.2
66) Read Bible out of church	6	0.4
67) Reflect out of church	18	1.3
68) Quiet prayer out of church	135	9.4
69) Community prayer out of church	29	2.0
70) Community prayer in church	16	1.1
71) Observing nature	27	1.9
72) Observing human acts of love	13	0.9
74) Creative work	9	0.6
76) Watching children	3	0.2
77) At childbirth	66	4.6
78) During sex	1	0.1
79) During play	2	0.1
80) During physical exercise	3	0.2
82) Group drug trip	2	0.1
83) Near death	157	10.9
84) Intercession of saint	7	0.5
85) Life passages	114	7.9
86) Catechesis	12	0.8
87) During healing	5	0.3
89) During confession	6	0.4
90) Other time	164	11.4
92) During baptism	20	1.4
93) After divorce	2	0.1
Missing	1227
TOTAL	1440	100.0

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349) What do you think is the primary task of the Holy Spirit? (SPIRTASK)

	TOTAL	%
1) To guide the Pope and the bishops	82	3.2
2) To guide each of us (if we pray)	1103	43.2
3) To unite us in Christ	951	37.2
4) To unite us together in the Church	249	9.7
5) To heal sin	27	1.1
6) To heal the world	142	5.6
Missing	113
TOTAL	2554	100.0

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350) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should be more people-oriented; less concerned about its organizational structures and rules. (YFTRAPEO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	133	5.3
2) Disagree	469	18.6
3) Agree	1271	50.4
4) Strongly agree	651	25.8
Missing	143
TOTAL	2524	100.0

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351) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should stress a personal, spiritual relationship to Christ. (YFTRBPER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	17	0.7
2) Disagree	63	2.5
3) Agree	1296	50.8
4) Strongly agree	1173	46.0
Missing	118
TOTAL	2549	100.0

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352) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should listen more to the voice of ordinary lay Catholics. (YFTRCLIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	102	4.0
2) Disagree	404	16.0
3) Agree	1334	52.9
4) Strongly agree	681	27.0
Missing	146
TOTAL	2521	100.0

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353) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should put more emphasis on spreading the faith. (YFTRDSPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	20	0.8
2) Disagree	347	13.7
3) Agree	1598	62.9
4) Strongly agree	576	22.7
Missing	126
TOTAL	2541	100.0

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354) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should make more effort to understand family life. (YFTREFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	10	0.4
2) Disagree	101	4.0
3) Agree	1440	56.5
4) Strongly agree	999	39.2
Missing	117
TOTAL	2550	100.0

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355) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should put less emphasis on lay participation in the Mass or liturgy. (YFTRFLES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	645	25.7
2) Disagree	1203	47.9
3) Agree	489	19.5
4) Strongly agree	177	7.0
Missing	153
TOTAL	2514	100.0

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356) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should follow through more on changes and guidelines that resulted from Vatican II. (YFTRGCHG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	89	3.7
2) Disagree	515	21.6
3) Agree	1535	64.4
4) Strongly agree	245	10.3
Missing	283
TOTAL	2384	100.0

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357) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to the use of contraceptives. (YFTRHCTP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	644	25.6
2) Disagree	1003	39.9
3) Agree	519	20.7
4) Strongly agree	347	13.8
Missing	154
TOTAL	2513	100.0

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358) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to abortion. (YFTRIABT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	124	4.9
2) Disagree	266	10.4
3) Agree	755	29.6
4) Strongly agree	1409	55.2
Missing	113
TOTAL	2554	100.0

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359) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should liberalize its position on divorce. (YFTRJDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	232	9.2
2) Disagree	680	26.9
3) Agree	1166	46.2
4) Strongly agree	446	17.7
Missing	143
TOTAL	2524	100.0

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360) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should allow women to become priests. (YFTRKALW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	877	34.7
2) Disagree	741	29.3
3) Agree	594	23.5
4) Strongly agree	316	12.5
Missing	139
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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361) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should allow married men to become priests. (YFTRLALM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	433	17.1
2) Disagree	608	24.1
3) Agree	897	35.5
4) Strongly agree	589	23.3
Missing	140
TOTAL	2527	100.0

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362) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. - The Church should encourage communion between Catholics and non-Catholic Christians. (YFTRMECU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	261	10.3
2) Disagree	493	19.5
3) Agree	1225	48.5
4) Strongly agree	549	21.7
Missing	139
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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363) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should be more people-oriented; less concerned about its organizational structures and rules. (PFTRAPEO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	131	5.9
2) Pastor disagrees.	502	22.7
3) Pastor agrees.	1249	56.4
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	331	15.0
Missing	454
TOTAL	2213	100.0

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364) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should stress a personal, spiritual relationship to Christ. (PFTRBPER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	18	0.8
2) Pastor disagrees.	54	2.4
3) Pastor agrees.	1251	55.1
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	949	41.8
Missing	395
TOTAL	2272	100.0

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365) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should listen more to the voice of ordinary lay Catholics. (PFTRCLIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	85	3.8
2) Pastor disagrees.	488	21.8
3) Pastor agrees.	1365	60.9
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	305	13.6
Missing	424
TOTAL	2243	100.0

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366) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should put more emphasis on spreading the faith. (PFTRDSPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	10	0.4
2) Pastor disagrees.	78	3.5
3) Pastor agrees.	1388	61.4
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	784	34.7
Missing	407
TOTAL	2260	100.0

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367) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should make more effort to understand family life. (PFTREFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	26	1.1
2) Pastor disagrees.	152	6.7
3) Pastor agrees.	1503	66.5
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	580	25.7
Missing	406
TOTAL	2261	100.0

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368) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should put less emphasis on lay participation in the Mass or liturgy. (PFTRFLES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	574	25.7
2) Pastor disagrees.	1173	52.6
3) Pastor agrees.	382	17.1
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	101	4.5
Missing	437
TOTAL	2230	100.0

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369) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should follow through more on changes and guidelines that resulted from Vatican II. (PFTRGCHG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	40	1.9
2) Pastor disagrees.	284	13.3
3) Pastor agrees.	1433	67.1
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	380	17.8
Missing	530
TOTAL	2137	100.0

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370) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to the use of contraceptives. (PFTRHCTP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	57	2.6
2) Pastor disagrees.	278	12.9
3) Pastor agrees.	1029	47.6
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	799	36.9
Missing	504
TOTAL	2163	100.0

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371) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to abortion. (PFTRIABT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	50	2.2
2) Pastor disagrees.	54	2.4
3) Pastor agrees.	589	26.2
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	1556	69.2
Missing	418
TOTAL	2249	100.0

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372) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should liberalize its position on divorce. (PFTRJDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	424	20.0
2) Pastor disagrees.	865	40.7
3) Pastor agrees.	674	31.7
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	162	7.6
Missing	542
TOTAL	2125	100.0

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373) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should allow women to become priests. (PFTRKALW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	720	34.0
2) Pastor disagrees.	1015	47.9
3) Pastor agrees.	297	14.0
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	86	4.1
Missing	549
TOTAL	2118	100.0

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374) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should allow married men to become priests. (PFTRLALM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	530	25.3
2) Pastor disagrees.	979	46.7
3) Pastor agrees.	460	21.9
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	127	6.1
Missing	571
TOTAL	2096	100.0

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375) How do you think your pastor feels about the direction the Church should move on these issues? As best as you can, respond to the following statements in the same way you believe he would. - The Church should encourage communion between Catholics and non-Catholic Christians. (PFTRMECU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor strongly disagrees.	254	11.9
2) Pastor disagrees.	643	30.2
3) Pastor agrees.	995	46.7
4) Pastor strongly agrees.	237	11.1
Missing	538
TOTAL	2129	100.0

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376) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - It is morally wrong for couples to live together when they are not married. (ISSUALIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	908	35.3
2) Disagree	895	34.8
3) Agree	534	20.8
4) Strongly agree	235	9.1
Missing	95
TOTAL	2572	100.0

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377) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Interracial marriages are morally acceptable. (ISSUBIMR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	511	20.3
2) Disagree	1227	48.6
3) Agree	513	20.3
4) Strongly agree	272	10.8
Missing	144
TOTAL	2523	100.0

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378) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - It is best if the wife stays home and the husband works to support the family. (ISSUCHOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	356	13.9
2) Disagree	849	33.2
3) Agree	897	35.0
4) Strongly agree	459	17.9
Missing	106
TOTAL	2561	100.0

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379) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Both father and mother have the responsibility to care for small children. (ISSUDBOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1548	59.9
2) Disagree	973	37.6
3) Agree	28	1.1
4) Strongly agree	37	1.4
Missing	81
TOTAL	2586	100.0

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380) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Strict, "old-fashioned" upbringing is still the best way to raise children. (ISSUESTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	550	21.4
2) Disagree	1037	40.4
3) Agree	850	33.1
4) Strongly agree	129	5.0
Missing	101
TOTAL	2566	100.0

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381) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - The husband should have the "final say" in the family's decision making. (ISSUFFIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	208	8.1
2) Disagree	469	18.4
3) Agree	1303	51.0
4) Strongly agree	573	22.4
Missing	114
TOTAL	2553	100.0

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382) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Parents should have the right to censor textbooks and books selected for the public library. (ISSUGLEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	382	15.0
2) Disagree	1156	45.4
3) Agree	736	28.9
4) Strongly agree	272	10.7
Missing	121
TOTAL	2546	100.0

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383) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Schools share with parents the responsibility for educating children in sexuality. (ISSUHSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	438	17.2
2) Disagree	1609	63.0
3) Agree	412	16.1
4) Strongly agree	94	3.7
Missing	114
TOTAL	2553	100.0

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384) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Secular humanism has greatly eroded the moral fiber of our society. (ISSUISEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	412	18.3
2) Disagree	1129	50.1
3) Agree	637	28.3
4) Strongly agree	76	3.4
Missing	413
TOTAL	2254	100.0

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385) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Communism is a serious threat within our country. (ISSUJCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	796	31.5
2) Disagree	943	37.3
3) Agree	687	27.2
4) Strongly agree	104	4.1
Missing	137
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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386) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - The government should let parents deduct some of the costs of sending their children to parochial school. (ISSUKGOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	983	38.4
2) Disagree	1147	44.9
3) Agree	307	12.0
4) Strongly agree	120	4.7
Missing	110
TOTAL	2557	100.0

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387) Which of the following statements comes closest to your views about abortion? (ABORTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Abortion is always acceptable.	15	0.6
2) Abortion is acceptable under most circumstances.	119	4.6
3) Abortion is acceptable only under certain extreme circumstances, like a threat to the mother's life, rape, or incest.	1799	69.1
4) Abortion is never acceptable.	672	25.8
Missing	62
TOTAL	2605	100.0

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388) Do you think religious organizations should or should not try to persuade senators, representatives, or city council members to enact legislation they would like to see become law? (PERSUADE)

	TOTAL	%
1) They should.	1762	68.8
2) They should not.	800	31.2
Missing	105
TOTAL	2562	100.0

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389) To what degree do you feel your religious beliefs and values guide or influence your voting decisions? (VOTEREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	549	21.2
2) Only to a small degree	917	35.4
3) To a large degree	882	34.0
4) My voting decisions are completely determined by my religious beliefs and values.	243	9.4
Missing	76
TOTAL	2591	100.0

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390) Below we have listed two common positions on the best way to approach social problems (e.g., crime, violence, pollution, poverty). Which comes closest to your own beliefs? (SOCPROBS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Social problems can be solved best by first focusing on changing the hearts (that is, attitudes, beliefs, consciences) of individuals.	1572	62.2
2) Social problems can be solved best by first focusing on transforming human institutions and environments in which people live.	956	37.8
Missing	139
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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391) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Registration of all firearms (AMCTAREG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	1074	41.7
2) Favor	819	31.8
3) Oppose	392	15.2
4) Strongly oppose	288	11.2
Missing	94
TOTAL	2573	100.0

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392) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Death penalty of persons convicted of murder (AMCTBPEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	565	22.4
2) Favor	1095	43.3
3) Oppose	689	27.3
4) Strongly oppose	177	7.0
Missing	141
TOTAL	2526	100.0

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393) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) (AMCTCERA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	539	21.3
2) Favor	1216	48.0
3) Oppose	551	21.7
4) Strongly oppose	229	9.0
Missing	132
TOTAL	2535	100.0

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394) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Requiring prayer in public schools (AMCTDPUB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	593	23.1
2) Favor	1186	46.3
3) Oppose	653	25.5
4) Strongly oppose	131	5.1
Missing	104
TOTAL	2563	100.0

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395) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Requiring public schools to give equal time for the teaching of creation theory and evolution theory about man's origins (AMCTEEVO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	401	16.1
2) Favor	1274	51.1
3) Oppose	637	25.5
4) Strongly oppose	183	7.3
Missing	172
TOTAL	2495	100.0

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396) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Allowing homosexuals to teach in public schools (AMCTFHOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	85	3.4
2) Favor	811	32.3
3) Oppose	997	39.7
4) Strongly oppose	621	24.7
Missing	153
TOTAL	2514	100.0

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397) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Busing to achieve racial integration in the public schools (AMCTGBUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	106	4.2
2) Favor	553	21.9
3) Oppose	1115	44.2
4) Strongly oppose	747	29.6
Missing	146
TOTAL	2521	100.0

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398) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Increased spending for national defense (AMCTHDEF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	194	7.7
2) Favor	1031	40.8
3) Oppose	911	36.1
4) Strongly oppose	389	15.4
Missing	142
TOTAL	2525	100.0

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399) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Boycotting or not buying the products of those companies who sponsor television shows in which there is morally objectionable content (AMCTIBOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	545	21.5
2) Favor	1260	49.7
3) Oppose	591	23.3
4) Strongly oppose	140	5.5
Missing	131
TOTAL	2536	100.0

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400) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Urging our own government to "freeze" the development of nuclear weapons regardless of what the Soviet Union does (AMCTJFRZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	278	11.0
2) Favor	606	24.1
3) Oppose	1107	43.9
4) Strongly oppose	528	21.0
Missing	148
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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401) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - A joint "freeze" on the development of nuclear weapons by both the U.S. and the Soviet Union (AMCTKNUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	1355	53.1
2) Favor	992	38.9
3) Oppose	126	4.9
4) Strongly oppose	79	3.1
Missing	115
TOTAL	2552	100.0

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402) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: The Pope (SPKAPOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	766	30.1
1) Should speak	1781	69.9
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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403) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: The Pope (SPKBPOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1732	68.0
1) Should speak	814	32.0
Missing	121
TOTAL	2546	100.0

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404) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: The Pope (SPKCPOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1466	57.6
1) Should speak	1081	42.4
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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405) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement regardless of worker's sex: The Pope (SPKDPOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1763	69.3
1) Should speak	781	30.7
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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406) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: The Pope (SPKEPOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1839	72.2
1) Should speak	708	27.8
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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407) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: The Pope (SPKFPOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	674	26.5
1) Should speak	1870	73.5
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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408) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: The Pope (SPKGPOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1476	58.0
1) Should speak	1071	42.0
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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409) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: Bishops (SPKABIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1363	53.5
1) Should speak	1184	46.5
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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410) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: Bishops (SPKBBIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	834	32.8
1) Should speak	1712	67.2
Missing	121
TOTAL	2546	100.0

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411) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: Bishops (SPKCBIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1994	78.3
1) Should speak	553	21.7
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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412) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement, regardless of worker's sex: Bishops (SPKDBIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1571	61.8
1) Should speak	972	38.2
Missing	124
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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413) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: Bishops (SPKEBIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1404	55.1
1) Should speak	1143	44.9
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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414) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: Bishops (SPKFBIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1572	61.8
1) Should speak	972	38.2
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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415) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: Bishops (SPKGBIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1366	53.6
1) Should speak	1181	46.4
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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416) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: Priests (SPKAPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1498	58.8
1) Should speak	1049	41.2
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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417) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: Priests (SPKBPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1320	51.8
1) Should speak	1226	48.2
Missing	121
TOTAL	2546	100.0

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418) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: Priests (SPKCPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1886	74.0
1) Should speak	661	26.0
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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419) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement, regardless of worker's sex: Priests (SPKDPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1560	61.3
1) Should speak	983	38.7
Missing	124
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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420) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: Priests (SPKEPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1223	48.0
1) Should speak	1324	52.0
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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421) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: Priests (SPKFPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1694	66.6
1) Should speak	850	33.4
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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422) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: Priests (SPKGPRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Should not speak	1394	54.7
1) Should speak	1153	45.3
Missing	120
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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423) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKAIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2105	82.7
1) Yes	439	17.3
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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424) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKBIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2116	83.2
1) Yes	428	16.8
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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425) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKCIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1182	46.4
1) Yes	1363	53.6
Missing	122
TOTAL	2545	100.0

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426) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement, regardless of worker's sex: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKDIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1461	57.5
1) Yes	1080	42.5
Missing	126
TOTAL	2541	100.0

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427) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKEIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1577	62.0
1) Yes	967	38.0
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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428) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKFIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1926	75.8
1) Yes	615	24.2
Missing	126
TOTAL	2541	100.0

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429) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKGIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1669	65.6
1) Yes	875	34.4
Missing	123
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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430) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Drink excessively (YOUDRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	1725	67.6
2) Some chance	326	12.8
3) 50-50 even chance	367	14.4
4) More chance	73	2.9
5) Excellent chance	61	2.4
Missing	115
TOTAL	2552	100.0

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431) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Take something that did not belong to you worth at least $100 (YOUTAKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	2324	91.0
2) Some chance	144	5.6
3) 50-50 even chance	69	2.7
4) More chance	6	0.2
5) Excellent chance	11	0.4
Missing	113
TOTAL	2554	100.0

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432) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Cheat a little on your income tax (YOUCHEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	1178	46.6
2) Some chance	599	23.7
3) 50-50 even chance	529	20.9
4) More chance	99	3.9
5) Excellent chance	123	4.9
Missing	139
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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433) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Lie to your husband/wife or close friend (YOULIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	1288	50.9
2) Some chance	705	27.8
3) 50-50 even chance	445	17.6
4) More chance	55	2.2
5) Excellent chance	39	1.5
Missing	135
TOTAL	2532	100.0

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434) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Charge someone a price more than an item or service is worth (YOUCHRGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	1895	74.8
2) Some chance	421	16.6
3) 50-50 even chance	166	6.6
4) More chance	33	1.3
5) Excellent chance	19	0.7
Missing	133
TOTAL	2534	100.0

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435) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Make personal use of an employer's equipment (YOUUSEQU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	937	37.2
2) Some chance	664	26.4
3) 50-50 even chance	612	24.3
4) More chance	176	7.0
5) Excellent chance	128	5.1
Missing	150
TOTAL	2517	100.0

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436) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Cheat on an examination (YOUTEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	1777	71.1
2) Some chance	457	18.3
3) 50-50 even chance	213	8.5
4) More chance	32	1.3
5) Excellent chance	22	0.9
Missing	166
TOTAL	2501	100.0

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437) If you were in a situation tomorrow where you had an extremely strong desire or need to do each of the following things, what are the chances that you would do it? - Spend money on yourself that should have been spent for other purposes (YOUSPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost no chance	1261	49.7
2) Some chance	610	24.1
3) 50-50 even chance	456	18.0
4) More chance	116	4.6
5) Excellent chance	92	3.6
Missing	132
TOTAL	2535	100.0

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438) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Drink excessively (OTHDRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	74	3.2
2) More than half	289	12.6
3) About half	395	17.2
4) Less than half	969	42.3
5) Hardly anybody	565	24.7
Missing	375
TOTAL	2292	100.0

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439) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Take something that did not belong to them worth at least $100 (OTHTAKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	16	0.7
2) More than half	64	2.8
3) About half	121	5.3
4) Less than half	749	33.0
5) Hardly anybody	1321	58.2
Missing	396
TOTAL	2271	100.0

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440) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Cheat a little on their income tax (OTHCHEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	212	9.3
2) More than half	338	14.9
3) About half	488	21.5
4) Less than half	816	36.0
5) Hardly anybody	414	18.3
Missing	399
TOTAL	2268	100.0

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441) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Lie to their husband/wife or close friend (OTHLIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	156	6.9
2) More than half	287	12.8
3) About half	528	23.5
4) Less than half	819	36.4
5) Hardly anybody	457	20.3
Missing	420
TOTAL	2247	100.0

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442) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Charge someone a price more than an item or service is worth (OTHCHRGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	40	1.8
2) More than half	191	8.4
3) About half	437	19.3
4) Less than half	910	40.2
5) Hardly anybody	685	30.3
Missing	404
TOTAL	2263	100.0

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443) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Make personal use of an employer's equipment (OTHUSEQU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	145	6.5
2) More than half	357	15.9
3) About half	547	24.3
4) Less than half	736	32.8
5) Hardly anybody	462	20.6
Missing	420
TOTAL	2247	100.0

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444) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Cheat on an examination (OTHTEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	44	2.0
2) More than half	171	7.7
3) About half	412	18.6
4) Less than half	900	40.7
5) Hardly anybody	685	31.0
Missing	455
TOTAL	2212	100.0

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445) In this parish, how many people do you think have done the following? - Spend money on themselves that should have been spent for other purposes (OTHSPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everybody	155	6.9
2) More than half	289	12.8
3) About half	568	25.2
4) Less than half	785	34.8
5) Hardly anybody	460	20.4
Missing	410
TOTAL	2257	100.0

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446) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Drink excessively (SEEDRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	357	14.6
2) Difficult	301	12.3
3) Somewhat difficult	659	26.9
4) Less difficult	756	30.9
5) Not difficult at all	373	15.2
Missing	221
TOTAL	2446	100.0

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447) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Take something that did not belong to you worth at least $100 (SEETAKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	673	27.6
2) Difficult	727	29.8
3) Somewhat difficult	612	25.1
4) Less difficult	271	11.1
5) Not difficult at all	156	6.4
Missing	228
TOTAL	2439	100.0

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448) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Cheat a little on your income tax (SEECHEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	252	10.4
2) Difficult	280	11.5
3) Somewhat difficult	619	25.5
4) Less difficult	760	31.3
5) Not difficult at all	514	21.2
Missing	242
TOTAL	2425	100.0

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449) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Lie to your husband/wife or close friend (SEELIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	318	13.1
2) Difficult	354	14.6
3) Somewhat difficult	792	32.7
4) Less difficult	631	26.1
5) Not difficult at all	326	13.5
Missing	246
TOTAL	2421	100.0

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450) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Charge someone a price more than an item or service is worth (SEECHRGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	438	18.0
2) Difficult	517	21.3
3) Somewhat difficult	823	33.9
4) Less difficult	442	18.2
5) Not difficult at all	207	8.5
Missing	240
TOTAL	2427	100.0

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451) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Make personal use of an employer's equipment (SEEUSEQU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	212	8.8
2) Difficult	242	10.0
3) Somewhat difficult	638	26.5
4) Less difficult	788	32.7
5) Not difficult at all	531	22.0
Missing	256
TOTAL	2411	100.0

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452) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Cheat on an examination (SEETEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	371	15.6
2) Difficult	466	19.5
3) Somewhat difficult	754	31.6
4) Less difficult	533	22.3
5) Not difficult at all	261	10.9
Missing	282
TOTAL	2385	100.0

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453) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Spend money on yourself that should have been spent for other purposes (SEESPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely difficult	291	12.0
2) Difficult	279	11.5
3) Somewhat difficult	631	26.0
4) Less difficult	737	30.4
5) Not difficult at all	488	20.1
Missing	241
TOTAL	2426	100.0

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454) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Drink excessively (NUMDRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1314	52.2
2) 1-2 times	469	18.6
3) 3-5 times	274	10.9
4) 6-10 times	188	7.5
5) 11-25 times	108	4.3
6) 26-50 times	71	2.8
7) More than 50 times	91	3.6
Missing	152
TOTAL	2515	100.0

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455) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Take something that did not belong to you worth at least $100 (NUMTAKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2391	94.9
2) 1-2 times	93	3.7
3) 3-5 times	16	0.6
4) 6-10 times	7	0.3
5) 11-25 times	7	0.3
6) 26-50 times	4	0.2
7) More than 50 times	1	0.0
Missing	148
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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456) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Cheat a little on your income tax (NUMCHEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1543	61.7
2) 1-2 times	601	24.0
3) 3-5 times	310	12.4
4) 6-10 times	22	0.9
5) 11-25 times	16	0.6
6) 26-50 times	5	0.2
7) More than 50 times	5	0.2
Missing	165
TOTAL	2502	100.0

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457) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Lie to your husband/wife or close friend (NUMLIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1097	44.0
2) 1-2 times	707	28.4
3) 3-5 times	336	13.5
4) 6-10 times	156	6.3
5) 11-25 times	112	4.5
6) 26-50 times	36	1.4
7) More than 50 times	49	2.0
Missing	174
TOTAL	2493	100.0

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458) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Charge someone a price more than an item or service is worth (NUMCHRGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2160	86.6
2) 1-2 times	226	9.1
3) 3-5 times	63	2.5
4) 6-10 times	26	1.0
5) 11-25 times	11	0.4
6) 26-50 times	7	0.3
7) More than 50 times	2	0.1
Missing	172
TOTAL	2495	100.0

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459) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Make personal use of an employer's equipment (NUMUSEQU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1254	50.5
2) 1-2 times	457	18.4
3) 3-5 times	299	12.0
4) 6-10 times	216	8.7
5) 11-25 times	132	5.3
6) 26-50 times	57	2.3
7) More than 50 times	68	2.7
Missing	184
TOTAL	2483	100.0

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460) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Cheat on an examination (NUMTEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2194	89.0
2) 1-2 times	192	7.8
3) 3-5 times	47	1.9
4) 6-10 times	21	0.9
5) 11-25 times	9	0.4
7) More than 50 times	1	0.0
Missing	203
TOTAL	2464	100.0

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461) How many times in the last five years have you done each of the following? - Spend money on yourself that should have been spent for other purposes (NUMSPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1230	49.1
2) 1-2 times	525	20.9
3) 3-5 times	340	13.6
4) 6-10 times	206	8.2
5) 11-25 times	104	4.2
6) 26-50 times	48	1.9
7) More than 50 times	53	2.1
Missing	161
TOTAL	2506	100.0

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462) How morally wrong is it for someone to do each of the following things? - Drink excessively (WRGDRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	63	2.5
2) Less wrong	187	7.4
3) Somewhat wrong	735	29.0
4) More wrong	731	28.8
5) Very wrong	819	32.3
Missing	132
TOTAL	2535	100.0

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463) How morally wrong is it for someone to do each of the following things? - Take something that did not belong to him/her worth at least $100 (WRGTAKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	8	0.3
2) Less wrong	24	0.9
3) Somewhat wrong	128	5.0
4) More wrong	619	24.4
5) Very wrong	1761	69.3
Missing	127
TOTAL	2540	100.0

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464) How morally wrong is it for someone to do each of the following things? - Cheat a little on one's income tax (WRGCHEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	57	2.3
2) Less wrong	210	8.3
3) Somewhat wrong	816	32.3
4) More wrong	695	27.5
5) Very wrong	749	29.6
Missing	140
TOTAL	2527	100.0

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465) How morally wrong is it for someone to do each of the following things? - Lie to one's husband/wife or close friend (WRGLIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	24	0.9
2) Less wrong	101	4.0
3) Somewhat wrong	650	25.7
4) More wrong	757	29.9
5) Very wrong	996	39.4
Missing	139
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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466) How morally wrong is it for someone to do each of the following things? - Charge someone a price more than an item or service is worth (WRGCHRGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	20	0.8
2) Less wrong	71	2.8
3) Somewhat wrong	401	15.8
4) More wrong	830	32.8
5) Very wrong	1208	47.7
Missing	137
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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467) How morally wrong is it for someone to do each of the following things? - Make personal use of an employer's equipment (WRGUSEQU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	94	3.8
2) Less wrong	331	13.2
3) Somewhat wrong	875	35.0
4) More wrong	612	24.5
5) Very wrong	591	23.6
Missing	164
TOTAL	2503	100.0

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468) How morally wrong is it for someone to do each of the following things? - Cheat on an examination (WRGTEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	15	0.6
2) Less wrong	62	2.5
3) Somewhat wrong	393	15.9
4) More wrong	765	30.9
5) Very wrong	1239	50.1
Missing	193
TOTAL	2474	100.0

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469) Imagine that you were to do the things listed below and that some people in this parish found out. How difficult would it be for you to get along in the parish once these people knew what you did? - Spend money on yourself that should have been spent for other purposes (WRGSPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not wrong at all	89	3.5
2) Less wrong	251	10.0
3) Somewhat wrong	820	32.5
4) More wrong	670	26.6
5) Very wrong	690	27.4
Missing	147
TOTAL	2520	100.0

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470) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Mainly evil (MANEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	1154	46.9
2) Less accurate	605	24.6
3) Somewhat accurate	574	23.3
4) More accurate	75	3.0
5) Completely accurate	53	2.2
Missing	206
TOTAL	2461	100.0

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471) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Sinful (MANSINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	366	14.9
2) Less accurate	485	19.7
3) Somewhat accurate	1022	41.5
4) More accurate	326	13.3
5) Completely accurate	261	10.6
Missing	207
TOTAL	2460	100.0

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472) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Selfish (MANSELF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	136	5.5
2) Less accurate	309	12.5
3) Somewhat accurate	1256	50.9
4) More accurate	548	22.2
5) Completely accurate	220	8.9
Missing	198
TOTAL	2469	100.0

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473) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Competitive (MANCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	32	1.3
2) Less accurate	72	2.9
3) Somewhat accurate	785	31.9
4) More accurate	957	38.9
5) Completely accurate	611	24.9
Missing	210
TOTAL	2457	100.0

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474) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Mainly good (MANMNGD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	56	2.3
2) Less accurate	108	4.4
3) Somewhat accurate	749	30.5
4) More accurate	1034	42.1
5) Completely accurate	508	20.7
Missing	212
TOTAL	2455	100.0

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475) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Good (MANGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	42	1.7
2) Less accurate	126	5.2
3) Somewhat accurate	881	36.1
4) More accurate	989	40.5
5) Completely accurate	404	16.5
Missing	225
TOTAL	2442	100.0

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476) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Cooperative (MANCOOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	36	1.5
2) Less accurate	157	6.5
3) Somewhat accurate	1189	48.8
4) More accurate	847	34.8
5) Completely accurate	205	8.4
Missing	233
TOTAL	2434	100.0

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477) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Perfectible, given the right social conditions (MANPERF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	171	7.1
2) Less accurate	251	10.4
3) Somewhat accurate	1047	43.3
4) More accurate	713	29.5
5) Completely accurate	234	9.7
Missing	251
TOTAL	2416	100.0

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478) How accurate are the following images of human nature? - Not perfectible, there are no social conditions that can overcome human evil (MANIPERF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not accurate at all	898	37.5
2) Less accurate	606	25.3
3) Somewhat accurate	550	23.0
4) More accurate	193	8.1
5) Completely accurate	146	6.1
Missing	274
TOTAL	2393	100.0

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479) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Knowledge or learning (PACHAKNO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	231	9.7
2) Ranked 2nd	328	13.7
3) Ranked 3rd	314	13.1
4) Ranked 4th	348	14.6
5) Ranked 5th	270	11.3
6) Ranked 6th	296	12.4
7) Ranked 7th	224	9.4
8) Ranked 8th	178	7.4
9) Ranked 9th	121	5.1
10) Ranked last	80	3.3
Missing	277
TOTAL	2390	100.0

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480) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Sensitivity to others' needs (PACHBSEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	767	32.0
2) Ranked 2nd	498	20.8
3) Ranked 3rd	389	16.2
4) Ranked 4th	263	11.0
5) Ranked 5th	209	8.7
6) Ranked 6th	117	4.9
7) Ranked 7th	71	3.0
8) Ranked 8th	40	1.7
9) Ranked 9th	32	1.3
10) Ranked last	9	0.4
Missing	272
TOTAL	2395	100.0

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481) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Holiness (PACHCHOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	752	31.4
2) Ranked 2nd	307	12.8
3) Ranked 3rd	239	10.0
4) Ranked 4th	218	9.1
5) Ranked 5th	160	6.7
6) Ranked 6th	159	6.6
7) Ranked 7th	158	6.6
8) Ranked 8th	161	6.7
9) Ranked 9th	131	5.5
10) Ranked last	109	4.6
Missing	273
TOTAL	2394	100.0

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482) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Humanity (PACHDHUM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	270	11.3
2) Ranked 2nd	437	18.3
3) Ranked 3rd	332	13.9
4) Ranked 4th	326	13.6
5) Ranked 5th	246	10.3
6) Ranked 6th	231	9.7
7) Ranked 7th	191	8.0
8) Ranked 8th	186	7.8
9) Ranked 9th	111	4.6
10) Ranked last	60	2.5
Missing	277
TOTAL	2390	100.0

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483) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Good preacher or speaker (PACHEPRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	186	7.8
2) Ranked 2nd	233	9.8
3) Ranked 3rd	214	9.0
4) Ranked 4th	208	8.7
5) Ranked 5th	283	11.9
6) Ranked 6th	283	11.9
7) Ranked 7th	317	13.3
8) Ranked 8th	348	14.6
9) Ranked 9th	218	9.1
10) Ranked last	97	4.1
Missing	280
TOTAL	2387	100.0

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484) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Good listener (PACHFLIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	62	2.6
2) Ranked 2nd	216	9.0
3) Ranked 3rd	284	11.9
4) Ranked 4th	301	12.6
5) Ranked 5th	387	16.2
6) Ranked 6th	397	16.6
7) Ranked 7th	286	12.0
8) Ranked 8th	219	9.2
9) Ranked 9th	165	6.9
10) Ranked last	72	3.0
Missing	278
TOTAL	2389	100.0

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485) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Good organizer of parish activities (PACHGORG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	49	2.1
2) Ranked 2nd	67	2.8
3) Ranked 3rd	105	4.4
4) Ranked 4th	103	4.3
5) Ranked 5th	127	5.3
6) Ranked 6th	184	7.7
7) Ranked 7th	278	11.6
8) Ranked 8th	384	16.1
9) Ranked 9th	649	27.2
10) Ranked last	443	18.5
Missing	278
TOTAL	2389	100.0

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486) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Moderate or middle-of-the-road views on most issues (PACHHMOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	16	0.7
2) Ranked 2nd	38	1.6
3) Ranked 3rd	49	2.1
4) Ranked 4th	61	2.6
5) Ranked 5th	98	4.1
6) Ranked 6th	130	5.5
7) Ranked 7th	174	7.3
8) Ranked 8th	255	10.7
9) Ranked 9th	415	17.4
10) Ranked last	1147	48.1
Missing	284
TOTAL	2383	100.0

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487) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Patience (PACHIPAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	47	2.0
2) Ranked 2nd	194	8.1
3) Ranked 3rd	300	12.5
4) Ranked 4th	346	14.5
5) Ranked 5th	352	14.7
6) Ranked 6th	304	12.7
7) Ranked 7th	366	15.3
8) Ranked 8th	253	10.6
9) Ranked 9th	178	7.4
10) Ranked last	52	2.2
Missing	275
TOTAL	2392	100.0

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488) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in order of their importance to you as a parishioner. - Sense of humor (PACHJHUM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	52	2.2
2) Ranked 2nd	96	4.0
3) Ranked 3rd	164	6.9
4) Ranked 4th	224	9.4
5) Ranked 5th	267	11.2
6) Ranked 6th	276	11.5
7) Ranked 7th	323	13.5
8) Ranked 8th	356	14.9
9) Ranked 9th	340	14.2
10) Ranked last	294	12.3
Missing	275
TOTAL	2392	100.0

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489) Please list the following activities of a priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. - Preaching (PRACAPRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	250	10.4
2) Ranked 2nd	849	35.3
3) Ranked 3rd	383	15.9
4) Ranked 4th	322	13.4
5) Ranked 5th	263	10.9
6) Ranked 6th	189	7.9
7) Ranked last	149	6.2
Missing	262
TOTAL	2405	100.0

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490) Please list the following activities of a priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. - Celebrating Mass and the sacraments (PRACBSAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	1704	70.9
2) Ranked 2nd	353	14.7
3) Ranked 3rd	146	6.1
4) Ranked 4th	95	4.0
5) Ranked 5th	53	2.2
6) Ranked 6th	43	1.8
7) Ranked last	11	0.5
Missing	262
TOTAL	2405	100.0

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491) Please list the following activities of a priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. - Visiting the sick and elderly (PRACCVIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	58	2.4
2) Ranked 2nd	370	15.4
3) Ranked 3rd	596	24.8
4) Ranked 4th	634	26.4
5) Ranked 5th	445	18.5
6) Ranked 6th	239	9.9
7) Ranked last	62	2.6
Missing	263
TOTAL	2404	100.0

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492) Please list the following activities of a priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. - Leading the parish in projects to help the poor and minorities attain justice (PRACDPOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	34	1.4
2) Ranked 2nd	94	3.9
3) Ranked 3rd	197	8.2
4) Ranked 4th	319	13.3
5) Ranked 5th	496	20.7
6) Ranked 6th	641	26.7
7) Ranked last	618	25.8
Missing	268
TOTAL	2399	100.0

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493) Please list the following activities of a priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. - Administering the parish, its organizations and finances (PRACEADM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	129	5.4
2) Ranked 2nd	235	9.8
3) Ranked 3rd	323	13.5
4) Ranked 4th	287	12.0
5) Ranked 5th	387	16.2
6) Ranked 6th	476	19.9
7) Ranked last	558	23.3
Missing	272
TOTAL	2395	100.0

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494) Please list the following activities of a priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. - Counseling those who are troubled (PRACFTRB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	245	10.2
2) Ranked 2nd	443	18.4
3) Ranked 3rd	619	25.7
4) Ranked 4th	514	21.4
5) Ranked 5th	342	14.2
6) Ranked 6th	188	7.8
7) Ranked last	54	2.2
Missing	262
TOTAL	2405	100.0

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495) Please list the following activities of a priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. - Teaching in CCD or continuing education programs (PRACGCLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	19	0.8
2) Ranked 2nd	73	3.1
3) Ranked 3rd	138	5.8
4) Ranked 4th	219	9.2
5) Ranked 5th	417	17.4
6) Ranked 6th	601	25.1
7) Ranked last	925	38.7
Missing	275
TOTAL	2392	100.0

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496) Region of U.S. of respondent (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	466	17.5
2) Mid-Atlantic	497	18.6
3) Midwest	545	20.4
4) South	328	12.3
5) Intermountain	407	15.3
6) Pacific	424	15.9
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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497) Respondent's parish location (PARLOC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Urban parishes	809	30.3
2) Suburban parishes	666	25.0
3) Small-town parishes	899	33.7
4) Rural parishes	293	11.0
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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498) Respondent's parish size (SIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than or equal to 90 families	248	9.3
2) 91 to 749 families	1417	53.1
3) 750 or more families	1002	37.6
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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499) Tenure of respondent's pastor (TENURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 to 2 years	585	22.3
2) 3 to 5 years	476	18.1
3) 6 to 9 years	804	30.6
4) 10 or more years	763	29.0
Missing	39
TOTAL	2628	100.0

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500) I-SEX: Sex of respondent (for use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	996	37.3
2) Female	1671	62.7
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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501) I-MARITAL: What is your present marital status (recoded for use with on-line analysis)? (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never marr	262	9.9
2) Married	1914	72.4
3) Div/separ	164	6.2
4) Widow/er	302	11.4
Missing	25
TOTAL	2642	100.0

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502) I-PLPTYSLF: Do you have a political party preference? If so, which one (for use with on-line analysis)? (I-PLPTYSLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) No preference	543	21.0
2) Republican	502	19.4
3) Democrat	1242	48.0
4) Independent	296	11.5
5) Other	2	0.1
Missing	82
TOTAL	2585	100.0

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503) I-REGION: Region of U.S. of respondent (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	466	17.5
2) MidAtlant	497	18.6
3) Midwest	545	20.4
4) South	328	12.3
5) Mtn/Pacif	831	31.2
TOTAL	2667	100.0

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504) I-EDUCSLF: Please indicate the highest level of education completed by yourself (recoded for use with on-line analysis). (I-EDUCSLF)

	TOTAL	%
1)	374	14.4
2) High schl	668	25.7
3) Some coll	818	31.4
4) College	336	12.9
5) Grad+	405	15.6
Missing	66
TOTAL	2601	100.0

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505) I-INCOME: In which of the categories listed below would you put your total family income (from all sources, before taxes) for last year? (IF YOU ARE A DEPENDENT, THEN ESTIMATE THE INCOME OF YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU ARE MARRIED, INCLUDE YOUR SPOUSE'S INCOME) (recoded for use with on-line analysis). (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) <$10,000	367	14.9
2) $10K-19999	535	21.7
3) $20K-29999	553	22.4
4) $30K-44999	600	24.3
5) $45,000+	413	16.7
Missing	199
TOTAL	2468	100.0

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506) I-AGE: Age (in years) of respondent (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) <35 years	579	22.8
2) 35-44 yrs	572	22.5
3) 45-54 yrs	465	18.3
4) 55-69 yrs	635	25.0
5) 70+ yrs	291	11.4
Missing	125
TOTAL	2542	100.0

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