Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioner Survey

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish. This information will be compiled, analyzed and delivered to the Faith Forward team that will be prayerfully discerning future plans for our parish. Your feedback is very important and valued.

Hospitality

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* 1. The Cathedral fosters a culture of hospitality and community.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I Don't Know

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* 2. How could we best improve our sense of community?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
Add small faith groups within the parish	Add small faith groups within the parish Strongly Disagree	Add small faith groups within the parish Disagree	Add small faith groups within the parish Agree	Add small faith groups within the parish Strongly Agree	Add small faith groups within the parish I Don't Know
Add more parish events	Add more parish events Strongly Disagree	Add more parish events Disagree	Add more parish events Agree	Add more parish events Strongly Agree	Add more parish events I Don't Know
Offer more opportunities to share your faith with those not at the parish	Offer more opportunities to share your faith with those not at the parish Strongly Disagree	Offer more opportunities to share your faith with those not at the parish Disagree	Offer more opportunities to share your faith with those not at the parish Agree	Offer more opportunities to share your faith with those not at the parish Strongly Agree	Offer more opportunities to share your faith with those not at the parish I Don't Know
Welcome those who are visiting or new to the parish	Welcome those who are visiting or new to the parish Strongly Disagree	Welcome those who are visiting or new to the parish Disagree	Welcome those who are visiting or new to the parish Agree	Welcome those who are visiting or new to the parish Strongly Agree	Welcome those who are visiting or new to the parish I Don't Know
Other_______________________________________________________________	Other_______________________________________________________________ Strongly Disagree	Other_______________________________________________________________ Disagree	Other_______________________________________________________________ Agree	Other_______________________________________________________________ Strongly Agree	Other_______________________________________________________________ I Don't Know

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* 3. Please rank how you feel these statements would help our parish become more welcoming. (1 = Least Important and 4 = Most Important)

	1 = Least Important	2	3	4 = Most Important	I Don't Know
Greeters at Mass	Greeters at Mass 1 = Least Important	Greeters at Mass 2	Greeters at Mass 3	Greeters at Mass 4 = Most Important	Greeters at Mass I Don't Know
Timely sharing of names when a family registers	Timely sharing of names when a family registers 1 = Least Important	Timely sharing of names when a family registers 2	Timely sharing of names when a family registers 3	Timely sharing of names when a family registers 4 = Most Important	Timely sharing of names when a family registers I Don't Know
Parish leaders take a more active role in welcoming parishioners	Parish leaders take a more active role in welcoming parishioners 1 = Least Important	Parish leaders take a more active role in welcoming parishioners 2	Parish leaders take a more active role in welcoming parishioners 3	Parish leaders take a more active role in welcoming parishioners 4 = Most Important	Parish leaders take a more active role in welcoming parishioners I Don't Know

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* 4. HOSPITALITY - Please mark how you feel about these statements regarding parish hospitality.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
I feel welcome at our parish	I feel welcome at our parish Strongly Disagree	I feel welcome at our parish Disagree	I feel welcome at our parish Agree	I feel welcome at our parish Strongly Agree	I feel welcome at our parish I Don't Know
Our parish does a good job of welcoming new families who move into our community and join our parish	Our parish does a good job of welcoming new families who move into our community and join our parish Strongly Disagree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming new families who move into our community and join our parish Disagree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming new families who move into our community and join our parish Agree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming new families who move into our community and join our parish Strongly Agree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming new families who move into our community and join our parish I Don't Know
Our parish does a good job of welcoming back people who have left the parish	Our parish does a good job of welcoming back people who have left the parish Strongly Disagree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming back people who have left the parish Disagree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming back people who have left the parish Agree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming back people who have left the parish Strongly Agree	Our parish does a good job of welcoming back people who have left the parish I Don't Know
There is a spirit of hospitality among parishioners	There is a spirit of hospitality among parishioners Strongly Disagree	There is a spirit of hospitality among parishioners Disagree	There is a spirit of hospitality among parishioners Agree	There is a spirit of hospitality among parishioners Strongly Agree	There is a spirit of hospitality among parishioners I Don't Know
The clergy does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners	The clergy does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Strongly Disagree	The clergy does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Disagree	The clergy does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Agree	The clergy does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Strongly Agree	The clergy does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners I Don't Know
Most parishioners make an effort to get to know each other after Mass	Most parishioners make an effort to get to know each other after Mass Strongly Disagree	Most parishioners make an effort to get to know each other after Mass Disagree	Most parishioners make an effort to get to know each other after Mass Agree	Most parishioners make an effort to get to know each other after Mass Strongly Agree	Most parishioners make an effort to get to know each other after Mass I Don't Know

Please feel free to expand on any of your answers.

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* 5. Do the staff and employees adequately respond to your needs and present themselves professionally and with hospitality?

Yes

If no, please explain:

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* 6. How can the clergy improve in their ministry and relationship to the parish?

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* 7. Are there other ways the parish can improve its hospitality?

Prayer

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* 8. Please mark how you feel about these statements regarding prayer.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
My personal prayer life is excellent.	My personal prayer life is excellent. Strongly Disagree	My personal prayer life is excellent. Disagree	My personal prayer life is excellent. Agree	My personal prayer life is excellent. Strongly Agree	My personal prayer life is excellent. I Don't Know
I have a deep connection to the Eucharist.	I have a deep connection to the Eucharist. Strongly Disagree	I have a deep connection to the Eucharist. Disagree	I have a deep connection to the Eucharist. Agree	I have a deep connection to the Eucharist. Strongly Agree	I have a deep connection to the Eucharist. I Don't Know
Overall, the Cathedral is a place of prayer.	Overall, the Cathedral is a place of prayer. Strongly Disagree	Overall, the Cathedral is a place of prayer. Disagree	Overall, the Cathedral is a place of prayer. Agree	Overall, the Cathedral is a place of prayer. Strongly Agree	Overall, the Cathedral is a place of prayer. I Don't Know
The celebration of the Mass at the Cathedral helps me grow in prayer.	The celebration of the Mass at the Cathedral helps me grow in prayer. Strongly Disagree	The celebration of the Mass at the Cathedral helps me grow in prayer. Disagree	The celebration of the Mass at the Cathedral helps me grow in prayer. Agree	The celebration of the Mass at the Cathedral helps me grow in prayer. Strongly Agree	The celebration of the Mass at the Cathedral helps me grow in prayer. I Don't Know
I have a good understanding of Adoration, and the impact it has on my spiritual life and the life of the parish.	I have a good understanding of Adoration, and the impact it has on my spiritual life and the life of the parish. Strongly Disagree	I have a good understanding of Adoration, and the impact it has on my spiritual life and the life of the parish. Disagree	I have a good understanding of Adoration, and the impact it has on my spiritual life and the life of the parish. Agree	I have a good understanding of Adoration, and the impact it has on my spiritual life and the life of the parish. Strongly Agree	I have a good understanding of Adoration, and the impact it has on my spiritual life and the life of the parish. I Don't Know

Please feel free to expand on any of your answers.

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* 9. Rank these opportunities you might use to deepen your prayer life. (1 = Least Important and 7 = Most Important)

	1 = Least Important	2	3	4	5	6	7 = Most Important	I Don't Know
Adoration	Adoration 1 = Least Important	Adoration 2	Adoration 3	Adoration 4	Adoration 5	Adoration 6	Adoration 7 = Most Important	Adoration I Don't Know
Workshops	Workshops 1 = Least Important	Workshops 2	Workshops 3	Workshops 4	Workshops 5	Workshops 6	Workshops 7 = Most Important	Workshops I Don't Know
Rosary before Mass	Rosary before Mass 1 = Least Important	Rosary before Mass 2	Rosary before Mass 3	Rosary before Mass 4	Rosary before Mass 5	Rosary before Mass 6	Rosary before Mass 7 = Most Important	Rosary before Mass I Don't Know
Divine Mercy Chaplet	Divine Mercy Chaplet 1 = Least Important	Divine Mercy Chaplet 2	Divine Mercy Chaplet 3	Divine Mercy Chaplet 4	Divine Mercy Chaplet 5	Divine Mercy Chaplet 6	Divine Mercy Chaplet 7 = Most Important	Divine Mercy Chaplet I Don't Know
Bible Study	Bible Study 1 = Least Important	Bible Study 2	Bible Study 3	Bible Study 4	Bible Study 5	Bible Study 6	Bible Study 7 = Most Important	Bible Study I Don't Know
Pamphlets/Booklets	Pamphlets/Booklets 1 = Least Important	Pamphlets/Booklets 2	Pamphlets/Booklets 3	Pamphlets/Booklets 4	Pamphlets/Booklets 5	Pamphlets/Booklets 6	Pamphlets/Booklets 7 = Most Important	Pamphlets/Booklets I Don't Know
Electronic resources for prayer	Electronic resources for prayer 1 = Least Important	Electronic resources for prayer 2	Electronic resources for prayer 3	Electronic resources for prayer 4	Electronic resources for prayer 5	Electronic resources for prayer 6	Electronic resources for prayer 7 = Most Important	Electronic resources for prayer I Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please mark how you feel about these statements regarding the Sunday liturgies.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
The Mass is well organized and prayerfully celebrated.	The Mass is well organized and prayerfully celebrated. Strongly Disagree	The Mass is well organized and prayerfully celebrated. Disagree	The Mass is well organized and prayerfully celebrated. Agree	The Mass is well organized and prayerfully celebrated. Strongly Agree	The Mass is well organized and prayerfully celebrated. I Don't Know
The priests' homilies are always well prepared and inspirational.	The priests' homilies are always well prepared and inspirational. Strongly Disagree	The priests' homilies are always well prepared and inspirational. Disagree	The priests' homilies are always well prepared and inspirational. Agree	The priests' homilies are always well prepared and inspirational. Strongly Agree	The priests' homilies are always well prepared and inspirational. I Don't Know
The needs of families with young children are being met.	The needs of families with young children are being met. Strongly Disagree	The needs of families with young children are being met. Disagree	The needs of families with young children are being met. Agree	The needs of families with young children are being met. Strongly Agree	The needs of families with young children are being met. I Don't Know
Children in our parish have a positive experience with our Sunday liturgies.	Children in our parish have a positive experience with our Sunday liturgies. Strongly Disagree	Children in our parish have a positive experience with our Sunday liturgies. Disagree	Children in our parish have a positive experience with our Sunday liturgies. Agree	Children in our parish have a positive experience with our Sunday liturgies. Strongly Agree	Children in our parish have a positive experience with our Sunday liturgies. I Don't Know
The needs of persons with disabilities are met.	The needs of persons with disabilities are met. Strongly Disagree	The needs of persons with disabilities are met. Disagree	The needs of persons with disabilities are met. Agree	The needs of persons with disabilities are met. Strongly Agree	The needs of persons with disabilities are met. I Don't Know
The design and style of the church enhances the Mass and prayer.	The design and style of the church enhances the Mass and prayer. Strongly Disagree	The design and style of the church enhances the Mass and prayer. Disagree	The design and style of the church enhances the Mass and prayer. Agree	The design and style of the church enhances the Mass and prayer. Strongly Agree	The design and style of the church enhances the Mass and prayer. I Don't Know
Overall, I benefit from our Sunday liturgies.	Overall, I benefit from our Sunday liturgies. Strongly Disagree	Overall, I benefit from our Sunday liturgies. Disagree	Overall, I benefit from our Sunday liturgies. Agree	Overall, I benefit from our Sunday liturgies. Strongly Agree	Overall, I benefit from our Sunday liturgies. I Don't Know

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* 11. Are the sacraments and rituals adequately celebrated and prepared?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
Confirmation	Confirmation Strongly Disagree	Confirmation Disagree	Confirmation Agree	Confirmation Strongly Agree	Confirmation I Don't Know
Baptism	Baptism Strongly Disagree	Baptism Disagree	Baptism Agree	Baptism Strongly Agree	Baptism I Don't Know
The Eucharist	The Eucharist Strongly Disagree	The Eucharist Disagree	The Eucharist Agree	The Eucharist Strongly Agree	The Eucharist I Don't Know
Reconciliation	Reconciliation Strongly Disagree	Reconciliation Disagree	Reconciliation Agree	Reconciliation Strongly Agree	Reconciliation I Don't Know
Marriage	Marriage Strongly Disagree	Marriage Disagree	Marriage Agree	Marriage Strongly Agree	Marriage I Don't Know
Holy Orders	Holy Orders Strongly Disagree	Holy Orders Disagree	Holy Orders Agree	Holy Orders Strongly Agree	Holy Orders I Don't Know
Anointing of the Sick	Anointing of the Sick Strongly Disagree	Anointing of the Sick Disagree	Anointing of the Sick Agree	Anointing of the Sick Strongly Agree	Anointing of the Sick I Don't Know

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* 12. How does music ministry at the Cathedral influence your "full, conscious, and active" participation at Mass?

It is distracting

It doesn't influence me at all.

Sometimes it leads me to prayer.

It usually deepens my prayer.

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* 13. Please rank the following music related factors that influence your overall satisfaction with the music at Mass. (1 = Highest and 5 = Lowest)

Familiarity - how well everyone knows the song.

Genre - the type/style of music played.

Liturgical Appropriateness - music is appropriate to the liturgical season/related to the themes and readings of the day.

Quality - the skill with which the music is played.

Singability - the ease of the music for the average person to sing.

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* 14. What types of prayer do you regularly experience at the Cathedral? (Check all that apply.)

Saturday/Sunday weekend Mass

Daily Mass

Eucharistic Adoration

Reconciliation/Confession

Liturgical Services (e.g. Stations of the Cross, Rosary, Advent Services, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 15. The Cathedral provides many opportunities to grow in prayer.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I Don't Know

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* 16. Are there other ways the parish can deepen our spirituality through prayer?

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* 17. How could the Cathedral better provide opportunities for you to pray?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
More focus on the sacramental life (Mass, Reconciliation, etc.)	More focus on the sacramental life (Mass, Reconciliation, etc.) Strongly Disagree	More focus on the sacramental life (Mass, Reconciliation, etc.) Disagree	More focus on the sacramental life (Mass, Reconciliation, etc.) Agree	More focus on the sacramental life (Mass, Reconciliation, etc.) Strongly Agree	More focus on the sacramental life (Mass, Reconciliation, etc.) I Don't Know
Adding parish-based retreats	Adding parish-based retreats Strongly Disagree	Adding parish-based retreats Disagree	Adding parish-based retreats Agree	Adding parish-based retreats Strongly Agree	Adding parish-based retreats I Don't Know
Adding more scripture studies	Adding more scripture studies Strongly Disagree	Adding more scripture studies Disagree	Adding more scripture studies Agree	Adding more scripture studies Strongly Agree	Adding more scripture studies I Don't Know

Formation

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* 18. How much have you grown in faith during your time as a Cathedral parishioner?

Not at All

Very Little

Somewhat

Very Much

Tremendously

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* 19. Please mark how you feel about these comments regarding formation.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
Our parish provides quality opportunities for faith formation.	Our parish provides quality opportunities for faith formation. Strongly Disagree	Our parish provides quality opportunities for faith formation. Disagree	Our parish provides quality opportunities for faith formation. Agree	Our parish provides quality opportunities for faith formation. Strongly Agree	Our parish provides quality opportunities for faith formation. I Don't Know
Parishioners are continuing to be formed as good stewards.	Parishioners are continuing to be formed as good stewards. Strongly Disagree	Parishioners are continuing to be formed as good stewards. Disagree	Parishioners are continuing to be formed as good stewards. Agree	Parishioners are continuing to be formed as good stewards. Strongly Agree	Parishioners are continuing to be formed as good stewards. I Don't Know
Our clergy utilizes the homilies, parish gatherings and other public opportunities to provide faith formation.	Our clergy utilizes the homilies, parish gatherings and other public opportunities to provide faith formation. Strongly Disagree	Our clergy utilizes the homilies, parish gatherings and other public opportunities to provide faith formation. Disagree	Our clergy utilizes the homilies, parish gatherings and other public opportunities to provide faith formation. Agree	Our clergy utilizes the homilies, parish gatherings and other public opportunities to provide faith formation. Strongly Agree	Our clergy utilizes the homilies, parish gatherings and other public opportunities to provide faith formation. I Don't Know

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* 20. As an adult, what topics regarding our Catholic faith would you be interested in learning more about? (Please check all that apply.)

Catholic teaching

Scripture (Bible)

Spirituality & Prayer

Community Service

Inter-religious Events

Morality

Devotions & Practices

Church History

Spirituality of Marriage and Family Life

Canon (Church) Law

Sacraments & Liturgy

Exercising Faith in the Workplace

Social Outreach

Catholic Parenting Skills

Other (please specify)

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* 21. I am satisfied with the youth ministry program.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I Don't Know

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* 22. If not, what youth faith formation classes would you like to see at the Cathedral?

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* 23. Are you interested in belonging to a small faith based group that meets regularly for prayer, formation, and fellowship?

Yes

Service

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* 24. The Cathedral helps me to serve:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
The Church	The Church Strongly Disagree	The Church Disagree	The Church Agree	The Church Strongly Agree	The Church I Don't Know
Each other	Each other Strongly Disagree	Each other Disagree	Each other Agree	Each other Strongly Agree	Each other I Don't Know
The less fortunate	The less fortunate Strongly Disagree	The less fortunate Disagree	The less fortunate Agree	The less fortunate Strongly Agree	The less fortunate I Don't Know

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* 25. What would help increase your involvement in service opportunities?

	1 = Least Important	2	3	4	5	6	7 = Most Important	I Don't Know
Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process.	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. 1 = Least Important	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. 2	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. 3	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. 4	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. 5	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. 6	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. 7 = Most Important	Improving the annual Stewardship renewal process. I Don't Know
Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls)	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) 1 = Least Important	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) 2	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) 3	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) 4	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) 5	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) 6	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) 7 = Most Important	Improving communication of Stewardship service opportunities (website, bulletin, e-mail, phone calls) I Don't Know
Being personally invited to serve.	Being personally invited to serve. 1 = Least Important	Being personally invited to serve. 2	Being personally invited to serve. 3	Being personally invited to serve. 4	Being personally invited to serve. 5	Being personally invited to serve. 6	Being personally invited to serve. 7 = Most Important	Being personally invited to serve. I Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 26. Does the parish adequately meeting the needs of those in special circumstances?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
Poor	Poor Strongly Disagree	Poor Disagree	Poor Agree	Poor Strongly Agree	Poor I Don't Know
Sick	Sick Strongly Disagree	Sick Disagree	Sick Agree	Sick Strongly Agree	Sick I Don't Know
Refugees	Refugees Strongly Disagree	Refugees Disagree	Refugees Agree	Refugees Strongly Agree	Refugees I Don't Know
Immigrants	Immigrants Strongly Disagree	Immigrants Disagree	Immigrants Agree	Immigrants Strongly Agree	Immigrants I Don't Know
Physically disabled	Physically disabled Strongly Disagree	Physically disabled Disagree	Physically disabled Agree	Physically disabled Strongly Agree	Physically disabled I Don't Know
Mentally disabled	Mentally disabled Strongly Disagree	Mentally disabled Disagree	Mentally disabled Agree	Mentally disabled Strongly Agree	Mentally disabled I Don't Know
Addicted	Addicted Strongly Disagree	Addicted Disagree	Addicted Agree	Addicted Strongly Agree	Addicted I Don't Know
Divorced	Divorced Strongly Disagree	Divorced Disagree	Divorced Agree	Divorced Strongly Agree	Divorced I Don't Know
Abused	Abused Strongly Disagree	Abused Disagree	Abused Agree	Abused Strongly Agree	Abused I Don't Know
Imprisoned	Imprisoned Strongly Disagree	Imprisoned Disagree	Imprisoned Agree	Imprisoned Strongly Agree	Imprisoned I Don't Know
Single parent households	Single parent households Strongly Disagree	Single parent households Disagree	Single parent households Agree	Single parent households Strongly Agree	Single parent households I Don't Know
Multi-generational households	Multi-generational households Strongly Disagree	Multi-generational households Disagree	Multi-generational households Agree	Multi-generational households Strongly Agree	Multi-generational households I Don't Know

Any suggestions?

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* 27. Please mark how you feel regarding the following statements.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
Parishioners reach out to inactive parish members.	Parishioners reach out to inactive parish members. Strongly Disagree	Parishioners reach out to inactive parish members. Disagree	Parishioners reach out to inactive parish members. Agree	Parishioners reach out to inactive parish members. Strongly Agree	Parishioners reach out to inactive parish members. I Don't Know
Members of the Cathedral parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries.	Members of the Cathedral parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries. Strongly Disagree	Members of the Cathedral parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries. Disagree	Members of the Cathedral parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries. Agree	Members of the Cathedral parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries. Strongly Agree	Members of the Cathedral parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries. I Don't Know
Parish ministries exist to provide help to people other than parishioners who are in need.	Parish ministries exist to provide help to people other than parishioners who are in need. Strongly Disagree	Parish ministries exist to provide help to people other than parishioners who are in need. Disagree	Parish ministries exist to provide help to people other than parishioners who are in need. Agree	Parish ministries exist to provide help to people other than parishioners who are in need. Strongly Agree	Parish ministries exist to provide help to people other than parishioners who are in need. I Don't Know
Parishioners know and understand the purpose and goals of the parish.	Parishioners know and understand the purpose and goals of the parish. Strongly Disagree	Parishioners know and understand the purpose and goals of the parish. Disagree	Parishioners know and understand the purpose and goals of the parish. Agree	Parishioners know and understand the purpose and goals of the parish. Strongly Agree	Parishioners know and understand the purpose and goals of the parish. I Don't Know
I feel that I have the opportunity to use my gifts in the parish community.	I feel that I have the opportunity to use my gifts in the parish community. Strongly Disagree	I feel that I have the opportunity to use my gifts in the parish community. Disagree	I feel that I have the opportunity to use my gifts in the parish community. Agree	I feel that I have the opportunity to use my gifts in the parish community. Strongly Agree	I feel that I have the opportunity to use my gifts in the parish community. I Don't Know

Finance

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* 28. The leaders of the parish are good stewards of parish funds.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I Don't Know

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* 29. Which of the following best describes how you feel about tithing of treasure?

I follow the biblical concept of tithing by giving the "first fruits". 10% of my gross income (8% to the parish and 2% to other charities).

I follow the biblical concept of tithing by giving the "first fruits". 10% of my gross income (5% to the parish and 5% to other charities).

For me, tithing means giving a percentage of my gross income, but not 10%.

I take care of my personal bills and then give to the parish from what is left over.

I make an occasional donation, but I do not give a percentage of my income.

I do not believe in giving money to the Church or charity.

Other (please specify)

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* 30. If you do not believe in the biblical concept of tithing, why not? (Check all that apply.)

Giving money to our parish does not result in any direct benefit to my family or me.

The money given to our parish is not spent well.

There are too many other things my money goes for. If I were to give a percentage of my gross income, I would not be able to support my current lifestyle.

Too much of the money contributed does not stay in the parish.

The parish is relatively well off. I prefer to give to more needy causes.

Other (please specify)

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* 31. The parish:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
Has plenty of income for the needs.	Has plenty of income for the needs. Strongly Disagree	Has plenty of income for the needs. Disagree	Has plenty of income for the needs. Agree	Has plenty of income for the needs. Strongly Agree	Has plenty of income for the needs. I Don't Know
Needs more income to meet current needs.	Needs more income to meet current needs. Strongly Disagree	Needs more income to meet current needs. Disagree	Needs more income to meet current needs. Agree	Needs more income to meet current needs. Strongly Agree	Needs more income to meet current needs. I Don't Know
Needs more income to expand opportunities.	Needs more income to expand opportunities. Strongly Disagree	Needs more income to expand opportunities. Disagree	Needs more income to expand opportunities. Agree	Needs more income to expand opportunities. Strongly Agree	Needs more income to expand opportunities. I Don't Know
Should cut to meet budget expenses.	Should cut to meet budget expenses. Strongly Disagree	Should cut to meet budget expenses. Disagree	Should cut to meet budget expenses. Agree	Should cut to meet budget expenses. Strongly Agree	Should cut to meet budget expenses. I Don't Know

Facilities & Equipment

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* 32. In your opinion, how well are these facilities being maintained?

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent	I don't have an impression
COLG (N. 14th Avenue)	COLG (N. 14th Avenue) Poor	COLG (N. 14th Avenue) Average	COLG (N. 14th Avenue) Good	COLG (N. 14th Avenue) Excellent	COLG (N. 14th Avenue) I don't have an impression
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Hall (Avenue J)	Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Hall (Avenue J) Poor	Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Hall (Avenue J) Average	Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Hall (Avenue J) Good	Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Hall (Avenue J) Excellent	Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Hall (Avenue J) I don't have an impression
Sacred Heart Church and School (Central Avenue)	Sacred Heart Church and School (Central Avenue) Poor	Sacred Heart Church and School (Central Avenue) Average	Sacred Heart Church and School (Central Avenue) Good	Sacred Heart Church and School (Central Avenue) Excellent	Sacred Heart Church and School (Central Avenue) I don't have an impression
Sisters Convent (Avenue J)	Sisters Convent (Avenue J) Poor	Sisters Convent (Avenue J) Average	Sisters Convent (Avenue J) Good	Sisters Convent (Avenue J) Excellent	Sisters Convent (Avenue J) I don't have an impression
Priests Rectory (First Avenue)	Priests Rectory (First Avenue) Poor	Priests Rectory (First Avenue) Average	Priests Rectory (First Avenue) Good	Priests Rectory (First Avenue) Excellent	Priests Rectory (First Avenue) I don't have an impression

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* 33. What do you feel is the most important improvement needed for the facilities?

Communication & Parish Involvement

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* 34. RECEIVING INFORMATION: Of the following options, please rank the manner in which you receive information about parish life. (1 = Highest, 7 = Lowest)

Bulletin

Discussion with other parishioners

Announcements at Mass

Parish Website

Facebook

School Newsletter

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* 35. BULLETIN - Please mark how you feel about these statements regarding our parish bulletin.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
I read the paper copy of the bulletin weekly.	I read the paper copy of the bulletin weekly. Strongly Disagree	I read the paper copy of the bulletin weekly. Disagree	I read the paper copy of the bulletin weekly. Agree	I read the paper copy of the bulletin weekly. Strongly Agree	I read the paper copy of the bulletin weekly. I Don't Know
The layout of the bulletin is clean and information is easy to find.	The layout of the bulletin is clean and information is easy to find. Strongly Disagree	The layout of the bulletin is clean and information is easy to find. Disagree	The layout of the bulletin is clean and information is easy to find. Agree	The layout of the bulletin is clean and information is easy to find. Strongly Agree	The layout of the bulletin is clean and information is easy to find. I Don't Know
I view the bulletin online regularly.	I view the bulletin online regularly. Strongly Disagree	I view the bulletin online regularly. Disagree	I view the bulletin online regularly. Agree	I view the bulletin online regularly. Strongly Agree	I view the bulletin online regularly. I Don't Know

Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve the parish bulletin?

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* 36. PARISH WEBSITE - Please mark how you feel about these statements regarding our parish website.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
I use the parish website often.	I use the parish website often. Strongly Disagree	I use the parish website often. Disagree	I use the parish website often. Agree	I use the parish website often. Strongly Agree	I use the parish website often. I Don't Know
I can find the information I am looking for on the website very easily.	I can find the information I am looking for on the website very easily. Strongly Disagree	I can find the information I am looking for on the website very easily. Disagree	I can find the information I am looking for on the website very easily. Agree	I can find the information I am looking for on the website very easily. Strongly Agree	I can find the information I am looking for on the website very easily. I Don't Know

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* 37. Rank ways we could improve communication in general for our parish. (1 is Least Effective and 5 is Most Effective)

	1 = Least Effective	2	3	4	5 = Most Effective	I Don't Know
More announcements at Mass	More announcements at Mass 1 = Least Effective	More announcements at Mass 2	More announcements at Mass 3	More announcements at Mass 4	More announcements at Mass 5 = Most Effective	More announcements at Mass I Don't Know
A Parish Newsletter	A Parish Newsletter 1 = Least Effective	A Parish Newsletter 2	A Parish Newsletter 3	A Parish Newsletter 4	A Parish Newsletter 5 = Most Effective	A Parish Newsletter I Don't Know
More information in the weekly bulletin	More information in the weekly bulletin 1 = Least Effective	More information in the weekly bulletin 2	More information in the weekly bulletin 3	More information in the weekly bulletin 4	More information in the weekly bulletin 5 = Most Effective	More information in the weekly bulletin I Don't Know
Increased use of Facebook	Increased use of Facebook 1 = Least Effective	Increased use of Facebook 2	Increased use of Facebook 3	Increased use of Facebook 4	Increased use of Facebook 5 = Most Effective	Increased use of Facebook I Don't Know
Increased use of Flocknote (text & email)	Increased use of Flocknote (text & email) 1 = Least Effective	Increased use of Flocknote (text & email) 2	Increased use of Flocknote (text & email) 3	Increased use of Flocknote (text & email) 4	Increased use of Flocknote (text & email) 5 = Most Effective	Increased use of Flocknote (text & email) I Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 38. The parish effectively communicates information about the various ministries and opportunities.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I Don't Know

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* 39. How involved are you in parish life? (Choose one)

Involved in several parish ministries

Active in one ministry

Attend Mass regularly, but do not actively participate in any parish ministry

Do not attend Mass regularly or participate in any parish ministry

I would like to be involved but,

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* 40. If you are not actively involved in parish life, why not?

I am active.

I'd like to be, but I've never been asked.

I don't have time.

I don't know anyone well enough to get involved.

None of the current ministries interest me.

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* 41. The councils are adequately understood and organized.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
The Pastoral Council	The Pastoral Council Strongly Disagree	The Pastoral Council Disagree	The Pastoral Council Agree	The Pastoral Council Strongly Agree	The Pastoral Council I Don't Know
Stewardship Council	Stewardship Council Strongly Disagree	Stewardship Council Disagree	Stewardship Council Agree	Stewardship Council Strongly Agree	Stewardship Council I Don't Know
Finance Council	Finance Council Strongly Disagree	Finance Council Disagree	Finance Council Agree	Finance Council Strongly Agree	Finance Council I Don't Know
School Council	School Council Strongly Disagree	School Council Disagree	School Council Agree	School Council Strongly Agree	School Council I Don't Know

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* 42. How can the Cathedral better connect you with ministries and opportunities?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	I Don't Know
The annual stewardship renewal process	The annual stewardship renewal process Strongly Disagree	The annual stewardship renewal process Disagree	The annual stewardship renewal process Agree	The annual stewardship renewal process Strongly Agree	The annual stewardship renewal process I Don't Know
Ministry Guide Book	Ministry Guide Book Strongly Disagree	Ministry Guide Book Disagree	Ministry Guide Book Agree	Ministry Guide Book Strongly Agree	Ministry Guide Book I Don't Know
Ministry fair	Ministry fair Strongly Disagree	Ministry fair Disagree	Ministry fair Agree	Ministry fair Strongly Agree	Ministry fair I Don't Know

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* 43. Which ministerial or stewardship opportunities are missing that our parish could benefit from?

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* 44. What is your dream for Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish?

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* 45. Age?

12 to 17

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 46. Gender?

Female

Male

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* 47. Country of origin?

United States

Mexico

Guatemala

Other

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* 48. Which of the following best describes your current relationship status?

Single

Married in Church

Married Civilly

Co-habiting

Divorced

Widowed

Religious/Ordained

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* 49. How long have you been a member of the parish?

Under 1 year

2-5 years

6-15 years

16-30 years

31+

Thank you!

Please attend Faith Forward Sunday on September 10th at 4:00 PM. This is an excellent way to share your hopes and dreams for the parish in person with the Faith Forward team.