St. Patrick's Parishioner Survey Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for St. Patrick's 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 Question Title * 1. St. Patrick's fosters a culture of hospitality and community. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree I Don't Know Question Title * 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 (please specify) Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 pastor does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners The pastor does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Strongly Disagree The pastor does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Disagree The pastor does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Agree The pastor does a good job of meeting and engaging parishioners Strongly Agree The pastor 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 The parish staff adequately responds to my needs and they present themselves professionally and with hospitality The parish staff adequately responds to my needs and they present themselves professionally and with hospitality Strongly Disagree The parish staff adequately responds to my needs and they present themselves professionally and with hospitality Disagree The parish staff adequately responds to my needs and they present themselves professionally and with hospitality Agree The parish staff adequately responds to my needs and they present themselves professionally and with hospitality Strongly Agree The parish staff adequately responds to my needs and they present themselves professionally and with hospitality I Don't Know Please feel free to expand on any of your answers. Question Title * 5. How can the pastor improve in his ministry and relationship to the parish? Question Title * 6. Are there other ways the parish can improve its hospitality? Prayer Question Title * 7. 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, St. Patrick's is a place of prayer Overall, St. Patrick's is a place of prayer Strongly Disagree Overall, St. Patrick's is a place of prayer Disagree Overall, St. Patrick's is a place of prayer Agree Overall, St. Patrick's is a place of prayer Strongly Agree Overall, St. Patrick's is a place of prayer I Don't Know The celebration of the Mass at St. Patrick's helps me grow in prayer The celebration of the Mass at St. Patrick's helps me grow in prayer Strongly Disagree The celebration of the Mass at St. Patrick's helps me grow in prayer Disagree The celebration of the Mass at St. Patrick's helps me grow in prayer Agree The celebration of the Mass at St. Patrick's helps me grow in prayer Strongly Agree The celebration of the Mass at St. Patrick's 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. Question Title * 8. 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) Question Title * 9. 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 pastor's homilies are always well prepared and inspirational The pastor's homilies are always well prepared and inspirational Strongly Disagree The pastor's homilies are always well prepared and inspirational Disagree The pastor's homilies are always well prepared and inspirational Agree The pastor's homilies are always well prepared and inspirational Strongly Agree The pastor's 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 Question Title * 10. 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 Question Title * 11. How does music ministry at St. Patrick's 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 Question Title * 12. Please rank the following music related factors that influence your overall satisfaction with the music at Mass. (1 = Highest and 5 = Lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 Familiarity - how well everyone knows the song 1 2 3 4 5 Genre - the type/style of music played 1 2 3 4 5 Liturgical Appropriateness - music is appropriate to the liturgical season/related to the themes and readings of the day 1 2 3 4 5 Quality - the skill with which the music is played 1 2 3 4 5 Singability - the ease of the music for the average person to sing Question Title * 13. What types of prayer do you regularly experience at St. Patrick's? (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) Question Title * 14. St. Patrick's provides many opportunities to grow in prayer. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree I Don't Know Question Title * 15. Are there other ways the parish can deepen our spirituality through prayer? Question Title * 16. How could St. Patrick's 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 Question Title * 17. How much have you grown in faith during your time as a St. Patrick's parishioner? Not at All Very Little Somewhat Very Much Tremendously Question Title * 18. 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 Question Title * 19. 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) Question Title * 20. I am satisfied with the youth ministry program. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree I Don't Know Question Title * 21. If not, what youth faith formation classes would you like to see at St. Patrick's? Question Title * 22. Are you interested in belonging to a small faith based group that meets regularly for prayer, formation, and fellowship? Yes No Service Question Title * 23. St. Patrick's 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 community The community Strongly Disagree The community Disagree The community Agree The community Strongly Agree The community 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 Question Title * 24. 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) Question Title * 25. 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? Question Title * 26. 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 St. Patrick's parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries Members of the St. Patrick's parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries Strongly Disagree Members of the St. Patrick's parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries Disagree Members of the St. Patrick's parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries Agree Members of the St. Patrick's parish respond to the gospel message to serve the poor through parish ministries Strongly Agree Members of the St. Patrick's 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 Question Title * 27. The leaders of the parish are good stewards of parish funds. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree I Don't Know Question Title * 28. 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) 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) Question Title * 29. 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) Question Title * 30. The parish: Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree I Don't Know Has plenty of income for our needs Has plenty of income for our needs Strongly Disagree Has plenty of income for our needs Disagree Has plenty of income for our needs Agree Has plenty of income for our needs Strongly Agree Has plenty of income for our needs I Don't Know Need more income to meet current needs Need more income to meet current needs Strongly Disagree Need more income to meet current needs Disagree Need more income to meet current needs Agree Need more income to meet current needs Strongly Agree Need more income to meet current needs I Don't Know Need more income to expand our opportunities Need more income to expand our opportunities Strongly Disagree Need more income to expand our opportunities Disagree Need more income to expand our opportunities Agree Need more income to expand our opportunities Strongly Agree Need more income to expand our 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 Question Title * 31. In your opinion, how well are these facilities being maintained? Poor Average Good Excellent I don't have an impression St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick's Church Poor St. Patrick's Church Average St. Patrick's Church Good St. Patrick's Church Excellent St. Patrick's Church I don't have an impression School School Poor School Average School Good School Excellent School I don't have an impression Rectory Rectory Poor Rectory Average Rectory Good Rectory Excellent Rectory I don't have an impression Parish Offices Parish Offices Poor Parish Offices Average Parish Offices Good Parish Offices Excellent Parish Offices I don't have an impression Parish Hall Parish Hall Poor Parish Hall Average Parish Hall Good Parish Hall Excellent Parish Hall I don't have an impression Question Title * 32. Do you feel we have the facilities available to accommodate our parish and school organization needs (i.e. meeting rooms, banquet space, etc.)? Question Title * 33. What do you feel is the most important improvement needed for the facilities? School Question Title * 34. How would you rate St. Patrick's school based on the following statements. Poor Average Good Excellent I Don't Know Quality of overall academics Quality of overall academics Poor Quality of overall academics Average Quality of overall academics Good Quality of overall academics Excellent Quality of overall academics I Don't Know Quality of Catholic religion being taught Quality of Catholic religion being taught Poor Quality of Catholic religion being taught Average Quality of Catholic religion being taught Good Quality of Catholic religion being taught Excellent Quality of Catholic religion being taught I Don't Know Quality of faculty/staff Quality of faculty/staff Poor Quality of faculty/staff Average Quality of faculty/staff Good Quality of faculty/staff Excellent Quality of faculty/staff I Don't Know Quality of administration Quality of administration Poor Quality of administration Average Quality of administration Good Quality of administration Excellent Quality of administration I Don't Know Question Title * 35. Are there any opportunities to improve St. Patrick's school that you would like to share? Communication & Parish Involvement Question Title * 36. RECEIVING INFORMATION: Of the following options, please rank the manner in which you receive information about parish life. (1 = Highest, 7 = Lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bulletin 1 2 3 4 5 6 Discussion with other parishioners 1 2 3 4 5 6 Announcements at Mass 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parish Website 1 2 3 4 5 6 Facebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 School Newsletter Question Title * 37. 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? Question Title * 38. 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 Question Title * 39. 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) Question Title * 40. The parish effectively communicates information about the various ministries and opportunities. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree I Don't Know Question Title * 41. 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 Not aware of what parish ministries are offered Do not attend Mass regularly or participate in any parish ministry Not a parishioner at St. Patrick's I would like to be involved but, Question Title * 42. 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 Question Title * 43. 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 Question Title * 44. How can St. Patrick's 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 Question Title * 45. Which ministerial or stewardship opportunities are missing that our parish could benefit from? Question Title * 46. What is your dream for St. Patrick's parish? Question Title * 47. 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 Question Title * 48. Gender? Female Male Question Title * 49. Country of origin? United States Mexico Guatemala Other Question Title * 50. Which of the following best describes your current relationship status? Single Married in Church Married Civilly Co-habiting Divorced Widowed Religious/Ordained Question Title * 51. 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 April 29th 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. Done
