Better music at Mass and carefully chosen songs would make attending Mass a more uplifting experience for churchgoers, reports a survey of nearly 2,000 Catholics.
The May 4 survey reflected the views of those aged 21-39 and one of the questions the Truth Data Survey asked was: “What would you like to change at Mass?”
UCANews.com reports the survey was conducted by Radio Veritas and against a background of declining churchgoers among the young professional demographic.
Most respondents said having a good song selection is lacking in many parishes.
“We conducted the survey to know the real needs and potential areas of improvement in celebrating Mass. Many do not go to Mass or abandon religion because they see the Catholic faith as boring,” Radio Veritas president Father Anton Pascual said in an interview aired on the station.
“A good choir and song selection are important to many churchgoers, with 24 percent of those surveyed saying that good music is indispensable to worship,” Father Pascual said.
They believe that carefully chosen songs would help them connect better, he added.
“Before the pandemic, I went to church every Sunday. I never missed a Sunday even though I really did not enjoy Mass. Music is one way to improve the whole experience and a good sound system will help that,” Manila resident Gerald Giuia told UCA News.
“A good choir and song selection are important to many churchgoers, with 24 percent of those surveyed saying that good music is indispensable to worship,” Father Pascual said.
“Before the pandemic, I went to church every Sunday. I never missed a Sunday even though I really did not enjoy Mass.
“Music is one way to improve the whole experience,” Manila resident Gerald Giuia told UCA News.
Young professional respondents also wanted a good sound system so they could hear and participate better.
The survey was conducted in the Philippines.
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