Church communications

The Diocese of Jefferson City is conducting a survey to assist in the development of a communication strategy that will better serve the Catholic community in central and northeast Missouri. The survey takes about 7 minutes to complete. Your answers are confidential and will only be seen by consultants outside the Diocese of Jefferson City. Your participation is appreciated, and the feedback received will be used to shape the future of this diocese.

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* 1. I am a: 

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* 2. How much of the information you receive about the Catholic Church comes from each of the following?

  How much
Diocese of Jefferson City website
Catholic radio
The Missouri Catholic Conference
Print version of The Catholic Missourian
Non-religious TV (e.g., ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC, etc.)
Non-religious newspapers (e.g., News Tribune, Missourian, etc.)
Family and friends
Catholic television
Parish bulletin
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Chancery emails
Parish website, social media or emails
Pastor or other priests
Non-religious radio (Internet, AM or FM stations)
Diocesan Facebook
Catholic publications other than The Catholic Missourian (e.g., Columbia, Our Sunday Visitor, etc.)
Diocesan YouTube (online videos)
Catholic school website, social media or emails
Online version of The Catholic Missourian

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* 3. Please indicate how important information about each of the following is to you:

  How important
How to help teens and young adults remain connected to the Church
How to help children grow in their faith
Hearing from Bishop McKnight
How to connect my faith to my work
News about Pope Francis
Parish news and events
Programs that my parish can start or use
Catholic school news and events
Prayer and spirituality
Information on Church finances
Volunteer opportunities
Stewardship
Understanding the Catholic Church’s teachings
Vocations
News about the Catholic Church in the US
Catholic reflection on public policy issues (e.g., immigration, pro-life, etc.)

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* 4. How much do you agree with the following statements?

  How much
The Chancery is a good resource for parishes and Catholic schools.
The local media gives the Catholic Church fair and accurate coverage.
The Diocese of Jefferson City has a positive public image.
The Internet is my first source for news or information.
Overall, The Catholic Missourian provides useful information.
The Diocese of Jefferson City has been forthright with information on sexual abuse by clergy.
The Diocese of Jefferson City is transparent with finances.
Overall, I am satisfied with the information I am receiving from the Diocese of Jefferson City.
Much of the information I receive from the Catholic Church does not seem relevant to my life.

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* 5. What is the single most important area on which the Diocese of Jefferson City should focus its communications?

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