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Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish - Helena, MT2026
Please respond by October 26, 2026. All information will be kept confidential.
1.
How long have you been a member Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish?
0-5 years
5-10 years
10-15 Years
15 years or longer
Other
2.
What is your association with Our Lady of the Valley?
Active member
Ministerial
Music
Religious Ed - CCD
Knights of Columbus
Committee work
Finance
Pastoral
Parish volunteer
Other (please specify)
3.
What first brought you to Our Lady of the Valley?
It is our closest parish
We intend to relocate here
We like the parish
Other
It is our closest parish
We intend to relocate here
We like the parish
Other
4.
What do you consider the parish's strongest attributes? (Check all that apply).
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Pastor, Priests & Deacons
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Welcoming community
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Excellent Catholic education
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Beautiful church and campus
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Leadership
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Mass experience
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Committed parishioners
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Active congregation
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Traditional ministries
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Faith focused
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Convenient location
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
It is my parish
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Youth programs
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
History in community
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Parental involvement
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Other
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Other (please specify)
5.
What is your household makeup?
Individual female
Individual male
Couple
Family
6.
What, if any, do you consider Our Lady of the Valleys weakest points. Feel free to use your own description or any of the following?
Outreach programs
Mass experience
Communication issues
Religious Ed/faith formation
Adult formation
Programs for youth
Staffing
Leadership
Not a welcoming atmosphere
Pastor issues
Parking inadequate
Size of the church facility for the number of parishioners
Diocese issues
Other (please specify)
7.
What continues to bring you back to Our Lady of the Valley?
8.
Please rank your satisfaction with various elements of the Mass
(Please choose all that apply)
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
It's fine
Not sure
Not satisfied
Mass times
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
It's fine
Not sure
Not satisfied
Music
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
It's fine
Not sure
Not satisfied
Homilies
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
It's fine
Not sure
Not satisfied
Ritual
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
It's fine
Not sure
Not satisfied
Incorporating Youth
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
It's fine
Not sure
Not satisfied
Other
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
It's fine
Not sure
Not satisfied
9.
Are you and/or your spouse involved in parish ministries?
Yes
Sometimes
No
10.
In general, what describes your age range?
21-35
36-50
51-65
66-80
80+
11.
What would motivate you to become more involved? (Please choose all that apply)
No time available personally
Too active already
More activities that are of interest to me (ask us)
Pastoral issues
More adult formation needed
Bible study atmosphere more welcoming
More topics of faith development affered
More sitters needed for children
Parking
Other (please specify)
12.
Regarding Parish life and proposed activities, how informed do you consider yourself?
Very Informed
Generally informed
Not very informed
13.
How urgent is a new church facility to accommodate the growth of Our Lady of the Valley Parish?
Urgent
Very important
Needed
Not urgent
Not needed
14.
Do you believe new growth to the North and East in the next 2 decades warrant this project?
Yes
No
Maybe
15.
To what level do you feel parishioners will financially support the proposed project?
Strong Support
Average Support
Little Support
No Support
Unsure
16.
How would you rate the urgency of this?
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
17.
In general, what best describes your Mass attendance?
Every week
Almost every week
Once a month
A few times a year
Rarely
18.
Would you ever consider estate planning or leaving gifts that will benefit our Lady of the Valley?
Yes
No
Maybe
Already adding in our planning
19.
When should this project begin?
Right Now
Spring/Summer 2027
Late 2027
Hold off for a couple years
Not at all or Unsure
20.
Please rank the importance of the following parts of the proposed and long-range plan
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Site access and parking
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Building design
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Exterior
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Better layout
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Better heating and cooling
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Preserving statues or stained glass from the existing church
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
New flooring for the church
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Ministry spaces
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Facilities
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Additional space or buildings
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
21.
What pastoral & ministry priorities should guide the design for 5-10 years?
22.
Is the $10.2 million goal realistic? If not, what goal amount do you think is realistic?
Nine million Dollars
Eight million Dollars
Seven million Dollars
Other (please specify)
23.
In your opinion, who are three individuals most qualified to motivate parishioners in this project?
24.
If a campaign is conducted, would you be willing to
Yes
Maybe
No
Serve in a leadership role
Yes
Maybe
No
Join the campaign committee
Yes
Maybe
No
Making a few calls on prospective donors
Yes
Maybe
No
Make a gift or a pledge
Yes
Maybe
No
25.
If you answered yes or would consider, please estimate the amount of your gift or pledge over five years for the campaign.
$500-$1,000
$1,001-$5,000
$5,001-$10,000
$10,0001-$25,000
$25,001-$50,000
$50,001-$100,000
$100,001-$150,000
$150,001-$200,000
$200,001-$250,000+
Other (please specify)
26.
What would prevent you from supporting this new building?
27.
Is the logic to build this new building in this location rational? If not, what changes to the plan, building, or timing would you suggest?
28.
Would you or your family consider a memorial or commemorative gift?
Yes
No
Maybe
29.
Are you aware of any non-parish related company, foundation, or firm, who might provide some support to meet matching gifts?
30.
In this plan to expand our worship facilities is there any single element that would prevent you or your family from supporting the project in any way?
31.
Please let us know if you are aware of other potential competing capital fundraising campaigns in the area and if so, what?
32.
What are your thoughts or feelings about building the church in this new location?
33.
What do you see at other parishes that you think would be desirable at Our Lady of the Valley?
34.
If the new Church proves financially out of reach, how supportive would you be of renovating the current church as the alternative?
Very supportive
Supportive
Neutral
Not Supportive
35.
How important is it to come together to build a stronger, more connected community?
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
36.
How important is it to create more family-oriented activities that bring families together?
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Low Importance
Not Important
37.
Which course of action do you favor now?
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Not Sure
Building new offsite
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Not Sure
Renovating and expanding existing facilities
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Not Sure
Renovating now and working towards a new church
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Not Sure
Not sure
High Priority
Above Average
Average
Low Priority
No Priority
Not Sure
38.
Do you have any suggestions, concerns, or comments relating to the plan, building, timing or other concerns of this plan?
39.
What is your name? (Optional)
