Share Your Story 2

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Share Your Story

We in the Office for the New Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia would like to learn from you about what has brought you to this particular moment in your relationship with the Church. We are ready to listen and are grateful that you are willing to share. We realize that not every question on this survey will apply to your situation. However, please feel free to complete any or all of the fields as applicable. This is an anonymous survey. You do not need to leave your name or contact information unless you wish to be contacted. Thank you very much for sharing your story with us!

Full Name (optional)

First Name Last Name

E-mail (optional, if you'd like a response)

Age (optional)

Which would you say best describes you? (check all that apply)

I consider myself Catholic. I am indifferent to the Church. I am angry with the Church. I go to Mass every Sunday. I go to Mass sometimes. I never go to Mass. I practice a different faith. I don't practice any faith.

If applicable, at what age did you stop going to Mass regularly?

At the time you stopped going to Mass, did something cause this decision?

No, I just lost interest Yes (please describe the cause in the space below)

What is the number one obstacle that keeps you from fully practicing your Catholic faith? Or, what is the number one reason that you to stopped practicing your Catholic faith?

What are some other obstacles/reasons?

Have you tried to talk with someone in the Church about these obstacles?

Yes, I was not satisfied. Yes, it was helpful. No, I have not tried.

Have you recently read anything by Catholic authors such as the Pope or others to try to understand why the Church teaches what she does?

Yes No

Do you feel that someone in the Church owes you an apology?

Yes No

If so, are you willing to be contacted?

Yes, my email is above No

How many years of Catholic education have you completed?

None CCD/PREP Elementary School HIgh School College/University Graduate School

What is the number one thing you miss about being Catholic (if any)?

What would it take for you to fully embrace your Catholic faith?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your story is important to us. If we can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact Meghan Cokeley at mcokeley@archphila.org