To provide a basic youth survey on the Church which can be done in interview form with 1-3 young people or as a group/class project.

OVERVIEW

The following questionnaire will provide a good foundation upon which a youth worker can begin to build relationships and curricula for effectively reaching youth. Modify as appropriate.

YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE

Please respond to the following statements honestly. Circle the letter which best reflects how you feel. These surveys will remain anonymous and confidential. Any results will be discussed in general terms of the entire group participating in the survey.

1. It doesn't make any sense for there to be so many different kinds of churches.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) no opinion, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

2. I could explain why there are, in fact, various denominations and religions.

 

 

a) could do it well
b) could explain vaguely
c) could not at all

 

 

3. If I had my way, I would put all the Christian churches together in one.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) no opinion, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

4. I think church is an adult affair, by adults and for adults. Young people are neither needed nor would be missed much.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) no opinion, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

5. If you took a survey in your school, about what percentage of students would think church is important for them?

 

 

a) 80%
b) 65%
c) 50%
d) 35%
e) 20%

 

 

6. How many students in your school usually go to a church or religious function once a week?

 

 

a) 80%
b) 65%
c) 50%
d) 35%
e) 20%

 

 

7. I think my religious faith is stronger than most of my friends at school.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

8. I feel embarrassed or uneasy when I think of sharing my faith with friends at school.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

9. I can explain what it means to be a Christian and how to become one.

 

 

a) can do so clearly and confidently
b) can do so somewhat
c) don't know, neutral
d) not sure it would be clear
e) could not

 

 

10. I think my religious faith is stronger than my parents' faith.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

11. What I like most about church is

 

 

a) the music
b) the sermon
c) praying
d) seeing my friends
e) other (explain)___________________________

 

 

12. I most like to go to

 

 

a) Sunday morning worship
b) youth group
c) Sunday School
d) other (choir, acolytes, etc.)__________________

 

 

13. What I need most from church is

 

 

a) encouragement
b) challenge
c) peer support
d) adult attention to me as a person
e) religious or spiritual information and instruction

 

 

14. My parents are not especially concerned with the religious faith of my close friends.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

15. My faith doesn't have anything to do with the way I dress, what I buy, if I cheat on homework, how I feel about the world, if I use drugs and alcohol, what I watch on TV, or how far I go sexually.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

16. When comparing my values to those of my parents, our values are

 

 

a) very similar
b) similar
c) don't know, neutral
d) different
e) very different

 

 

17. I think I can talk to my parents comfortably about how much money I spend or would like to spend on clothes and things.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

18. I think I can talk to my parents comfortably about times I have cheated or have been tempted to cheat.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

19. I have cheated on homework or quizzes.

 

 

a) in the past, but not recently
b) recently
c) never

 

 

20. I have used alcohol or non-prescription drugs.

 

 

a) in the past, but not recently
b) recently
c) never

 

 

21. I think I can talk to my parents comfortably about my using alcohol or drugs.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

22. I think I can talk to my parents comfortably about my sexual standards and behavior.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

23. My sexual experience has gone as far as

 

 

a) not ready yet
b) special smiles, phone calls, notes, and having fun
c) holding hands with a special person
d) kissing
e) necking
f) petting to orgasm
g) intercourse

 

 

24. I think I am good looking.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

25. I think I am smart.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

26. I think I have a good personality, and I am a desirable date and friend.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

27. I am afraid of death.

 

 

a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) don't know, neutral
d) disagree
e) strongly disagree

 

 

28. Think about the most sensitive issue in your life. With whom could you most comfortably discuss it?

 

 

a) your father
b) your mother
c) a relative
d) an adult friend other than parent or relative
e) a friend close to your own age

 

 

29. Who is the adult with whom you share most deeply?

 

 

a) a school teacher
b) a pastor or priest
c) a counselor
d) a youth leader
e) other (specify)________________________

 

 

30. Rank the following in the order you see them as important to cover in your teenage Sunday School class: (1 is high importance; 9 is low importance)
____ Bible study
____ How to grow to mature womanhood and manhood
____ How to be a better Christian disciple
____ Personal ethics (standards of life)
____ Sexuality
____ Communicating with parents
____ Understanding worship
____ Understanding the Christian religion
____ A Christian view of world problems

Please list your age ____, school grade ____, and gender ____.

Thanks so much!

Dean Borgman cCYS