Pastoral Plan Assessment (Parish)

Parish Assessment

Thank you for taking the time to assess your current status with the Pastoral Plan objectives. Please complete the survey by March 4, 2016.

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* 1. What is the name of your parish?

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* 2. How well are the objectives being met in the parish for Goal 1? Provide spiritual formation that leads to encounter.

	5 - Very Well	4 - Well	3 - Adequate	2 - Needs Attention	1 - Not at All
Using adult learning principles, create engaging and inspiring formation processes and methods.	Using adult learning principles, create engaging and inspiring formation processes and methods. 5 - Very Well	Using adult learning principles, create engaging and inspiring formation processes and methods. 4 - Well	Using adult learning principles, create engaging and inspiring formation processes and methods. 3 - Adequate	Using adult learning principles, create engaging and inspiring formation processes and methods. 2 - Needs Attention	Using adult learning principles, create engaging and inspiring formation processes and methods. 1 - Not at All
Attract, engage and inspire people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer by teaching people how to pray.	Attract, engage and inspire people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer by teaching people how to pray. 5 - Very Well	Attract, engage and inspire people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer by teaching people how to pray. 4 - Well	Attract, engage and inspire people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer by teaching people how to pray. 3 - Adequate	Attract, engage and inspire people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer by teaching people how to pray. 2 - Needs Attention	Attract, engage and inspire people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer by teaching people how to pray. 1 - Not at All
Strengthen present retreat experiences on the parish level for all age groups, so that retreats are a key ministry that help facilitate encounter with Jesus Christ.	Strengthen present retreat experiences on the parish level for all age groups, so that retreats are a key ministry that help facilitate encounter with Jesus Christ. 5 - Very Well	Strengthen present retreat experiences on the parish level for all age groups, so that retreats are a key ministry that help facilitate encounter with Jesus Christ. 4 - Well	Strengthen present retreat experiences on the parish level for all age groups, so that retreats are a key ministry that help facilitate encounter with Jesus Christ. 3 - Adequate	Strengthen present retreat experiences on the parish level for all age groups, so that retreats are a key ministry that help facilitate encounter with Jesus Christ. 2 - Needs Attention	Strengthen present retreat experiences on the parish level for all age groups, so that retreats are a key ministry that help facilitate encounter with Jesus Christ. 1 - Not at All
Incorporate church programs, ministries and/or apostolates that support the life cycle of marriage and family from dating through the end of life.	Incorporate church programs, ministries and/or apostolates that support the life cycle of marriage and family from dating through the end of life. 5 - Very Well	Incorporate church programs, ministries and/or apostolates that support the life cycle of marriage and family from dating through the end of life. 4 - Well	Incorporate church programs, ministries and/or apostolates that support the life cycle of marriage and family from dating through the end of life. 3 - Adequate	Incorporate church programs, ministries and/or apostolates that support the life cycle of marriage and family from dating through the end of life. 2 - Needs Attention	Incorporate church programs, ministries and/or apostolates that support the life cycle of marriage and family from dating through the end of life. 1 - Not at All
Foster and educate families that they are the Domestic Church and that the parish is a family of families.	Foster and educate families that they are the Domestic Church and that the parish is a family of families. 5 - Very Well	Foster and educate families that they are the Domestic Church and that the parish is a family of families. 4 - Well	Foster and educate families that they are the Domestic Church and that the parish is a family of families. 3 - Adequate	Foster and educate families that they are the Domestic Church and that the parish is a family of families. 2 - Needs Attention	Foster and educate families that they are the Domestic Church and that the parish is a family of families. 1 - Not at All
Create family centered formation that supports life-long faith formation.	Create family centered formation that supports life-long faith formation. 5 - Very Well	Create family centered formation that supports life-long faith formation. 4 - Well	Create family centered formation that supports life-long faith formation. 3 - Adequate	Create family centered formation that supports life-long faith formation. 2 - Needs Attention	Create family centered formation that supports life-long faith formation. 1 - Not at All
Attract, engage and inspire young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of the teachings of the Church, resulting in stronger participation in parish life and external Christian witness.	Attract, engage and inspire young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of the teachings of the Church, resulting in stronger participation in parish life and external Christian witness. 5 - Very Well	Attract, engage and inspire young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of the teachings of the Church, resulting in stronger participation in parish life and external Christian witness. 4 - Well	Attract, engage and inspire young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of the teachings of the Church, resulting in stronger participation in parish life and external Christian witness. 3 - Adequate	Attract, engage and inspire young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of the teachings of the Church, resulting in stronger participation in parish life and external Christian witness. 2 - Needs Attention	Attract, engage and inspire young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of the teachings of the Church, resulting in stronger participation in parish life and external Christian witness. 1 - Not at All
Raise the quality of the Sunday experience through hospitality and welcome, preaching and music to actively engage current parishioners and to attract inactive Catholics.	Raise the quality of the Sunday experience through hospitality and welcome, preaching and music to actively engage current parishioners and to attract inactive Catholics. 5 - Very Well	Raise the quality of the Sunday experience through hospitality and welcome, preaching and music to actively engage current parishioners and to attract inactive Catholics. 4 - Well	Raise the quality of the Sunday experience through hospitality and welcome, preaching and music to actively engage current parishioners and to attract inactive Catholics. 3 - Adequate	Raise the quality of the Sunday experience through hospitality and welcome, preaching and music to actively engage current parishioners and to attract inactive Catholics. 2 - Needs Attention	Raise the quality of the Sunday experience through hospitality and welcome, preaching and music to actively engage current parishioners and to attract inactive Catholics. 1 - Not at All

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* 3. How well are the objectives being met in the parish for Goal 2? Develop a culture of ministry that sustains transformation of individuals and communities to be missionary disciples.

	5 - Very Well	4 - Well	3 - Adequate	2 - Needs Attention	1 - Not at All
Provide comprehensive spiritual formation, leadership and professional development for lay ministers.	Provide comprehensive spiritual formation, leadership and professional development for lay ministers. 5 - Very Well	Provide comprehensive spiritual formation, leadership and professional development for lay ministers. 4 - Well	Provide comprehensive spiritual formation, leadership and professional development for lay ministers. 3 - Adequate	Provide comprehensive spiritual formation, leadership and professional development for lay ministers. 2 - Needs Attention	Provide comprehensive spiritual formation, leadership and professional development for lay ministers. 1 - Not at All
Build a culture of collaborative ministry throughout the diocese.	Build a culture of collaborative ministry throughout the diocese. 5 - Very Well	Build a culture of collaborative ministry throughout the diocese. 4 - Well	Build a culture of collaborative ministry throughout the diocese. 3 - Adequate	Build a culture of collaborative ministry throughout the diocese. 2 - Needs Attention	Build a culture of collaborative ministry throughout the diocese. 1 - Not at All
Develop strategies for effective hiring practices to recruit professional lay people.	Develop strategies for effective hiring practices to recruit professional lay people. 5 - Very Well	Develop strategies for effective hiring practices to recruit professional lay people. 4 - Well	Develop strategies for effective hiring practices to recruit professional lay people. 3 - Adequate	Develop strategies for effective hiring practices to recruit professional lay people. 2 - Needs Attention	Develop strategies for effective hiring practices to recruit professional lay people. 1 - Not at All
Increase the number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.	Increase the number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 5 - Very Well	Increase the number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 4 - Well	Increase the number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 3 - Adequate	Increase the number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 2 - Needs Attention	Increase the number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 1 - Not at All
Increase the number of laity serving in the parishes, schools, Catholic entities and other ministries.	Increase the number of laity serving in the parishes, schools, Catholic entities and other ministries. 5 - Very Well	Increase the number of laity serving in the parishes, schools, Catholic entities and other ministries. 4 - Well	Increase the number of laity serving in the parishes, schools, Catholic entities and other ministries. 3 - Adequate	Increase the number of laity serving in the parishes, schools, Catholic entities and other ministries. 2 - Needs Attention	Increase the number of laity serving in the parishes, schools, Catholic entities and other ministries. 1 - Not at All

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* 4. How well are the objectives being met in the parish for Goal 3? Strengthen Christian witness and outreach to transform individuals and communities.

	5 - Very Well	4 - Well	3 - Adequate	2 - Needs Attention	1 - Not at All
Provide formation opportunities for Catholics on how to evangelize and give witness to their faith.	Provide formation opportunities for Catholics on how to evangelize and give witness to their faith. 5 - Very Well	Provide formation opportunities for Catholics on how to evangelize and give witness to their faith. 4 - Well	Provide formation opportunities for Catholics on how to evangelize and give witness to their faith. 3 - Adequate	Provide formation opportunities for Catholics on how to evangelize and give witness to their faith. 2 - Needs Attention	Provide formation opportunities for Catholics on how to evangelize and give witness to their faith. 1 - Not at All
Tell the Catholic story!	Tell the Catholic story! 5 - Very Well	Tell the Catholic story! 4 - Well	Tell the Catholic story! 3 - Adequate	Tell the Catholic story! 2 - Needs Attention	Tell the Catholic story! 1 - Not at All
Advocate, support and nurture a greater sensitivity and knowledge of intercultural competency for all Church ministries.	Advocate, support and nurture a greater sensitivity and knowledge of intercultural competency for all Church ministries. 5 - Very Well	Advocate, support and nurture a greater sensitivity and knowledge of intercultural competency for all Church ministries. 4 - Well	Advocate, support and nurture a greater sensitivity and knowledge of intercultural competency for all Church ministries. 3 - Adequate	Advocate, support and nurture a greater sensitivity and knowledge of intercultural competency for all Church ministries. 2 - Needs Attention	Advocate, support and nurture a greater sensitivity and knowledge of intercultural competency for all Church ministries. 1 - Not at All
Increase enrollment in Catholic schools, with an emphasis on creating culturally diverse communities.	Increase enrollment in Catholic schools, with an emphasis on creating culturally diverse communities. 5 - Very Well	Increase enrollment in Catholic schools, with an emphasis on creating culturally diverse communities. 4 - Well	Increase enrollment in Catholic schools, with an emphasis on creating culturally diverse communities. 3 - Adequate	Increase enrollment in Catholic schools, with an emphasis on creating culturally diverse communities. 2 - Needs Attention	Increase enrollment in Catholic schools, with an emphasis on creating culturally diverse communities. 1 - Not at All
Strengthen witness and outreach to affirm and support the life and dignity of the human person.	Strengthen witness and outreach to affirm and support the life and dignity of the human person. 5 - Very Well	Strengthen witness and outreach to affirm and support the life and dignity of the human person. 4 - Well	Strengthen witness and outreach to affirm and support the life and dignity of the human person. 3 - Adequate	Strengthen witness and outreach to affirm and support the life and dignity of the human person. 2 - Needs Attention	Strengthen witness and outreach to affirm and support the life and dignity of the human person. 1 - Not at All
Provide opportunities and programs that meet the spiritual and material needs of people in need.	Provide opportunities and programs that meet the spiritual and material needs of people in need. 5 - Very Well	Provide opportunities and programs that meet the spiritual and material needs of people in need. 4 - Well	Provide opportunities and programs that meet the spiritual and material needs of people in need. 3 - Adequate	Provide opportunities and programs that meet the spiritual and material needs of people in need. 2 - Needs Attention	Provide opportunities and programs that meet the spiritual and material needs of people in need. 1 - Not at All

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* 5. What is the parish's greatest need?

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* 6. How can the diocese provide assistance?

If you would like to include more information on any of these questions please e-mail pastoralplan-info@austindiocese.org.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.