Notre Dame Study of Catholic Parish Life: Paid Professional Staff Sample, 1983

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1) Respondent ID number (RESID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	89	6062.18	35

2) Month questionnaire completed (MONTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) January	6	7.0
2) February	2	2.3
3) March	3	3.5
4) April	1	1.2
10) October	13	15.1
11) November	50	58.1
12) December	11	12.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	100.0

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3) Day questionnaire completed (DAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	16	18.6
2) 2	1	1.2
3) 3	4	4.7
4) 4	5	5.8
5) 5	1	1.2
6) 6	1	1.2
7) 7	2	2.3
8) 8	10	11.6
9) 9	4	4.7
11) 11	2	2.3
13) 13	1	1.2
14) 14	4	4.7
15) 15	3	3.5
16) 16	2	2.3
17) 17	1	1.2
18) 18	1	1.2
19) 19	1	1.2
21) 21	2	2.3
22) 22	2	2.3
23) 23	1	1.2
27) 27	1	1.2
28) 28	11	12.8
30) 30	1	1.2
31) 31	9	10.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	100.0

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4) Year questionnaire completed (YEAR)

	TOTAL	%
3) 1983	73	84.9
4) 1984	13	15.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	100.0

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5) Parish ID Code (PARID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Parish 1, MA	6	6.8
2) Parish 1, MD	2	2.3
4) Parish 1, MS	2	2.3
6) Parish 1, RI	1	1.1
7) Parish 2, MA	2	2.3
8) Parish 1, IL	5	5.7
9) Parish 1, LA	2	2.3
10) Parish 1, WA	1	1.1
11) Parish 2, WA	2	2.3
12) Parish 1, VA	1	1.1
13) Parish 1, NC	1	1.1
15) Parish 1, WI	4	4.5
16) Parish 2, LA	7	8.0
17) Parish 3, MA	2	2.3
18) Parish 3, WA	3	3.4
19) Parish 1, TX	1	1.1
20) Parish 2, MD	1	1.1
21) Parish 4, MA	1	1.1
22) Parish 3, LA	2	2.3
23) Parish 3, MD	3	3.4
24) Parish 2, IL	1	1.1
25) Parish 1, OR	4	4.5
27) Parish 1, CO	7	8.0
28) Parish 1, ID	2	2.3
29) Parish 5, MA	4	4.5
30) Parish 2, CO	6	6.8
31) Parish 3, IL	7	8.0
32) Parish 4, WA	2	2.3
35) Parish 5, WA	6	6.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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6) In most instances, a staff member is likely to attend Sunday (Saturday evening) Mass at the parish where he/she works. In some instances for a variety of reasons a staff member will attend Mass at a different parish. Please write the name of the parish where you usually attend. (PARAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Parish 1, MA	5	6.0
2) Parish 1, MD	2	2.4
4) Parish 1, MS	2	2.4
6) Parish 1, RI	1	1.2
7) Parish 2, MA	1	1.2
8) Parish 1, IL	3	3.6
9) Parish 1, LA	2	2.4
10) Parish 1, WA	1	1.2
11) Parish 2, WA	2	2.4
13) Parish 1, NC	1	1.2
15) Parish 1, WI	3	3.6
16) Parish 2, LA	6	7.1
18) Parish 3, WA	3	3.6
19) Parish 1, TX	1	1.2
20) Parish 2, MD	1	1.2
21) Parish 4, MA	1	1.2
22) Parish 3, LA	2	2.4
23) Parish 3, MD	2	2.4
25) Parish 1, OR	3	3.6
27) Parish 1, CO	6	7.1
28) Parish 1, ID	2	2.4
29) Parish 5, MA	2	2.4
30) Parish 2, CO	6	7.1
31) Parish 3, IL	7	8.3
32) Parish 4, WA	2	2.4
35) Parish 5, WA	6	7.1
37) Other	11	13.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	84	100.0

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7) Do you live within the territorial boundaries of the parish where you usually attend Mass? (LIVEPRSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	19	22.4
2) Yes	65	76.5
3) I am not certain.	1	1.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	85	100.0

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8) Are there any other parishes where you attend Mass on Sunday or Saturday evening? (PARAT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nearby parish	15	18.3
2) Distant parish	11	13.4
8) None	56	68.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	82	100.0

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9) Are there any other parishes where you attend Mass on Sunday or Saturday evening? Write the percentage of time you have attended Sunday/Saturday evening Masses there in recent years. (PARATPC1)

	TOTAL	%
0)	56	72.7
1)	2	2.6
2)	4	5.2
5)	3	3.9
10)	1	1.3
14)	1	1.3
17)	1	1.3
20)	3	3.9
25)	1	1.3
50)	4	5.2
98)	1	1.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	77	100.0

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10) Are there any other parishes where you attend Mass on Sunday or Saturday evening? (PARAT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nearby parish	2	2.5
2) Distant parish	2	2.5
8) None	76	95.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	80	100.0

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11) Are there any other parishes where you attend Mass on Sunday or Saturday evening? Write the percentage of time you have attended Sunday/Saturday evening Masses there in recent years. (PARATPC2)

	TOTAL	%
0)	77	93.9
1)	1	1.2
3)	1	1.2
5)	1	1.2
20)	1	1.2
88)	1	1.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	82	100.0

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12) (If you attend Mass at a parish other than the one where you work) Are there any special reasons why you attend Mass at these other parish(es)? (e.g., on vacation, special liturgies, closer to where I live, etc.) (PARATRS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not go elsewhere	52	67.5
1) Convenient place	6	7.8
2) Convenient time	1	1.3
3) Visiting friends	2	2.6
4) Vacation	8	10.4
5) Like pastor	1	1.3
6) Like liturgy	3	3.9
12) Types of ministry	1	1.3
18) Compare spirit experience	2	2.6
19) Work there	1	1.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	77	100.0

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13) (If you attend Mass at a parish other than the one where you work) Are there any special reasons why you attend Mass at these other parish(es)? (e.g., on vacation, special liturgies, closer to where I live, etc.) (PARATRS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not go elsewhere	75	93.8
4) Vacation	1	1.3
6) Like liturgy	1	1.3
12) Types of ministry	1	1.3
14) Like buildings	1	1.3
19) Work there	1	1.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	80	100.0

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14) When you were growing up, did you live in this parish or attend the parish school? (GROWPRSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I neither lived in the parish nor attended the school.	77	90.6
2) I lived in the parish but didn't attend the school.	3	3.5
3) I lived in the parish and attended the school.	4	4.7
4) I didn't live in the parish but I did attend the school.	1	1.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	85	100.0

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15) How long, altogether, did you live in this parish - years? (LIVEYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0)	10	11.9
12)	1	1.2
21)	1	1.2
27)	1	1.2
42)	1	1.2
50)	1	1.2
54)	1	1.2
69)	1	1.2
88) NA	67	79.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	84	100.0

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16) How long, altogether, did you live in this parish - months? (LIVEMNTH)

	TOTAL	%
0)	14	16.7
1)	1	1.2
5)	1	1.2
6)	1	1.2
88) NA	67	79.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	84	100.0

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17) Altogether, for how long did you attend the parish school - years? (ATTNDYR)

	TOTAL	%
0)	10	11.9
3)	1	1.2
5)	1	1.2
8)	3	3.6
88) NA	69	82.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	84	100.0

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18) Altogether, for how long did you attend the parish school - months? (ATTNDMS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	15	17.9
88) NA	69	82.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	84	100.0

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19) Are you now, or have you ever been a religious, a priest, a seminarian, or a candidate for religious life and/or priesthood? (RELDESIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No.	39	43.8
2) Yes, I was a candidate in the past, but not now.	1	1.1
3) Yes, I was a (RELDES1).	6	6.7
4) Yes, I am now a (RELDES2).	42	47.2
5) Yes, I am now in formation for (RELDES3).	1	1.1
TOTAL	89	100.0

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20) IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN A RELIGIOUS, PRIEST, SEMINARIAN OR CANDIDATE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE AND/OR PRIESTHOOD: What were you? (RELDES1)

	TOTAL	%
2) Religious, unspecified	1	1.1
3) Sister, order unspecified	1	1.1
30) Priest, order specified	2	2.3
50) Sister, order specified	2	2.3
88) Not applicable	82	93.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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21) IF YOU ARE A RELIGIOUS, PRIEST, SEMINARIAN OR CANDIDATE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE AND/OR PRIESTHOOD: What are you? (RELDES2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Priest, ordained/diocesan unspecified	11	12.5
2) Religious, unspecified	2	2.3
3) Sister, order unspecified	4	4.5
4) Brother, order unspecified	1	1.1
5) Diaconate	2	2.3
30) Priest, order specified	4	4.5
50) Sister, order specified	17	19.3
70) Brother, order specified	1	1.1
88) Not applicable	46	52.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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22) IF YOU ARE IN FORMATION TO BECOME A RELIGIOUS, PRIEST, SEMINARIAN OR CANDIDATE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE AND/OR PRIESTHOOD: What will you be? (RELDES3)

	TOTAL	%
5) Diaconate	1	1.1
88) Not applicable	86	98.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	100.0

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23) IF YOU ARE, HAVE EVER BEEN OR ARE IN TRAINING TO BECOME A RELIGIOUS, PRIEST, SEMINARIAN OR CANDIDATE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE AND/OR PRIESTHOOD: How long were you, or have you been in this state of life (RELDESIG) - years? (RELDESYR)

	TOTAL	%
2)	4	4.5
3)	3	3.4
6)	1	1.1
7)	2	2.3
8)	1	1.1
9)	1	1.1
10)	1	1.1
14)	1	1.1
17)	1	1.1
18)	1	1.1
19)	1	1.1
20)	1	1.1
22)	3	3.4
24)	1	1.1
25)	1	1.1
26)	2	2.3
29)	2	2.3
30)	1	1.1
33)	1	1.1
34)	2	2.3
35)	1	1.1
37)	2	2.3
38)	2	2.3
40)	1	1.1
41)	2	2.3
43)	3	3.4
46)	1	1.1
50)	1	1.1
52)	1	1.1
53)	2	2.3
58)	1	1.1
88) NA	40	45.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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24) IF YOU ARE, HAVE EVER BEEN OR ARE IN TRAINING TO BECOME A RELIGIOUS, PRIEST, SEMINARIAN OR CANDIDATE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE AND/OR PRIESTHOOD: How long were you, or have you been in this state of life (RELDESIG) - months? (RELDESMS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	15	17.0
1)	1	1.1
2)	8	9.1
3)	4	4.5
4)	4	4.5
5)	7	8.0
6)	4	4.5
8)	1	1.1
9)	1	1.1
10)	2	2.3
11)	1	1.1
88) NA	40	45.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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25) Are you presently under contract to the parish where you work? (CONTPRSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	40	46.0
2) Yes	47	54.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	100.0

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26) Do you draw a salary/stipend from this parish? About what is the present salary/stipend level for your work? (PARSAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	10	11.5
2) Yes, less than $5,000 per year	25	28.7
3) Yes, $5,000 to $7,499 per year	13	14.9
4) Yes, $7,500 to 9,999 per year	13	14.9
5) Yes, $10,000 to $14,999 per year	16	18.4
6) Yes, $15,000 to $19,999 per year	6	6.9
7) Yes, $20,000 to $ 24,999 per year	2	2.3
8) Yes, $25,000 or more per year	2	2.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	100.0

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27) Do you draw a salary/stipend from any other religious organization? About what level of salary/stipend? (OTHSAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	79	94.0
2) Yes, less than $5,000 per year	4	4.8
3) Yes, $5,000 to $7,499 per year	1	1.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	84	100.0

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28) Are you able to supplement your salary/stipend from any other personal sources of income? (SALSUPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	47	54.0
2) Yes	40	46.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	100.0

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29) Did you ever give serious thought to becoming a religious, a priest, or a candidate for religious life or priesthood? (BERELDES)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	30	34.5
2) Yes	8	9.2
8) Not applicable	49	56.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	100.0

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30) How long have you worked in church- or parish-related jobs in other parishes - years? (PARYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0)	20	24.4
1)	5	6.1
2)	4	4.9
3)	2	2.4
4)	1	1.2
5)	4	4.9
7)	3	3.7
10)	4	4.9
11)	1	1.2
13)	2	2.4
14)	1	1.2
16)	1	1.2
18)	1	1.2
20)	3	3.7
21)	1	1.2
22)	2	2.4
25)	2	2.4
26)	2	2.4
30)	4	4.9
31)	1	1.2
32)	1	1.2
33)	3	3.7
34)	1	1.2
35)	3	3.7
37)	1	1.2
39)	1	1.2
40)	1	1.2
41)	1	1.2
43)	1	1.2
44)	1	1.2
46)	2	2.4
50)	1	1.2
88) NA	1	1.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	82	100.0

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31) How long have you worked in church- or parish- related jobs in other parishes - months? (PARMONS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	56	68.3
1)	1	1.2
2)	3	3.7
3)	5	6.1
4)	3	3.7
5)	2	2.4
6)	6	7.3
8)	3	3.7
9)	1	1.2
10)	1	1.2
88) NA	1	1.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	82	100.0

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32) How long have you worked in church- or parish- related jobs in non-parish settings - years? (OTHYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0)	52	63.4
1)	1	1.2
2)	2	2.4
3)	6	7.3
4)	4	4.9
5)	2	2.4
8)	2	2.4
10)	1	1.2
15)	2	2.4
20)	4	4.9
26)	1	1.2
33)	2	2.4
88) NA	3	3.7
Missing	7
TOTAL	82	100.0

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33) How long have you worked in church- or parish- related jobs in non-parish settings - months? (OTHMONS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	71	86.6
2)	1	1.2
3)	1	1.2
4)	1	1.2
5)	1	1.2
6)	3	3.7
11)	1	1.2
88) NA	3	3.7
Missing	7
TOTAL	82	100.0

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34) In an average week, how many hours do you spend working for this parish? (HRSPERWK)

	TOTAL	%
3)	3	3.4
4)	7	8.0
6)	1	1.1
7)	1	1.1
9)	1	1.1
11)	1	1.1
12)	1	1.1
13)	1	1.1
14)	1	1.1
15)	1	1.1
19)	1	1.1
20)	7	8.0
24)	1	1.1
25)	1	1.1
30)	1	1.1
31)	1	1.1
35)	3	3.4
36)	1	1.1
37)	3	3.4
38)	1	1.1
40)	11	12.6
42)	1	1.1
43)	1	1.1
45)	5	5.7
46)	1	1.1
48)	2	2.3
49)	1	1.1
50)	11	12.6
55)	4	4.6
60)	5	5.7
65)	1	1.1
68)	1	1.1
70)	2	2.3
73)	1	1.1
80)	2	2.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	100.0

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35) How many days in the last 3 years have you spent in courses, workshops, seminars, etc. to increase your own religious education or to develop skills directly related to your parish work? (EDUCDAYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I haven't spent any days in training.	10	11.2
2) I have spent between 1 and 6 days in such training.	15	16.9
3) I have spent between 7 and 13 days in such training.	9	10.1
4) I have spent between 14 and 30 days in such training.	21	23.6
5) I have spent more than 30 days in such training.	34	38.2
TOTAL	89	100.0

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36) How many days in the last 3 years have you spent on retreat? (RETRDAYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I haven't spent any days on retreat.	14	15.7
2) I have spent between 1 and 6 days on retreat.	22	24.7
3) I have spent between 7 and 13 days on retreat.	11	12.4
4) I have spent between 14 and 30 days on retreat.	27	30.3
5) I have spent more than 30 days on retreat.	15	16.9
TOTAL	89	100.0

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37) During the past year, approximately how many books or articles have you read that relate to your faith or your work in the parish? (NUMBOOKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I haven't read any.	3	3.4
2) I've read one.	1	1.1
3) I've read between 2 to 5.	15	16.9
4) I've read between 6 to 9.	10	11.2
5) I've read between 10 to 20.	22	24.7
6) I've read between 21 to 50.	22	24.7
7) I've read more than 50.	16	18.0
TOTAL	89	100.0

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38) Do you have a spiritual director? (SPIRDIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	48	53.9
2) Yes	41	46.1
TOTAL	89	100.0

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39) In general, how attached to this parish do you feel? (YOUATTCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not attached at all	3	3.4
2) Somewhat attached	24	27.3
3) Very attached	61	69.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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40) In general, how attached to this parish is the average parishioner? Answer the way you think he or she would answer. (OTHATTCH)

	TOTAL	%
2) Somewhat attached	48	54.5
3) Very attached	40	45.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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41) In general, how well do you feel this parish meets the spiritual needs of parishioners? (SPIRNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely	8	9.0
2) Very well	68	76.4
3) Not very well	13	14.6
TOTAL	89	100.0

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42) In general, how well do you feel this parish meets the social needs of parishioners? (SOCNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely	4	4.5
2) Very well	53	59.6
3) Not very well	32	36.0
TOTAL	89	100.0

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43) Think of five persons who are your closest friends. (Do not include relatives.) How many of these friends are also parishioners in this parish? (PARFRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	21	23.9
1) One	11	12.5
2) Two	17	19.3
3) Three	12	13.6
4) Four	10	11.4
5) Five or more	17	19.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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44) Think of five persons who are your closest friends. (Do not include relatives.) How many of these friends are also members of the parish staff? (STAFFRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	31	37.3
1) One	21	25.3
2) Two	19	22.9
3) Three	6	7.2
4) Four	1	1.2
5) Five or more	5	6.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	83	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1	1.1
2) Seldom	26	29.2
3) Frequently	44	49.4
4) Daily	18	20.2
TOTAL	89	100.0

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46) 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	2	2.4
2) Seldom	16	19.0
3) Frequently	19	22.6
4) Daily	16	19.0
5) Don't have this person	25	29.8
8) I am that person.	6	7.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	84	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	5	5.8
2) Seldom	13	15.1
3) Frequently	28	32.6
4) Daily	18	20.9
5) Don't have this person	10	11.6
8) I am that person.	12	14.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	100.0

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48) 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	8	9.4
2) Seldom	13	15.3
3) Frequently	18	21.2
4) Daily	8	9.4
5) Don't have this person	23	27.1
8) I am that person.	15	17.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	85	100.0

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49) 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	6	7.1
2) Seldom	16	18.8
3) Frequently	39	45.9
4) Daily	8	9.4
5) Don't have this person	8	9.4
8) I am that person.	8	9.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	85	100.0

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50) 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	14	16.3
2) Seldom	44	51.2
3) Frequently	19	22.1
4) Daily	2	2.3
5) Don't have this person	7	8.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	100.0

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51) 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	10	11.5
2) Seldom	16	18.4
3) Frequently	23	26.4
4) Daily	19	21.8
5) Don't have this person	18	20.7
8) I am that person.	1	1.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Seldom	12	13.5
3) Frequently	52	58.4
4) Daily	25	28.1
TOTAL	89	100.0

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53) 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	1	1.1
2) Seldom	21	23.9
3) Frequently	38	43.2
4) Daily	19	21.6
5) Don't have this person	8	9.1
8) I am that person.	1	1.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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54) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - It's his/her parish; he/she lives in this neighborhood. (ATTRACNB)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	51	58.0
1) Yes	37	42.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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55) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - Quality of the friendliness and/or concern among members of our parish. (ATTRACQU)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	65	73.9
1) Yes	23	26.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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56) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The opportunities for becoming a lay leader in our congregation. (ATTRACOP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	88	100.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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57) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The atmosphere of the church building itself. (ATTRACAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	87	98.9
1) Yes	1	1.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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58) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The quality of the pastoral care and concern provided by the parish priests. (ATTRACPC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	72	81.8
1) Yes	16	18.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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59) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The quality of the preaching at Mass. (ATTRACPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	88	100.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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60) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The opportunities for parishioners to participate in community service. (ATTRACSR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	87	98.9
1) Yes	1	1.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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61) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The "status" of our parish in the local community. (ATTRACST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	87	98.9
1) Yes	1	1.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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62) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The style of worship that is typical of the parish. (ATTRACWP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	80	90.9
1) Yes	8	9.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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63) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The fact that many of his/her friends and/or relatives belong to this parish. (ATTRACRE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	87	98.9
1) Yes	1	1.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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64) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - The opportunity to get his/her children into the parish school. (ATTRACSC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	87	98.9
1) Yes	1	1.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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65) What is the most important reason an average parishioner has for being attracted to this parish? - Other reasons. (ATTRACOT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No other reasons	87	98.9
2) Ethnicity of parish	1	1.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	88	100.0

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66) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Before or after Mass (CONTACTA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	41	58.6
2) Ranked 2nd	16	22.9
3) Ranked 3rd	9	12.9
4) Ranked 4th	1	1.4
5) Ranked 5th	3	4.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	70	100.0

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67) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Meetings related to parish school functions (CONTACTB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	9	16.4
2) Ranked 2nd	8	14.5
3) Ranked 3rd	7	12.7
4) Ranked 4th	2	3.6
5) Ranked 5th	5	9.1
6) Ranked 6th	2	3.6
7) Ranked 7th	3	5.5
8) Ranked 8th	1	1.8
9) Ranked 9th	2	3.6
10) Ranked 10th	1	1.8
13) Ranked last	1	1.8
88) Do not have this	14	25.5
Missing	34
TOTAL	55	100.0

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68) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Meetings of the parish council (CONTACTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	1	1.7
2) Ranked 2nd	6	10.3
3) Ranked 3rd	7	12.1
4) Ranked 4th	6	10.3
5) Ranked 5th	4	6.9
6) Ranked 6th	5	8.6
7) Ranked 7th	5	8.6
8) Ranked 8th	3	5.2
9) Ranked 9th	2	3.4
10) Ranked 10th	1	1.7
11) Ranked 11th	4	6.9
12) Ranked 12th	3	5.2
13) Ranked last	2	3.4
88) Do not have this	9	15.5
Missing	31
TOTAL	58	100.0

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69) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Counseling situations (CONTACTD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	1	1.9
2) Ranked 2nd	3	5.8
3) Ranked 3rd	2	3.8
4) Ranked 4th	4	7.7
5) Ranked 5th	6	11.5
6) Ranked 6th	4	7.7
7) Ranked 7th	1	1.9
8) Ranked 8th	4	7.7
9) Ranked 9th	8	15.4
10) Ranked 10th	4	7.7
12) Ranked 12th	4	7.7
88) Do not have this	11	21.2
Missing	37
TOTAL	52	100.0

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70) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Home visits (CONTACTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	2	3.9
2) Ranked 2nd	3	5.9
3) Ranked 3rd	2	3.9
4) Ranked 4th	5	9.8
5) Ranked 5th	2	3.9
6) Ranked 6th	2	3.9
7) Ranked 7th	2	3.9
8) Ranked 8th	8	15.7
9) Ranked 9th	3	5.9
10) Ranked 10th	3	5.9
11) Ranked 11th	4	7.8
13) Ranked last	3	5.9
88) Do not have this	12	23.5
Missing	38
TOTAL	51	100.0

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71) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Liturgy preparation (CONTACTF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	4	6.8
2) Ranked 2nd	6	10.2
3) Ranked 3rd	7	11.9
4) Ranked 4th	3	5.1
5) Ranked 5th	9	15.3
6) Ranked 6th	1	1.7
7) Ranked 7th	6	10.2
8) Ranked 8th	6	10.2
9) Ranked 9th	3	5.1
10) Ranked 10th	2	3.4
11) Ranked 11th	1	1.7
12) Ranked 12th	4	6.8
88) Do not have this	7	11.9
Missing	30
TOTAL	59	100.0

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72) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Physical plant maintenance (CONTACTG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	3	5.9
3) Ranked 3rd	3	5.9
4) Ranked 4th	3	5.9
5) Ranked 5th	4	7.8
6) Ranked 6th	6	11.8
7) Ranked 7th	1	2.0
8) Ranked 8th	1	2.0
9) Ranked 9th	6	11.8
10) Ranked 10th	2	3.9
11) Ranked 11th	3	5.9
12) Ranked 12th	3	5.9
13) Ranked last	3	5.9
88) Do not have this	13	25.5
Missing	38
TOTAL	51	100.0

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73) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Marriage preparation (CONTACTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	1	2.1
2) Ranked 2nd	1	2.1
3) Ranked 3rd	2	4.2
4) Ranked 4th	2	4.2
5) Ranked 5th	2	4.2
6) Ranked 6th	3	6.3
7) Ranked 7th	3	6.3
8) Ranked 8th	2	4.2
10) Ranked 10th	3	6.3
11) Ranked 11th	1	2.1
12) Ranked 12th	7	14.6
13) Ranked last	5	10.4
88) Do not have this	16	33.3
Missing	41
TOTAL	48	100.0

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74) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Spiritual direction (CONTACTI)

	TOTAL	%
3) Ranked 3rd	1	2.0
4) Ranked 4th	4	8.0
5) Ranked 5th	2	4.0
6) Ranked 6th	4	8.0
7) Ranked 7th	6	12.0
8) Ranked 8th	3	6.0
9) Ranked 9th	3	6.0
10) Ranked 10th	1	2.0
11) Ranked 11th	7	14.0
12) Ranked 12th	1	2.0
13) Ranked last	3	6.0
88) Do not have this	15	30.0
Missing	39
TOTAL	50	100.0

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75) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Prayer groups/auxiliaries (CONTACTJ)

	TOTAL	%
2) Ranked 2nd	1	2.0
3) Ranked 3rd	4	8.2
4) Ranked 4th	3	6.1
5) Ranked 5th	5	10.2
6) Ranked 6th	4	8.2
7) Ranked 7th	5	10.2
8) Ranked 8th	6	12.2
9) Ranked 9th	3	6.1
10) Ranked 10th	2	4.1
12) Ranked 12th	2	4.1
88) Do not have this	14	28.6
Missing	40
TOTAL	49	100.0

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76) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - Meetings of parish societies and organizations (CONTACTK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	5	8.1
2) Ranked 2nd	17	27.4
3) Ranked 3rd	14	22.6
4) Ranked 4th	15	24.2
5) Ranked 5th	5	8.1
6) Ranked 6th	3	4.8
7) Ranked 7th	1	1.6
9) Ranked 9th	1	1.6
10) Ranked 10th	1	1.6
Missing	27
TOTAL	62	100.0

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77) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - CCD instruction (CONTACTL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	5	9.4
2) Ranked 2nd	9	17.0
3) Ranked 3rd	3	5.7
4) Ranked 4th	6	11.3
5) Ranked 5th	5	9.4
6) Ranked 6th	3	5.7
7) Ranked 7th	3	5.7
9) Ranked 9th	1	1.9
10) Ranked 10th	3	5.7
11) Ranked 11th	4	7.5
12) Ranked 12th	1	1.9
13) Ranked last	1	1.9
88) Do not have this	9	17.0
Missing	36
TOTAL	53	100.0

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78) In which of the following settings do you most frequently come into contact with parishioners? - In social action programs (CONTACTM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ranked 1st	1	1.9
2) Ranked 2nd	2	3.8
3) Ranked 3rd	4	7.7
4) Ranked 4th	7	13.5
5) Ranked 5th	5	9.6
6) Ranked 6th	4	7.7
7) Ranked 7th	3	5.8
8) Ranked 8th	1	1.9
9) Ranked 9th	2	3.8
10) Ranked 10th	5	9.6
11) Ranked 11th	4	7.7
12) Ranked 12th	2	3.8
13) Ranked last	1	1.9
88) Do not have this	11	21.2
Missing	37
TOTAL	52	100.0

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79) Would you like to have more opportunities for informal contact with parishioners? (CONTINFC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, much more contact would be desirable.	34	38.2
2) I have enough contact already.	46	51.7
3) No, informal contact is less important than other tasks I must do.	9	10.1
TOTAL	89	100.0

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80) Do you think the average parishioner would want to have more informal contact with you? (CONTPARC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	36	40.4
2) Present amount of contact is probably satisfactory	47	52.8
3) No	6	6.7
TOTAL	89	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Death of a parishioner's family member (TRNHLPDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	12	14.0
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	72	83.7
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	2	2.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Severe marital problems (TRNHLPMR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	3	3.5
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	63	73.3
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	20	23.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Alcohol/drug abuse (TRNHLPAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	3	3.5
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	19	22.4
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	63	74.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	85	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Unemployment (TRNHLPUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	15	17.2
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	12	13.8
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	60	69.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	87	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Counseling at time of sickness (TRNHLPSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	11	12.8
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	69	80.2
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	6	7.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Severe money problems (TRNHLPMC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	22	25.6
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	21	24.4
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	43	50.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Unwanted pregnancy (TRNHLPPG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	15	17.6
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	30	35.3
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	40	47.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	85	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Religious education for themselves (TRNHLPRE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	83	96.5
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	3	3.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Support for faith (TRNHLPFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	15	17.4
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	71	82.6
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Premarital counseling or marital renewal counseling (TRNHLPPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	1	1.2
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	78	90.7
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	7	8.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Family problems (TRNHLPFM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	17	19.8
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	56	65.1
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	13	15.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Religious education for children (TRNHLPRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friends	1	1.2
2) Pastor and/or parish staff	84	97.7
3) Professionals or agencies outside the parish	1	1.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	86	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. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Opportunities to