Surveys 2016 August L Linda Stuckenschneider Survey Pilot

Linda Stuckenschneider Survey Pilot

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Welcome to Linda Stuckenschneider's Pilot Survey regarding spiritual leadership formation of Catholic school principals. For the purpose of this survey, consider as interchangeable the terms faith leadership, religious leadership, and spiritual leadership.  Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Next button below.         Your religious background prepared you to be the spiritual leader of the school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       As a Catholic school principal, you now believe that you are a minister of God. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree     Categorize the level of importance you place on each of the following qualities in order for Catholic school principals to be spiritual leaders: Very important Important Somewhat important Not important Personal relationship with Jesus Christ Personal prayer life Ability to clearly explain matters of faith Participation in communal prayer, especially mass Mass planning Ability to plan, organize, and lead prayer services Knowledge of Scripture Knowledge of Church documents on Catholic education (papal encyclicals, Vatican II documents, USCCB statements) Understanding of Church doctrine Understanding of Catholic Tradition Lives and models the faith Practices servant leadership Christian discipline of students Fosters Christian service activities       When you first became a Catholic school principal, you were well prepared to be the religious leader of the school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       As principal of a Catholic school, you now see yourself as the religious leader of the school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       When initially entering Catholic school principalship, you perceived that you were not prepared to assume the spiritual leadership role of the school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       Your are now confident as the spiritual leader of the school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       You felt ready to take on the role of faith leadership of the school when you were first hired as a Catholic school principal. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       Through which of the following was your intrinsic motivation to become a spiritual leader ignited?  (Check all that apply.)   Personal prayer   Personal study   Christian upbringing   Attending Catholic school   Working in Catholic school   Parish life and programs   People who shared their faith stories   Church attendance and participation   Retreats   Other (please specify)       When you began your ministry as a Catholic school principal, you understood your role of religious leadership of the school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       You now believe that your faith leadership of the school is making a positive difference. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       Check all the following that have helped you grow as the spiritual leader of your school:   Daily all-school prayer   Faith community of faculty and staff   Attendance at National Catholic Education Association Convention   National Catholic Education Association publications   Diocesan or sponsoring religious community in-services   Diocesan or sponsoring religious community retreats   Personal spiritual development   Mentorship program   Small group meetings with other Catholic school principals   Pastor-principal relationship   College courses       As a Catholic school principal, you now feel confident when explaining matters of faith. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       When you became a Catholic school principal, you did not understand that Catholic identity was to influence school decisions you made. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       You now know how to be the spiritual leader of the school.  Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       For your continuing development as spiritual leader of a Catholic school, check the areas in which you perceive the most need for your growth:   Practical school application of spiritual leadership   Building Catholic identity   Church documents (papal and USCCB) on Catholic education   Scripture study   Theology   Doctrine   Catholic Social Justice   Liturgy planning   Catholic school history   Faith community building       When you were first hired as a Catholic school principal, you knew how to be the spiritual leader of the school. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       For continued growth as the spiritual leader of the Catholic school, check the following methods which would be most beneficial for you:   Independent study   Small group study and discussion   Spiritual leadership mentor or mentee   Diocesan or sponsoring religious community in-services   On-line classes   College classes       Consideration of the Catholic identity of the school now influences your administrative decision-making. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree       Number of your college credits related to spiritual leadership (type number):       Current school location:     Rural   Urban (city population >30,000       Current school student enrollment:   Very small (<100)   Small (100-250)   Medium (251-500)   Large (>500)       Experience as Catholic school principal (including current year):   Novice (3 years or less)   Experienced (4 or more years)       Have you served as a public school principal?   Yes   No       Your state in life:   Religious sister, brother, priest, or permanent deacon   Former religious, but now lay person   Lay person (includes single, married, widowed, divorced, separated)       As you were growing up, was your family actively practicing Catholicism? Yes, regularly Irregularly Seldom No       Your age in years:   26 or younger   27--37   38--55   56--75   76 or older