Lost in translationMeghan Murphy-Gill| comments | Print | ShareSurvey Parish Life Prayer and Sacraments The survey is now closed. Please see Lost in translation for the results. 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 12. General comments Name City, State * Do we have permission to use your name and location when we publish the results of the survey? * Yes. Go ahead and use my name and location. No. Please do not use my name anywhere. Would you like to recieve the U.S. Catholic.org weekly e-Bulletin? * Yes. (Please include your email address.) No, thanks. (Click here if you already receive the e-Bulletin.) My email address is My age is 19 or under 20-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 76 or over I am Female Male I am a print subscriber * Yes No Where did you learn about this survey? * Quick Poll on USCatholic.org A paper survey U.S. Catholic magazine ad USCatholic.org e-Bulletin Facebook Twitter I take the survey every month Another site/blog Referring site's URL Other (please explain) What other issues would you like to see future Sounding Board surveys address? View the discussion thread.Created: Monday, March 15 2010 2:00 AM
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