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Knights of Columbus - Pastor + Clergy Survey
Your perspective helps us understand how the Knights of Columbus can better serve parishes.
1.
Name
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2.
Parish Name
(Required.)
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3.
Parish County + Diocese
(Required.)
County
Diocese
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4.
How large is your parish community?
(Required.)
Under 100 families
100-300 families
300-600 families
600+ families
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5.
Please rate each statement. (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Financial stress is a significant concern for families in this parish
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
The parish actively promotes financial literacy and stewardship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Men in this parish are actively involved in leadership and service.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
The Knights of Columbus are visible and impactful in this parish.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I would support parish-based initiatives focused on financial education.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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6.
Where do families in your parish struggle most financially? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Budgeting and day-to-day expenses
Debt management
Long-term planning and retirement
Life insurance and family protection
Financial stress / anxiety (general)
Other (please specify)
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7.
Does your parish currently offer any financial education or stewardship programs? (e.g., Financial Peace University)?
(Required.)
Yes, currently
Has in the past
No, but interested
No, not a priority
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8.
How comfortable do parishioners seem discussing finances openly?
(Required.)
Very uncomfortable
Somewhat guarded
Neutral / depends
Fairly open
Very open
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9.
What do you see as the biggest impediments to financial literacy in the parish?
(Required.)
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10.
How would you describe the current level of men’s involvement in your parish?
(Required.)
Very low - men are largely disengaged outside of Mass
Moderate - some men are active but the core group is small
Good - men show up consistently for service and events
Strong - men are among the most involved members of parish life
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11.
What most motivates men in your parish to step into leadership or service?
(Required.)
Personal invitation from someone they trust
A clear sense of purpose or mission
Brotherhood / community with other men
Tangible impact on families or the parish
Their faith / Catholic identity
Other (please specify)
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12.
How active are the Knights at this parish?
(Required.)
inactive - we have very little/no knights presence here
slightly active - there is a small presence/they occasionally host events
active - there is a presence and they frequently host events
very active - the parish has many members involved in various parish activities
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13.
Would you be open to hosting a Knights of Columbus membership drive at your parish?
(Required.)
Yes, definitely
Possibly - want to learn more
Not at this time
Already have an active council
Other (please specify)
14.
Is there anything specific that would help you feel more comfortable promoting financial education or KofC membership from the parish level? (optional)
15.
Is there anything else you'd like us to know about how the Knights
could better support your mission as pastor? (optional)