Religion

• How important was religion during your childhood?

• How often did your family attend church?

• What denomination were you raised?

• What church did your family attend?

• Please tell us about the seating arrangements.

• What were some of the religious activities that you participated in while you were growing up?

• Were you baptized and/or confirmed? If so, please tell me about it.

• Did your family have a celebration after your confirmation? If so, please tell us about it.

• Were you able to question religious teachings?

• What did your parents restrict because of religion?

• Was Sunday dinner or supper different from other days of the week? If so, how?

• What was the typical meal for a church celebration?

• Where was the nearest church?

• Was the German language used in church worships and prayers?

• How did your family respond and react toward death?

• Please describe a typical funeral.

• How did your family view other faiths?

"The Country Chapel" James Engelhart