Faith Formation Survey

Survey regarding Children & Youth Ministries at Knox

As we move to our new reality of volunteer (laity) led ministries that are supported by staff, we would like your feedback about how you and your families have experienced Children & Youth Ministries at Knox, and what you are hoping for the future.

For families, please complete this survey for all of the children or youth in your family. (infant to Grade 12).

2. Has your child/youth been involved in any ministries at Knox this past year (Sept

2025 – June 2026)?

____ YES

____NO

If you have answered NO, please explain why _________________________

Please indicate if there are any barriers to participating __________________

______________________________________________________________

If you have answered YES, how has your child/youth been involved at Knox?

Please mark an “X” beside any/all the ministries:

___Nursery/Preschool

___Sunday School

___Youth Mentor program

___Youth activities (e.g. cookies in a jar, pancake supper, picking pumpkins, etc.)

___LOGOS

___Praise Band

___Parents & Tots

___Other: Please explain ___________________________________________

3. Please indicate below how your child/youth has experienced the ministries they

have been involved in - please rate on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 as most positive:

1 2 3 4 5

Very somewhat neutral somewhat very

Negative negative positive positive

Please explain why:

4. What ministries do you want to see start and/or continue in the future for

children/youth? Please mark an “X” beside any/all the ministries:

___Nursery/Preschool

___Sunday School

___Youth Mentor program

___Youth activities (e.g. cookies in a jar, pancake supper, picking pumpkins, etc.)

___LOGOS

___Praise Band

___Parents & Tots

___Other: Please explain ___________________________________________

5. What changes should be made to children/youth ministries to make them better?

_______________________________________________________________

6. Have you been involved as a children or youth leader this past year?

___YES

___NO

7. As we move to this laity led ministry model, we will be relying on leadership from

the congregation to ensure that we can continue the many children and youth

ministries at Knox. Will you answer the Call to be involved as a children or youth

leader for the Sept/26 – June 27 year?

___YES

___NO

If YES, please indicate which program(s)________________________________

Note: We will be providing orientation, job-shadowing and training for new and

returning leaders.

Optional:

Your Name:_____________________________________________

Your child/youth’s name(s):___________________________________

Your child/youth’s age(s): ___________________

Additional comments: _________________________________________________