Lost in translation

1. I think the new texts for the Mass will be

A welcome improvement over the current texts.

A regrettable change and worse than the current texts.

Not much better or worse than the current texts.

Nothing I care too much about.

Other

Other (please explain)

2. I think the new translations are part of an attempt to roll back the liturgical reforms of Vatican II.

Agree

Disagree

Other

Other (please explain)

3. I don't really pay enough attention at Mass to notice how good or bad the translations are.

Agree

Disagree

Other

Other (please explain)

4. I would prefer that the Mass be prayed

In Latin.

In a translation of the Latin that is as literal as possible.

In a translation that is in natural, easy-to-understand English.

Other

Other (please explain)

5. More elevated language will help restore a much-needed sense of mystery to the Mass.

Agree

Disagree

Other

Other (please explain)

6. Rate from 1 to 5 (5 being most attentive) your average level of attention during each of the following parts of Mass

The readings

The homily

Prayers of the faithful

Eucharistic prayer

The creed

The Lord's Prayer

The announcements

The music

7. I worry that young people and those considering joining the church will be turned off by a liturgy that sounds esoteric.

Agree

Disagree

Other

Other (please explain)

8. Those who don't like the new translations should

9. The church can make a smooth transition to the new translations by

10. The best thing I see happening thanks to the new translations is

11. The worst thing I see happening thanks to the new translations is

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