Adult Religious Education (ARE) Survey
Adult Religious Education Survey – September 2006
St. Anne's wants to provide religious education programs which will meet the needs and interests of adults. Will you let us know your desires by completing this survey? Thank you.
Please check the topics below that you are interested in studying.
| Apologetics/Defending the Faith | 135 | Caregiver Support | 42 |
| Canon Law | 43 | *Morality | 53 |
| *Church History | 94 | Needs of older adults | 75 |
| Death/Grieving | 76 | *Prayer/Spirituality | 80 |
| Divorce/Annulment | 55 | Pro Life | 47 |
| Doctrine/Dogma | 71 | Retirement | 49 |
| Family Communications | 85 | *Sacraments | 51 |
| *Life of Jesus | 68 | *Scripture Study | 78 |
| Liturgy/Worship | 51 | Single Parenting | 23 |
| *Lives of Saints/Mary | 98 | *Social issues/Catholic social teaching | 83 |
| Vatican/Papacy | 88 | Revitalizing your marriage | 78 |
| Faith Sharing in a social setting: | Ethics | 79 | |
| - for ages 35-60 | 94 | Dealing with adolescent children | 82 |
| - for ages 60 + | 71 | *World religions | 96 |
| Type of Program | |||
| Lecture/Discussion | 183 | Dinner/Speaker | 118 |
| Small study group | 125 | Breakfast/Speaker | 30 |
| Retreat | 69 | Trip | 29 |
| Parish Mission | 26 | Reflection Evening | 64 |
| Self paced program | 32 | ||
| Time Preference | |||
| Sunday 9:45-11:15 | 79 | Weekday Morning | 30 |
| Sunday Evening | 103 | Weekday Afternoon | 33 |
| Saturday | 53 | Weekday Evening | 173 |
| * This topic has been covered within the last 4 years but can be offered again if needed. | |||
Other Topics Suggested:
Spirituality of St. Theresa of Avila or John of the Cross
Our role in promoting world peace
Women in the church – missionary work
Forgiveness
Applying our Catholic beliefs to life problems (general more than specific areas)
Loss of morality in todays society
More young adult activities (bowling/cookouts/service)
Catholic Parenting
Gay marriage
Being a token Catholic in the Bible Belt
More Younger adult ministries!
Spiritual growth, discipleship
Future church
Islamic Extremism – how to respond
Where are the nuns?
Parenting-Discipline
Topics you covered for ages to 40 at State Line Grill
Parenting – conduct of children in the liturgy and commons
Responsibility for getting kids to Rel. Ed.
Bible trivia
Theology of the Body
Holy hours and Jesus
History of Biblical geography/timeline
Obstacles to attending:
Small children and work
Need early time
Time/childcare
Time demands, failure to prioritize
Running a business and doing volunteer work
Out of town travel
So little time (lots)
Lack of time due to job
I am a very busy person
Distance, time
Timing of programs
Children’s school work and activities (lots)
Work schedule conflicts (lots)
Sickness
Not aware of offerings other than Parish Family Night
Babysitting
Distance, weather
Work schedule
Choir
Choir vs family night
Homework, dinner, family activities, weekdays are too busy
Other ministries that I am obligated to in church
Don’t take the time
