Are you a Faithful Citizen?

Questions:

1. How many times a week do you read or watch the news?

Every day
Most days
Only sometimes
Hardly at all or never

2. Which of the following best describes you around election times?

	“Even if I can’t vote yet, I read about the candidates and watch the debates to try to find out candidates positions on issues I care about.”
	“I usually pick up some things about the candidates and have some basis to form an opinion, but if I could vote I might not feel totally informed to make a decision.”
	“I don’t really pay all that much attention and so my opinion of the candidates, if I have one, might be based on what I hear from others.”
	“I’m so sick of all the politics, I try to tune it out or watch/read something else.”

Back Next

3. How many of the seven themes of Catholic social teaching can you name? List them below.

Life and of the human person (one word)
Call to family, , and participation (one word)
Rights and (one word)
Option for the and vulnerable (one word)
The dignity of work and the (three words)
(one word)
Care for God‘s (one word)

Back Next

4. Which of the following opinions about faith and politics do you agree with most?

	“Faith is a moral guidepost for the decisions we make, including how we vote. Faith should definitely be brought into the political realm.”
	“Faith can be helpful in encouraging us to make good decisions, but sometimes it can get in the way of what would really be the best way to do things.”
	“People shouldn’t bring their religion into politics. The Constitution says they should be separate.”

Back Next

5. If someone asked you to explain why your religion holds a certain perspective on a moral issue, like abortion or poverty, what would your response be?

	“I know all about that.” (and then you launch into a detailed explanation).
	“I think I can explain that.” (and then you have a couple of things to say.)
	“Umm…. I’m not really sure. You should ask someone else.”

Back Next

6. How many times a year do you participate in activities like:

Letter-writing, phone-calling, or emailing your local or national leaders
Walking in marches or participation in demonstrations
Educating others about important issues affecting human life and dignity
Other advocacy efforts to protect the poor and vulnerable

12 times a year (about once a month)
6 times a year (about every other month)
a couple of times a year
rarely or never

Back Next

7. How many hours of community service do you do each month?

10 or more
6 to 9
3 to 5
0 to 2

Back Next

8. Which best describes the way you decide which positions to hold about the issues being debated?

	“I usually don’t take sides; I like to remain neutral.”
	“I tend to go along with what others around me think. If everyone believes something, they are probably right.”
	“I usually just have a ‘gut feeling’ that I listen to.”
	“I take my responsibility to form my conscience seriously, so I make an effort to learn about teachings of the Church and Scripture, I examine the facts, and I prayerfully reflect on the issues so that I can make the best decision possible.”

Back Next

9. Whose role is it to make the world a better place?

	“All of us have an equally pressing responsibility to make positive change in both our local communities and in the world”
	“I think everyone should be concerned about it, but we have our own lives to worry about. We should all devote some time to helping others, but realistically, there is not a whole lot we can do.”
	“Adults have more education and training so it is their responsibility. There isn’t much that I can do.”

Back

In This Section

Send An E-Postcard