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Ministry With Young Adults - A National Catholic Initiative, 1995

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1) Please give the name of your Arch/Diocese: (NAME)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2875	110.53	56

2) Please give your age: (AGE)

	TOTAL	%
14)	1	0.0
16)	3	0.1
17)	17	0.6
18)	99	3.5
19)	170	6.0
20)	153	5.4
21)	128	4.5
22)	136	4.8
23)	158	5.6
24)	144	5.1
25)	139	4.9
26)	126	4.5
27)	136	4.8
28)	119	4.2
29)	147	5.2
30)	174	6.1
31)	163	5.8
32)	154	5.4
33)	129	4.6
34)	132	4.7
35)	131	4.6
36)	65	2.3
37)	49	1.7
38)	43	1.5
39)	43	1.5
40)	20	0.7
41)	9	0.3
42)	10	0.4
43)	9	0.3
44)	3	0.1
45)	8	0.3
46)	1	0.0
47)	1	0.0
48)	1	0.0
49)	1	0.0
50)	1	0.0
51)	1	0.0
52)	1	0.0
54)	1	0.0
58)	2	0.1
59)	1	0.0
66)	1	0.0
Missing	49
TOTAL	2830	100.0

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3) Are you [MALE, FEMALE]: (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1131	40.9
2) Female	1634	59.1
Missing	114
TOTAL	2765	100.0

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4) Are you [SINGLE, MARRIED]: (MARRIED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single	1837	69.7
2) Married	800	30.3
Missing	242
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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5) Are you [SEPARATED, DIVORCED, REMARRIED]: (STATUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Separated	28	14.1
2) Divorced	127	63.8
3) Remarried	44	22.1
Missing	2680
TOTAL	199	100.0

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6) If married or remarried, do you have children? (CHILDREN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	632	54.4
2) No	529	45.6
Missing	1718
TOTAL	1161	100.0

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7) Are you currently active in a Catholic parish? (CTHLPRSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2447	86.7
2) No	377	13.3
Missing	55
TOTAL	2824	100.0

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8) Are you currently active in a Catholic campus ministry? (CTHLMNST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	607	22.5
2) No	2095	77.5
Missing	177
TOTAL	2702	100.0

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9) How do you make decisions regarding parish/campus affiliation? (PRSHAFIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Geography	865	38.7
2) Welcome/hospitality	1095	49.0
3) Presence of other young adults	273	12.2
Missing	646
TOTAL	2233	100.0

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10) Number of years of formal religious education (parish or Catholic school): (YRSEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
0)	256	10.2
1)	73	2.9
2)	70	2.8
3)	63	2.5
4)	118	4.7
5)	68	2.7
6)	111	4.4
7)	64	2.5
8)	278	11.1
9)	112	4.5
10)	175	7.0
11)	90	3.6
12)	597	23.8
13)	122	4.9
14)	52	2.1
15)	34	1.4
16)	113	4.5
17)	21	0.8
18)	17	0.7
19)	7	0.3
20)	15	0.6
21)	7	0.3
22)	3	0.1
23)	5	0.2
24)	4	0.2
25)	7	0.3
26)	1	0.0
27)	4	0.2
28)	3	0.1
29)	3	0.1
30)	4	0.2
31)	2	0.1
32)	3	0.1
33)	1	0.0
34)	3	0.1
35)	3	0.1
36)	2	0.1
37)	1	0.0
40)	1	0.0
Missing	366
TOTAL	2513	100.0

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11) How often do you attend religious services? (RELGSRVC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Weekly	2410	85.6
2) About monthly	226	8.0
3) Few times a year	138	4.9
4) Almost never	41	1.5
Missing	64
TOTAL	2815	100.0

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12) Have you received the sacrament of confirmation? (SACRMENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2624	92.5
2) No	214	7.5
Missing	41
TOTAL	2838	100.0

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13) How often do you pray alone? (PRAYALON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	1897	66.7
2) Occasionally	805	28.3
3) Hardly ever	123	4.3
4) Never	21	0.7
Missing	33
TOTAL	2846	100.0

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14) How often do you read the Bible? (READBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily	341	12.1
2) Weekly	545	19.3
3) Monthly	390	13.8
4) Less than monthly	1029	36.4
5) Never	523	18.5
Missing	51
TOTAL	2828	100.0

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15) Have you been involved in a parish youth program as a high school student? (PRSHYOUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1379	66.5
2) No	696	33.5
Missing	804
TOTAL	2075	100.0

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16) Since you graduated from Catholic high school, have you been involved in Catholic campus ministry as a college student? (CMPSMNST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	866	55.9
2) No	684	44.1
Missing	1329
TOTAL	1550	100.0

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17) Have you participated in a retreat program as a high school student? (RTRTPGM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1371	67.4
2) No	664	32.6
Missing	844
TOTAL	2035	100.0

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18) Have you participated in a retreat program as a young adult? (RTRTPGM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1394	68.5
2) No	642	31.5
Missing	843
TOTAL	2036	100.0

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19) Please give the number of retreats you have made: (NMBRTRT)

	TOTAL	%
0)	224	10.7
1)	455	21.8
2)	335	16.1
3)	234	11.2
4)	188	9.0
5)	157	7.5
6)	96	4.6
7)	42	2.0
8)	58	2.8
9)	21	1.0
10)	94	4.5
11)	8	0.4
12)	29	1.4
13)	8	0.4
14)	5	0.2
15)	42	2.0
16)	2	0.1
17)	3	0.1
18)	6	0.3
20)	32	1.5
23)	2	0.1
24)	1	0.0
25)	7	0.3
28)	1	0.0
30)	8	0.4
31)	1	0.0
32)	1	0.0
34)	1	0.0
37)	1	0.0
40)	3	0.1
42)	1	0.0
45)	2	0.1
50)	4	0.2
52)	1	0.0
60)	1	0.0
99)	10	0.5
Missing	795
TOTAL	2084	100.0

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20) Have you been involved in volunteer service as a high school student? (VOLUNTR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1410	71.4
2) No	565	28.6
Missing	904
TOTAL	1975	100.0

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21) Have you been involved in volunteer service as a young adult? (VOLUNTR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1799	84.1
2) No	340	15.9
Missing	740
TOTAL	2139	100.0

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22) Please give the average number of volunteer hours per year you have contributed: (VLNTRHRS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1757	87.697	141

23) Have you participated in religious education programs (courses, study groups) as a young adult? (EDUCPGRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1661	76.2
2) No	519	23.8
Missing	699
TOTAL	2180	100.0

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24) Have you been involved in leadership roles in a parish or campus ministry? (LDRROLES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1298	65.1
2) No	696	34.9
Missing	885
TOTAL	1994	100.0

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25) Have you participated in a Bible study program? (BIBLSTDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1082	56.9
2) No	821	43.1
Missing	976
TOTAL	1903	100.0

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26) Have you participated in a prayer group? (PRAYRGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1165	60.9
2) No	749	39.1
Missing	965
TOTAL	1914	100.0

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27) Have you participated in any movement or association in the Church? (MOVEMENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1328	68.1
2) No	622	31.9
Missing	929
TOTAL	1950	100.0

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28) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Honesty (HONESTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	12	0.4
2) Not too important	4	0.1
3) Fairly important	160	5.6
4) Very important	2679	93.8
Missing	24
TOTAL	2855	100.0

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29) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Courage (COURAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	15	0.5
2) Not too important	221	7.8
3) Fairly important	1352	47.5
4) Very important	1260	44.2
Missing	31
TOTAL	2848	100.0

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30) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Justice (JUSTICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	15	0.5
2) Not too important	82	2.9
3) Fairly important	829	29.1
4) Very important	1921	67.5
Missing	32
TOTAL	2847	100.0

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31) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Peace (PEACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	14	0.5
2) Not too important	59	2.1
3) Fairly important	580	20.4
4) Very important	2195	77.1
Missing	31
TOTAL	2848	100.0

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32) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Compassion (COMPASSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	11	0.4
2) Not too important	48	1.7
3) Fairly important	557	19.5
4) Very important	2237	78.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	2853	100.0

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33) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Fairness (FAIRNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	12	0.4
2) Not too important	50	1.8
3) Fairly important	642	22.6
4) Very important	2142	75.3
Missing	33
TOTAL	2846	100.0

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34) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Self-reliance (SLFRLIAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	23	0.8
2) Not too important	183	6.5
3) Fairly important	1137	40.1
4) Very important	1493	52.6
Missing	43
TOTAL	2836	100.0

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35) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Discipline (DISCIPLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	12	0.4
2) Not too important	140	4.9
3) Fairly important	1098	38.7
4) Very important	1590	56.0
Missing	39
TOTAL	2840	100.0

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36) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Chastity (CHASTITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	98	3.5
2) Not too important	395	14.2
3) Fairly important	976	35.0
4) Very important	1320	47.3
Missing	90
TOTAL	2789	100.0

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37) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Loyalty (LOYALTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	12	0.4
2) Not too important	35	1.2
3) Fairly important	536	18.8
4) Very important	2262	79.5
Missing	34
TOTAL	2845	100.0

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38) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Respect for others (RSPCTOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	10	0.4
2) Not too important	8	0.3
3) Fairly important	300	10.5
4) Very important	2531	88.8
Missing	30
TOTAL	2849	100.0

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39) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Love (LOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	11	0.4
2) Not too important	15	0.5
3) Fairly important	214	7.5
4) Very important	2599	91.5
Missing	40
TOTAL	2839	100.0

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40) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Unselfishness (UNSLFSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	13	0.5
2) Not too important	69	2.4
3) Fairly important	890	31.3
4) Very important	1873	65.8
Missing	34
TOTAL	2845	100.0

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41) Using the scale below, please rate the importance of the following values in your life: -- Kindness (KINDNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	9	0.3
2) Not too important	33	1.2
3) Fairly important	506	17.8
4) Very important	2300	80.8
Missing	31
TOTAL	2848	100.0

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42) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Having good health (GOODHLTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	10	0.4
2) Not too important	51	1.8
3) Fairly important	829	29.2
4) Very important	1947	68.6
Missing	42
TOTAL	2837	100.0

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43) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Having close personal friends (CLOSFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	15	0.5
2) Not too important	165	5.8
3) Fairly important	833	29.4
4) Very important	1820	64.2
Missing	46
TOTAL	2833	100.0

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44) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Having your own family (OWNFMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	45	1.6
2) Not too important	224	7.9
3) Fairly important	586	20.7
4) Very important	1973	69.8
Missing	51
TOTAL	2828	100.0

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45) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Having a fulfilling career (CAREER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	67	2.4
2) Not too important	279	9.9
3) Fairly important	1125	39.9
4) Very important	1350	47.9
Missing	58
TOTAL	2821	100.0

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46) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Living comfortably (LVCMFRTB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	40	1.4
2) Not too important	397	14.0
3) Fairly important	1554	54.9
4) Very important	839	29.6
Missing	49
TOTAL	2830	100.0

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47) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Being a person of integrity (INTGRITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	6	0.2
2) Not too important	36	1.3
3) Fairly important	494	17.5
4) Very important	2286	81.0
Missing	57
TOTAL	2822	100.0

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48) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Having a close relationship with God (RLTNWGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	14	0.5
2) Not too important	58	2.0
3) Fairly important	463	16.3
4) Very important	2298	81.1
Missing	46
TOTAL	2833	100.0

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49) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Living close to other family members (FMLYMBRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	109	3.9
2) Not too important	567	20.1
3) Fairly important	1179	41.8
4) Very important	963	34.2
Missing	61
TOTAL	2818	100.0

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50) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Having a high-paying job (HGHPAYJB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	354	12.5
2) Not too important	1157	40.9
3) Fairly important	1065	37.7
4) Very important	252	8.9
Missing	51
TOTAL	2828	100.0

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51) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Living to an old age (LVOLDAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	237	8.4
2) Not too important	862	30.5
3) Fairly important	1133	40.1
4) Very important	591	20.9
Missing	56
TOTAL	2823	100.0

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52) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Owning a large home (OWNHOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	648	23.0
2) Not too important	1391	49.4
3) Fairly important	583	20.7
4) Very important	195	6.9
Missing	62
TOTAL	2817	100.0

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53) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Having good family relationships (FMLYRLTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	9	0.3
2) Not too important	51	1.8
3) Fairly important	437	15.5
4) Very important	2329	82.4
Missing	53
TOTAL	2826	100.0

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54) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Influencing other people's lives for good (INFLUNCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	16	0.6
2) Not too important	132	4.7
3) Fairly important	940	33.3
4) Very important	1737	61.5
Missing	54
TOTAL	2825	100.0

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55) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Being part of a local church (LCLCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	27	1.0
2) Not too important	176	6.3
3) Fairly important	938	33.5
4) Very important	1662	59.3
Missing	76
TOTAL	2803	100.0

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56) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Not having to work for a living (NOTWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	1334	48.0
2) Not too important	984	35.4
3) Fairly important	274	9.9
4) Very important	185	6.7
Missing	102
TOTAL	2777	100.0

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57) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Achieving fame or public recognition (ACHVFAME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	1451	51.7
2) Not too important	1044	37.2
3) Fairly important	219	7.8
4) Very important	92	3.3
Missing	73
TOTAL	2806	100.0

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58) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Being a Christian and living your beliefs (LVBELIFS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	23	0.8
2) Not too important	71	2.5
3) Fairly important	641	22.8
4) Very important	2079	73.9
Missing	65
TOTAL	2814	100.0

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59) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Marrying someone who shares (MRRYSHRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	31	2.3
2) Not too important	50	3.8
3) Fairly important	315	23.8
4) Very important	930	70.1
Missing	1553
TOTAL	1326	100.0

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60) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- My Roman Catholic tradition (TRDITION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	128	4.7
2) Not too important	275	10.1
3) Fairly important	891	32.7
4) Very important	1428	52.5
Missing	157
TOTAL	2722	100.0

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61) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Standing up for Christian values (CHRSVLUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	16	0.6
2) Not too important	103	3.7
3) Fairly important	861	30.6
4) Very important	1838	65.2
Missing	61
TOTAL	2818	100.0

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62) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Being a person who cares for others (CARE4OTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	4	0.1
2) Not too important	28	1.0
3) Fairly important	457	16.2
4) Very important	2340	82.7
Missing	50
TOTAL	2829	100.0

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63) Using the scale below, please indicate how important the following items are to you: -- Giving to the poor and disadvantaged (GIV2POOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	10	0.4
2) Not too important	155	5.5
3) Fairly important	1286	45.5
4) Very important	1375	48.7
Missing	53
TOTAL	2826	100.0

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64) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Adequate/meaningful marriage preparation (MRRGPREP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	112	4.0
2) Not too important	231	8.3
3) Fairly important	845	30.4
4) Very important	1590	57.2
Missing	101
TOTAL	2778	100.0

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65) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Welcome and hospitality within the parish (HSPTLITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	23	0.8
2) Not too important	115	4.1
3) Fairly important	873	31.0
4) Very important	1809	64.1
Missing	59
TOTAL	2820	100.0

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66) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Meaningful education/formation (EDUCATIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	20	0.7
2) Not too important	153	5.5
3) Fairly important	1000	35.7
4) Very important	1625	58.1
Missing	81
TOTAL	2798	100.0

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67) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Encouragement for women to participate in leadership positions within the Church (LEADRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	183	6.6
2) Not too important	555	19.9
3) Fairly important	1021	36.6
4) Very important	1032	37.0
Missing	88
TOTAL	2791	100.0

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68) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Explanation/discussion of the Church's teaching on sexuality and birth control (BRTHCTRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	167	6.0
2) Not too important	510	18.2
3) Fairly important	985	35.2
4) Very important	1139	40.7
Missing	78
TOTAL	2801	100.0

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69) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Social outreach to the poor/disadvantaged (OUTREACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	24	0.9
2) Not too important	155	5.5
3) Fairly important	1061	37.8
4) Very important	1567	55.8
Missing	72
TOTAL	2807	100.0

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70) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Parenting skills (PARNTING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	124	4.4
2) Not too important	299	10.7
3) Fairly important	871	31.2
4) Very important	1495	53.6
Missing	90
TOTAL	2789	100.0

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71) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Counseling (COUNSLNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	65	2.3
2) Not too important	302	10.8
3) Fairly important	1040	37.1
4) Very important	1395	49.8
Missing	77
TOTAL	2802	100.0

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72) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- Personal friends/immediate family (PRSNLFRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	27	1.0
2) Not too often	173	6.1
3) Sometimes	675	23.9
4) Often	1945	69.0
Missing	59
TOTAL	2820	100.0

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73) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- The Bible (THEBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	286	10.2
2) Not too often	872	31.0
3) Sometimes	1091	38.7
4) Often	568	20.2
Missing	62
TOTAL	2817	100.0

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74) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- Books, other than Bible (BOOKBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	287	10.2
2) Not too often	921	32.8
3) Sometimes	1183	42.1
4) Often	417	14.9
Missing	71
TOTAL	2808	100.0

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75) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- Clergy in a parish/campus (CLERGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	386	13.8
2) Not too often	1003	35.8
3) Sometimes	1006	36.0
4) Often	403	14.4
Missing	81
TOTAL	2798	100.0

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76) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- Lay minister in a parish/campus (LAYMNSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	813	29.3
2) Not too often	1022	36.8
3) Sometimes	682	24.6
4) Often	257	9.3
Missing	105
TOTAL	2774	100.0

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77) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- Boss or employer (EMPLOYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	920	33.2
2) Not too often	971	35.0
3) Sometimes	713	25.7
4) Often	170	6.1
Missing	105
TOTAL	2774	100.0

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78) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- TV, audio cassette, or video programs (MEDIAPGM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	938	33.4
2) Not too often	1034	36.8
3) Sometimes	660	23.5
4) Often	175	6.2
Missing	72
TOTAL	2807	100.0

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79) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- A professional counselor (PROCNSLR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1600	57.2
2) Not too often	632	22.6
3) Sometimes	393	14.1
4) Often	170	6.1
Missing	84
TOTAL	2795	100.0

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80) Using the scale below, how often do each of the following sources provide you with support or help? -- Self-help groups (SLEFHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1817	64.9
2) Not too often	538	19.2
3) Sometimes	312	11.1
4) Often	132	4.7
Missing	80
TOTAL	2799	100.0

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81) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Go to a theater to watch a movie (GOMOVIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2002	71.4
2) No	803	28.6
Missing	74
TOTAL	2805	100.0

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82) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Participate in church life: programs/activities (diocese, parish, campus or movement) (CHRCHLFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2152	76.6
2) No	658	23.4
Missing	69
TOTAL	2810	100.0

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83) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Watch religious television programs (TVPRGRMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	696	24.8
2) No	2115	75.2
Missing	68
TOTAL	2811	100.0

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84) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Listen to radio stations playing Christian music (CHRRADIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	722	25.7
2) No	2086	74.3
Missing	71
TOTAL	2808	100.0

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85) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Listen to Christian preaching or teaching on the radio (PRCHRDIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	529	18.9
2) No	2276	81.1
Missing	74
TOTAL	2805	100.0

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86) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Attend a group that meets to pray or study the Bible (PRAYSTDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	967	34.4
2) No	1840	65.6
Missing	72
TOTAL	2807	100.0

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87) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Rent a video to watch a movie (RNTMOVIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2327	82.9
2) No	481	17.1
Missing	71
TOTAL	2808	100.0

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88) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Volunteer time to help people in need in your area (VLNTEER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1531	54.7
2) No	1266	45.3
Missing	82
TOTAL	2797	100.0

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89) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Discuss religious beliefs with someone of different beliefs (DSCSBLFS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1906	68.2
2) No	889	31.8
Missing	84
TOTAL	2795	100.0

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90) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Read a religious magazine or book, other than the Bible (RELGMGZN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1475	52.8
2) No	1320	47.2
Missing	84
TOTAL	2795	100.0

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91) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Attend a class at a school or education center (for job, enrichment, etc.) (CLSENRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1634	58.4
2) No	1163	41.6
Missing	82
TOTAL	2797	100.0

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92) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Volunteer time to help a non-profit organization or a church (NONPROFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1784	63.8
2) No	1012	36.2
Missing	83
TOTAL	2796	100.0

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93) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Attend worship services (parish or campus) (WRSHPSRV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2446	87.2
2) No	358	12.8
Missing	75
TOTAL	2804	100.0

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94) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Listen to audio cassettes (books-on-cassette, presentations, meditation, etc.) (AUDCASET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	910	32.5
2) No	1892	67.5
Missing	77
TOTAL	2802	100.0

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95) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Attend a religious education program (course, workshop, speaker series, etc.) (RLGWRKSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	990	35.5
2) No	1799	64.5
Missing	90
TOTAL	2789	100.0

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96) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Read the Bible (RDTHEBBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1501	53.7
2) No	1293	46.3
Missing	85
TOTAL	2794	100.0

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97) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Pray or meditate alone on a regular basis (PRAYRGLR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2283	81.6
2) No	516	18.4
Missing	80
TOTAL	2799	100.0

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98) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Volunteer time to help people in need in other countries (HELPNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	286	10.3
2) No	2502	89.7
Missing	91
TOTAL	2788	100.0

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99) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Work out at a health club or gym (EXERCISE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1192	42.7
2) No	1602	57.3
Missing	85
TOTAL	2794	100.0

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100) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Take time for recreational activities (RECACTVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2558	91.6
2) No	234	8.4
Missing	87
TOTAL	2792	100.0

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101) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Participate in a support group (self-help, religious, issue-oriented, etc.) (SUPRTGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	719	25.8
2) No	2064	74.2
Missing	96
TOTAL	2783	100.0

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102) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Use a computer (COMPUTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2278	82.6
2) No	479	17.4
Missing	122
TOTAL	2757	100.0

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103) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Use a computer for work or school (CMPTRWRK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2274	82.5
2) No	482	17.5
Missing	123
TOTAL	2756	100.0

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104) Using the scale below, think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Use a computer for personal/family use (CMPTRFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2025	73.7
2) No	724	26.3
Missing	130
TOTAL	2749	100.0

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105) Using the scale below think about a typical month in your life and indicate whether or not you participate in the following activities: -- Spend time with your family (TMEWFMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2536	91.1
2) No	247	8.9
Missing	96
TOTAL	2783	100.0

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106) How important are the religious teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church to you? (TRADCTHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1763	63.4
2) Fairly important	916	32.9
3) Not too important	86	3.1
4) Not at all important	17	0.6
Missing	97
TOTAL	2782	100.0

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107) To what degree do these religious beliefs affect your daily thinking and action? (DAILYACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	1664	59.6
2) Some	1031	36.9
3) Hardly any	75	2.7
4) Not at all	22	0.8
Missing	87
TOTAL	2792	100.0

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108) How much effort do you make in following Jesus' example as found in the Bible? (JSUSEXMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Greatest possible	710	25.5
2) Considerable	1484	53.3
3) Some	538	19.3
4) Hardly any effort	54	1.9
Missing	93
TOTAL	2786	100.0

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109) How much effort do you make in following the teachings of the Catholic faith? (CTHLFAIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Greatest possible	712	25.6
2) Considerable	1437	51.6
3) Some	568	20.4
4) Hardly any effort	68	2.4
Missing	94
TOTAL	2785	100.0

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110) Do you believe that there is only one God who created the universe and rules it today? (ONEGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2664	95.1
2) No	21	0.7
3) Not sure	117	4.2
Missing	77
TOTAL	2802	100.0

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111) Do you believe God loves you? (GODLVYOU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2752	98.1
2) No	6	0.2
3) Not sure	46	1.6
Missing	75
TOTAL	2804	100.0

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112) Do you believe God hears all people's prayers and has the power to answer them? (GODHEARS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2594	92.8
2) No	32	1.1
3) Not sure	169	6.0
Missing	84
TOTAL	2795	100.0

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113) Do you believe Jesus Christ is God's Son who rose from the dead and is alive today? (GODSSON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2648	94.8
2) No	31	1.1
3) Not sure	113	4.0
Missing	87
TOTAL	2792	100.0

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114) Do you believe to love God includes loving your neighbor as yourself? (LOVNGHBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2681	95.9
2) No	17	0.6
3) Not sure	97	3.5
Missing	84
TOTAL	2795	100.0

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115) Do you believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and its teachings are true? (WRDOFGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2391	85.6
2) No	56	2.0
3) Not sure	345	12.4
Missing	87
TOTAL	2792	100.0

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116) Do you believe there is life after death? (PSTDEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2394	85.7
2) No	37	1.3
3) Not sure	363	13.0
Missing	85
TOTAL	2794	100.0

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117) Do you believe you have a responsibility to witness to your faith by your actions? (WITNSACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2617	93.9
2) No	22	0.8
3) Not sure	149	5.3
Missing	91
TOTAL	2788	100.0

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118) Do you believe it is essential for Christians to work for justice and the alleviation of poverty, violence, and discrimination? (WRKJUSTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2512	90.1
2) No	48	1.7
3) Not sure	228	8.2
Missing	91
TOTAL	2788	100.0

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119) Do you believe the Christian faith has the answers to leading a fully human life? (LEADLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2201	79.3
2) No	116	4.2
3) Not sure	457	16.5
Missing	105
TOTAL	2774	100.0

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120) Do you believe people can rely upon the Bible for guidance? (BBLGUIDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2242	80.7
2) No	76	2.7
3) Not sure	460	16.6
Missing	101
TOTAL	2778	100.0

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121) Do you believe sin is present in the world today? (SINPRSNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2762	99.1
2) No	7	0.3
3) Not sure	18	0.6
Missing	92
TOTAL	2787	100.0

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122) Do you believe when you receive communion at Mass you are receiving the Body and Blood of Christ? (BODYBLOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2564	92.1
2) No	52	1.9
3) Not sure	167	6.0
Missing	96
TOTAL	2783	100.0

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123) Do you believe the Seven Sacraments are personal encounters with Jesus Christ? (SVNSCRMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2301	83.0
2) No	53	1.9
3) Not sure	417	15.0
Missing	108
TOTAL	2771	100.0

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124) Do you believe Confession, the Sacrament of Penance, helps one live a life of conversion and reconciliation? (CNFSSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2194	79.1
2) No	145	5.2
3) Not sure	435	15.7
Missing	105
TOTAL	2774	100.0

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125) Do you believe the Mass is the central and most important act of the Church? (MSSCNTRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1988	71.6
2) No	318	11.5
3) Not sure	470	16.9
Missing	103
TOTAL	2776	100.0

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126) Do you believe Mary is the Mother of God? (MARYMTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2623	94.4
2) No	60	2.2
3) Not sure	97	3.5
Missing	99
TOTAL	2780	100.0

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127) Do you believe there is a Holy Spirit and that it continues to guide the Church? (HOLYSPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2583	93.0
2) No	21	0.8
3) Not sure	174	6.3
Missing	101
TOTAL	2778	100.0

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128) Do you believe in the 10 Commandments? (TENCMMND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2489	90.0
2) No	39	1.4
3) Not sure	239	8.6
Missing	112
TOTAL	2767	100.0

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129) Do you believe the Eight Beatitudes describe the paths that lead to heaven? (EGHTBEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1338	77.7
2) No	27	1.6
3) Not sure	357	20.7
Missing	1157
TOTAL	1722	100.0

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130) Do you believe all life is sacred and should be respected and cared for, from conception to death? (LFESCRED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2518	90.8
2) No	72	2.6
3) Not sure	184	6.6
Missing	105
TOTAL	2774	100.0

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131) Do you believe abortion and euthanasia are grave sins? (ABORTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1793	64.7
2) No	319	11.5
3) Not sure	661	23.8
Missing	106
TOTAL	2773	100.0

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132) Do you believe to be a fully initiated Catholic is to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist? (EUCHRIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2385	86.4
2) No	131	4.7
3) Not sure	243	8.8
Missing	120
TOTAL	2759	100.0

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133) Do you believe all people are made in the image and likeness of God? (IMAGEGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2509	90.0
2) No	60	2.2
3) Not sure	219	7.9
Missing	91
TOTAL	2788	100.0

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134) Do you believe as members of the Church, we are the people of God, united in Christ? (UNITDCHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2660	95.6
2) No	31	1.1
3) Not sure	92	3.3
Missing	96
TOTAL	2783	100.0

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135) Do you believe the saints are models of Christian living for us? (SAINTMDL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2518	90.5
2) No	46	1.7
3) Not sure	218	7.8
Missing	97
TOTAL	2782	100.0

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136) Do you believe the Pope, the successor of St. Peter, is the visible source of unity in the Church? (THEPOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2233	80.5
2) No	143	5.2
3) Not sure	399	14.4
Missing	104
TOTAL	2775	100.0

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137) Using the scale below, which of the following are important ministries of the Church for you? -- Liturgical celebrations (LITRGICL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	21	0.8
2) Not too important	136	4.9
3) Fairly important	920	32.9
4) Very important	1721	61.5
Missing	81
TOTAL	2798	100.0

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138) ID (ID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2874	110238.414	54597

139) I-AGE: Please give your age: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
0) 21 & under	571	20.2
1) 22-26	703	24.8
2) 27-31	739	26.1
3) 32-36	611	21.6
4) 37 & over	206	7.3
Missing	49
TOTAL	2830	100.0

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140) I-SEX: Are you [MALE, FEMALE]: (for use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1131	40.9
2) Female	1634	59.1
Missing	114
TOTAL	2765	100.0

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141) I-MARITAL: Are you [SINGLE, MARRIED]: (for use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single	1837	69.7
2) Married	800	30.3
Missing	242
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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