Laity Questionnaire

For lay members of the Catholic faithful.

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Section A: Background Information

Gender *

Male Female Prefer not to say

Age *

Below 25 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55 years and above

Diocese: *

Parish: *

Highest level of education *

Primary Secondary Diploma Bacheloru0027s Degree Postgraduate Degree Other

How long have you been an active member of your parish? *

Less than 5 years 5-10 years 11-20 years More than 20 years

Are you involved in any parish leadership ministry? *

Yes No

If Yes, specify:

Section B: Perceptions of Priestsu0027 Leadership

Please indicate your level of agreement: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree

Statement	1	2	3	4	5
Priests play an important leadership role in the parish. *
Effective leadership contributes to the growth of the Church. *
Priests require continuous leadership and management training. *
Seminary formation alone is sufficient to prepare priests for parish leadership. *
Leadership training would improve parish administration. *
Leadership training would improve accountability and transparency in the Church. *

Section C: Leadership and Management Needs

In your opinion, how important is it for priests to receive training in the following areas? 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important

Statement	1	2	3	4	5
Pastoral Leadership *
Church Administration *
Financial Management *
Strategic Planning *
Human Resource Management *
Conflict Resolution *
Communication Skills *
Project Planning and Management *
Stewardship and Resource Mobilization *
Ethics and Accountability *
Team Leadership *
ICT and Digital Communication *
Change Management *
Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Persons *

Section D: Parish Leadership Experience

Which leadership challenges have you observed in your parish? (Tick all that apply.) *

Poor communication Financial accountability challenges Conflict among parish groups Weak planning and organization Limited participation of the laity Poor project management Inadequate transparency Resistance to change Other

How satisfied are you with leadership in your parish? *

Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied

Section E: Proposed Diploma Programme

Do you support the introduction of a Diploma Course in Church Leadership and Management for diocesan priests? *

Yes No Not sure

If such a programme is introduced, do you think it would improve the quality of leadership in parishes? *

Yes No Not sure

Which delivery mode would you consider most suitable? *

Face-to-face Online Blended learning Block sessions

Section F: Expected Outcomes

Please indicate your level of agreement: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree

Statement	1	2	3	4	5
The programme would strengthen parish leadership. *
It would improve service delivery to parishioners. *
It would promote accountability in parish administration. *
It would improve collaboration between priests and the laity. *
It would contribute to the mission and growth of the Church in Kenya. *

Section G: Open-Ended Questions

What qualities do you consider essential for an effective parish priest as a leader? *

What leadership or management challenges have you observed in your parish? *

What topics should be included in a diploma programme on Church Leadership and Management for priests? *

In what ways do you think better leadership training for priests would benefit your parish? *

Please provide any additional comments or recommendations regarding the proposed programme. *