P A G B I L A O A C A D E M Y, I N C.

Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines

Informed Consent

We are Grade 12 Students of Pagbilao Academy Inc. taking up General Academic Strand (GAS).
We are currently doing our thesis entitled “EXPLORING TEENAGERS’ PERSPECTIVES: A
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF ATTITUDES TOWARD PRAYER AND MASS
ATTENDANCE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY”.In this regard, We are requesting your
participation in this study which will involve some of your personal information like name and sex
and you determine the degree of your agreement about a certain statement which pertains to Prayer
and Mass Attendance. Rest assured that the information you are going to provide will be treated
with utmost confidentiality. Your participation in this research is voluntary.

_________________________
Signature over printed name

Name: ___________________________________ Religion: _________________________

Sex: Male Female Age: ______

Direction: Answer the following survey form. Put a checkmark (✔) on the corresponding
scale given below.

Strongly Agree - 5 Agree - 4 Neutral - 3 Disagree- 2 Strongly Disagree - 1

A. To assess teenagers’ engagement with prayer and mass attendance in contemporary society.
Prayer and Mass Attendance 5 4 3 2 1
(SA) (A) (N) (U) (SD)
1. I attend religious services regularly, including Mass
or equivalent gatherings.
2. I find solace and guidance through prayer in my
daily life.
3. I believe prayer has the power to bring about
positive change in my life and the world around me.
4. I feel a sense of fulfillment and peace after
participating in Mass or communal prayer.
5. Mass attendance is a vital aspect of my religious
practice and community engagement.
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Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines

B. To explore the impact of prayer and mass attendance toward teenagers’ attitudes.

Prayer and Mass Attendance Attitudes 5 4 3 2 1

(SA) (A) (N) (U) (SD)
1. Due to attending Mass and praying regularly, I have
a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by
those less fortunate.
2. Engaging in prayer allows me to reflect on my
actions and strive to be a better person.
3. I rarely curse because of the influence of attending
church
4. I feel pity for the homeless people I see on the
street.
5. I’ve gotten used to attending church every Sunday.

C. To investigate the factors that shape teenagers’ perspectives on prayer and mass attendance.

Factors 5 4 3 2 1
(SA) (A) (N) (U) (SD)
1. Family members who regularly attend church
influence my decision to attend mass.
2. The religious practices and beliefs instilled by my
family influence my prayer habits.
3. Family gatherings or traditions centered around
prayer or attending mass encourage me to
participate.
4. My friends’ attitudes towards religion affect my
willingness to attend mass.
5. Invitations or encouragement from friends to join
them in prayer or attend religious events influence
my decision.
6. Conversations with friends about spirituality or
faith motivate me to engage in prayer.
7. The societal norms and expectations regarding
religious participation influence my decision to
attend mass.
8. Media representation of religious practices and
communities impacts my perception of prayer and
mass attendance.
9. Community events or initiatives promoting
religious engagement encourage me to participate in
prayer and attend mass.
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Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines

10. The presence of religious institutions in my

community influences my decision to attend mass
or engage in prayer.