ANALISIS KUESIONER DALAM RANGKA SINODE PARA USKUP DI KEUSKUPAN AGUNG MEDAN

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the profile and understanding of the people towards the church in the Synod of Bishops in Medan Archdiocese. The research method used questionnaires as a data collection tool with the participation of 18,503 respondents. Data analysis shows respondents' profiles based on gender, age, marital status, socioeconomic conditions, and education level. This research reveals several important findings regarding people's understanding of the church. More than 50% of respondents view "Our Church" as consisting of a hierarchy of churches, nuns, and parishioners. In the life of the church in the parish, DPPH/DPS/DPL is a party that often discusses the duties of the church. Most respondents believe that groups in the church always work together in carrying out the duties of church ministry. In the understanding of Catholics in the station, most respondents expressed a good understanding of the duties of the church. Church administrators and family/friends/friends are identified as inviting you to get involved in church service. Respondents also considered the purpose of the Synod of the Universal Church very important in the Catholic church. The results of this study showed a relationship between respondents' answers and the Parish/Order category. Statistical analysis using the chi-square test confirmed the relationship. These findings provide a better understanding of people's understanding of the church in the context of the Synod of Bishops.