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How often do I
pray?
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many times daily
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at least once daily
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frequently, but not daily
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once a week
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when I am moved to do so
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when I have a need or crisis
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I don’t pray
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other
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My feelings
about prayer -
check all that apply
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excited
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bored
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fearful
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joyous
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it’s difficult
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it’s necessary
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it’s satisfying
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it’s my duty
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mysterious
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confused
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awed
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other _____________________________
When do I pray?
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check all that apply
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when I wake up
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early in the day
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during the day
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just before bed
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on Sundays
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at any time
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at night
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I don’t pray
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other ______________________________
Where do I
pray? - check all that
apply
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at a special place at home or work
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in the garden or someplace outside
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in the car
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at church
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wherever I am
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I don’t pray
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other
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On average, how
much time do I spend in prayer?
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30 minutes or more daily
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15 minutes or more daily
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5 minutes or more daily
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more than 30 minutes weekly
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more than 15 minutes weekly
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I don’t pray
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other
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What do I pray
about? -
check all that apply
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my needs
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the needs of others
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thanks to God
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praise of God
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confession of my sins
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guidance
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guilt or fear
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growing in faithfulness to God
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the needs of the world
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I don’t pray
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other
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How do I pray?
- check all that apply
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memorized prayer
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extemporaneous prayer
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reading from a book of prayers
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contemplative prayer
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meditation
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in silence
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with recorded music
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with recorded meditations
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with prayer beads or a rosary
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with an icon or visual image
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with a mantra or repeated words
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by singing or playing an instrument
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by doing a craft or art
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by writing
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by walking
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by doing yoga, tai chi or other movement
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arrow prayers for immediate needs
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listening
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Scripture prayer
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through worship in church
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alone
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with family members
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with a prayer partner
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with a prayer group
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I don’t pray
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other ___________________
Reasons I pray
- check all that
apply
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to converse with God
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to listen to God
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to discern God’s will
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to be open to God’s love
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to feel calm and peaceful
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to be strengthened for daily life
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to help others
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it’s useful
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I enjoy it
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others do it
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God tells us to
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out of fear
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it’s my duty
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it’s fulfilling
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I don’t know why
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I don’t pray
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other
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Results of my prayer -
check all that apply
____ I feel close to
God
____ God gives me
guidance
____ Spiritual
refreshment
____ God answers
____ I feel peace
____ uncertain
____ mixed
____ confusing
____ I am not aware
of God’s answer
____ other
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Other Questions
Do I have a Rule of Prayer?
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Am I in a prayer group?
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Do I have a prayer partner, soul friend or
Spiritual Director?
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Do I regularly give thanks at meals at home?
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In restaurants?
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Do I pray with my spouse?
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Do I pray with my children?
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Do I keep a prayer journal?
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My reflections on my
prayer life
How satisfied am I with my prayer life?
What would I like my prayer life to be?
What blocks me from having the prayer life I would like to have?
What would I like to learn to strengthen my life of prayer?
What do I need to change to strengthen my life of prayer?
What support or resources do I need to strengthen my life of prayer?
What commitments will I make in
order to grow in prayer?
St. Christopher’s
Episcopal Church 2008