Family Faith Inventory (Survey)

Take a moment to consider each of the actions and attitudes listed below and select the number that best describes how you currently experience that area of family faith.

How well does our family recognize the sacredness of a family meal and discover God in the ordinary moments of family and parish life?

1. Eating dinner together is a priority in our family schedule. REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

2. Being Catholic is significant part of our family identity. REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

3. Do you ever ask God what He wants for your family? REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

4. We participate in social and community events at our parish (outside of Mass). REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

5. Religious art, images, and Bibles can be found throughout our home. REQUIRED Not at all In one or two rooms In three or more rooms In every room Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Does our family recognize and embody the centrality of prayer in Catholic life, both individually and collectively?

6. We attend Mass together on a regular basis. REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

7. I pray on my own (outside of Mass). REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

8. We pray together as a family (outside of Mass). REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wnats for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

9. We celebrate the seasons of the liturgical year (e.g., Advent, Lent) with special prayers, actions, and rituals at home. REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

10. Special family occasions (Baptism days, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) are marked with blessings and/or prayers. REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

11. Do you and your family participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession on a regular basis, or at least during Advent and/or Lent? REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

How important is learning and growing in the faith to our individual and family life?

12. I read Scripture on my own. REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

13. We read Scripture as a family. REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

14. We put a high value on learning more about our Catholic faith. REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

15. I participate in faith formation opportunities (e.g., retreats, classes, spiritual reading, and spiritual direction). REQUIRED Never Very Little Sometimes Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

16. Are you aware of when these opportunities (e.g., retreats, classes, spiritual direction) arise? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

17. Where do you find out about these opportunities (Mass announcements, bulletin, Facebook, Flocknote, website, etc.)? Or, if you are not aware of these opportunities, where should we advertise their availability? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

18. Would you take advantage of retreat opportunities and other opportunities to grow in your faith and spiritual life if they were offered near you? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

What time of year and days of the week work best for you? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

19. I make sure my children/teens participate in faith formation opportunities (e.g., youth ministry, religious education, retreats, mission trips, etc.). REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

What time of year and days of the week work best for you? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

20. Is your family under stress? REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

As individuals and as a family, do we seek opportunities to perform works of mercy in our neighborhood, church, or other organizations?

21. We discuss current events in light of the values and beliefs of the Catholic faith. REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

22. I model discipleship (following Jesus) for my children and/or teens. REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

23. In our family, we talk about morality and how to judge between right and wrong. REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection; REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

24. We expect family members to be involved in parish ministry or service in addition to Mass and religious education (e.g., lector, usher, catechist, altar server, vacation Bible school, etc.). REQUIRED Never Very Little Somewhat Fairly Often All the Time Please fill out this field.

Please explain why you made that selection: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Is this what God wants for your family? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

If you were to make a change, what would you do and/or how can the parish help? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

25. What style of instruction do you prefer? REQUIRED Small groups: Father provides instruction to small groups/pods of families Monthly large gathering with kids' activities We provide materials, parents teach at-home, and the parish offers support Please fill out this field.

26. Do you have any circumstances that would preclude you from practicing your faith? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

Please explain: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

27. Is there anything else we can do to help you? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

28. Additional comments or concerns: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

29. If you would like, please type in your name. (This is optional.)

Epiphany Catholic Church

in Watford City, ND
and Our Lady of Consolation in Alexander, ND

Family Faith Inventory (Survey)

Fr. Brian's Talk at the Oct. 28th, 2020 Parent Meeting