Catholic Diocese of Belleville 2021-2023 Synod Survey for Individuals

Catholic Diocese of Belleville 2021-2023 Synod Survey for Individuals
Dear Friends,

Pope Francis has called the entire People of God to jouney together! We are providing this survey for all those in the Diocese of Belleville who are unable to attend an in-person Synod Listening Session. Please reflect and pray on these questions/topics and provide your thoughts.

Your responses will be added to our Diocesan report that will be submitted to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in June 2022. The deadline to complete this survey is Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Michael McGovern
Bishop of Belleville
What decade were you born?
What is your vocation or state in life? (Select all that apply.)

Lay woman Lay man Married Woman Religious Male Religious Brother Male Religious Priest Deacon Priest
How often do you attend Mass?

More than weekly Weekly Monthly or more Less than monthly 1-2 times per year Rarely or never
Which best describes your relationship to a local parish?

I am a registered member of my local parish. I attend one parish regularly but am not registered. I attend multiple parishes. I do not regularly attend a parish.
Please provide brief comments to the Synod's Fundamental Questions
A Synodal Church, in announcing the Gospel, "journeys together." How is this "journeying together" happening in your parish today? How is the Holy Spirit inviting your parish community to grow in "journeying together"?

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Please provide brief comments to the Synod's Core Questions
Jesus Christ
What is there about Jesus that draws me to him? What is there about Jesus that makes an impression on me?

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What is there about Jesus that I would like to share with my family, my neighbors, and the wider community?

0/800
The Church
What is there about the Church that draws me closer to the Lord and to other people?

0/800
In the coming years, what are my hopes for the Church that will help to draw me closer to Christ?

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Optional - Name of Parish (include city) you attend.
Optional - Name of County you reside in.
Additional Comments

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Should be Empty: