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Exit Survey
 
 
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