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I. Planning

[Code for this section: 1 = Little or None; 2 = Some; 3 = Many or much; 4= Changes being considered]

Because of aging or fewer numbers,
A. ...have your methods of preparing liturgical celebrations changed? 1 2 3 4
B. ...have you changed your schedule for liturgies? 1 2 3 4
C. ...do you have separate liturgy schedule for infirmary & rest of community? Yes No

Comments?

II. (For WOMEN) Clerical ministries

Because there are fewer priests and the community is aging,
A. ...do you have Eucharist less often than in years past?  Yes No Occasionally
B. ... has use of sacrament of sick changed? Yes No
C. ... are other sacraments available when desired? Yes No

Comments?

III. (For MEN) Clerical ministries

Because there are fewer priests in community and the community is aging,
A. ...do you have Eucharist less often than in years past? Yes No Occasionally
B.... has use of sacrament of sick changed? Yes No
C.... are other sacraments available when desired? Yes No
D.... Are the new vocations coming to your community seeking ordination? Yes No
E.... Assuming there are fewer priests in your diocese, does this fact impact the liturgical life within your community?
Yes No

Please comment to clarify answer to question E.

Other comments on this section?

IV. Other liturgical ministries

Because of aging and fewer numbers,
A. ...do individuals serve in more than one ministry at the same liturgy?  Yes No Occasionally
B. ...do you use guests or associates more often as ministers? Yes No Occasionally
C. ...do you modify way any ministries are done? (If yes, give examples)  Yes No Occasionally
           Example(s):
D. ...does limited mobility modify / hinder your use of processions? Yes No
E. ...does inability to stand / kneel for extended times affect assembly posture

1. during communion procession? Yes No
2. at other times during Eucharist, LOH, or other liturgies? Yes No

Comments?

V. Music

Because of aging and fewer numbers,
A. ...is assembly singing weaker? Yes No Occasionally
B. ... has use of cantors changed? Yes No Occasionally
C. ... has vocal range of community lowered over recent years? Yes No
D. ... does community have more difficulty singing on pitch?  Yes No Occasionally
E. ... is breath control more of a problem than in past? Yes No Occasionally
F. ... has use of choir or schola changed? Yes No Occasionally
G. ...are liturgies celebrated with no instrumental accompaniment?  Yes No Occasionally
H. ...do you have Eucharistic celebrations with no music at all? Yes No Occasionally
I. ... is introducing/teaching music more difficult than in the past? Yes No Occasionally
J. ... How often does community have music practice?
     1. Never 2. Seldom 3. Every few mos. 4. Once a month
     5. Every two/three wks. 6. Weekly

Comments?

VI. Environment

Because of aging and fewer numbers,
A. ...have you modified the sound system in chapel?  Yes No being considered
B. ...have you installed special systems for the hearing impaired?  Yes No being considered
C. ...have you modified the lighting system in chapel?  Yes No being considered
D. ...have you changed paper color, type size, etc. on worship aids?  Yes No being considered
E. ...have you modified the seating arrangement in chapel?  Yes No being considered
F. ...does kneeling continue to be part of your rituals?  Yes No Occasionally
G. ...is the weight, size, color, etc. of LOH book or hymnal problematic for some? Yes No
H. ...have air conditioning, windows, etc. increased as problematic?  Yes No

Comments?

Use the space below for additional comments or examples.
Be sure to reference the # of the question. (E.g., IV. C.)

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