St. Gertrude Chicago 2021 Parish Survey

We Need Your Help!

Dear Friends of St. Gertrude,

With summer on the horizon and restrictions fading away, the pastoral staff is seeking ways to welcome back and serve all of you. We’d like your feedback and ask that you to fill out this quick survey.

If you need help filling it out, our staff is happy to assist you. Also, if you would like our team to follow up with you, please let us know the best way to contact you.

We’re glad to have you all back!

~ The Pastoral Staff of St. Gertrude Parish

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* 1. Are you a registered parishioner at St. Gertrude Chicago?

Yes.

No, I am not, nor am I registered parishioner at another parish.

No, but I am a parishioner at another parish (please list the parish below.)

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* 2. If you are a registered parishioner at St. Gertrude, then for how long have you been a parishioner?

Less than a year.

1-5 years.

6-10 years.

More than 10 years.

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* 3. During the pandemic, what are the ways in which you have attended Mass? (Check all that apply.)

In person.

St. Gertrude's live-stream.

I have not attended Mass during the pandemic.

I've been watching Mass on TV.

I've been going somewhere else.

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* 4. During the past month, what are the ways in which you have attended Mass? (Check all that apply.)

In person.

St. Gertrude's live-stream.

I have not attended Mass during the pandemic.

I've been watching Mass on TV.

I've been going somewhere else.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. As public health recommendations related to indoor restrictions ease, do you intend to return to in-person Mass in church in the next month?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Uncertain

Somewhat unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 6. If you are not planning on returning to in person church in the next month, what are the main reasons that support your plans? (Check all that apply.)

My own health and safety.

My family’s health and safety.

Health and safety of my fellow churchgoers.

Church is not currently relevant to me.

I practice my faith in other ways.

I disagree with the Church’s hierarchy.

I disagree with too many of the Church’s teachings.

Other.

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* 7. If do not plan on returning, would you be willing to further discuss your thoughts?

Yes

List your contact information if you are comfortable speaking with a member of our parish staff.

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* 8. What would you like to see happen at St. Gertrude parish?

All good the way it is

More devotional opportunities

Adult education

More outreach (opportunity for more community service)

More children’s activities (children’s liturgy of the word, etc.)

Teen activities

Is there anything else that you would like us to know?

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* 9. Have you experienced or seen or heard of religious/other institutions that have found ways to reconnect people? If so, then please share effective strategies.

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* 10. Should we continue live-streaming the 10:30 am Liturgy?

Yes