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St Patrick ChuchParish Survey - 2015

Thank you in advance for participating in our Parish Survey. Father Joe, the Parish staff and Parish Leaders are counting on your input to help St Patrick's better serve you and our community

DEMOGRAPHICSAre you registered at St. Patrick Church? 100 Yes 9 NoMarital status 7 Single 91 Married 2 Separated 9 WidowedAge 4 18-35 43 35-55 54 over 55 How long have you attended St. Patrick Church? 12 < 5 yrs 17 5-10 Yrs 70 > 10 yrsDo you have school age children? 33 Yes 60 No

My family has particpated in the following Sacraments at St. Patrick Church: check all that apply 102 Mass 59 Reconciliation 65 Religious Education 54 Baptism 51 Confirmation20 Wedding 23 Funeral 8 Sacrament of the 58 First Communion

SickPARISH LIFEDo you participate in parish activities other than attending Mass? 77 Yes 34 NoIf yes, check all that apply 39 Social Events 25 Religious Education 34 Volunteering 13 Community Service 14 Fundraising

21 Golf Tournament 7 Parish Council 38 Tag Sale 9 Parish Picnic 19 Womens Guild6 Mens Prayer Group 6 Funeral Ministry 10 Bible Study 8 Choir 7 Childrens Choir7 Diocesan Functions 4 Mothers Club

In which parish activities would you like to become more active ?Check all that apply 18 Social Events 5 Religious Education 38 Volunteering 27 Community Service 7 Fundraising

2 Golf Tournament 1 Parish Council 9 Tag Sale 5 Parish Picnic 7 Womens Guid4 Mens Prayer Group 3 Funeral Ministry 8 Bible Study 2 Choir - Childrens Choir2 Diocesan Functions 3 Mothers Club

Rate the importance of the following aspects of Catholic Parish Life in general:

Mass/ Sacraments 108 Very Important 2 Somewhat Important - Not ImportantReligious education 96 Very Important 8 Somewhat Important 3 Not ImportantReconciliation 69 Very Important 33 Somewhat Important 4 Not ImportantSocial Events 42 Very Important 56 Somewhat Important 6 Not ImportantVolunteering 64 Very Important 36 Somewhat Important 4 Not ImportantCommunity Service 64 Very Important 40 Somewhat Important - Not ImportantYouth Programs (other that Religious Ed.) 70 Very Important 28 Somewhat Important 3 Not ImportantFinances and Stewardship 62 Very Important 34 Somewhat Important 1 Not Important

In general, how do you rate St. Patrick's performance in the following areas of Parish Life:

Mass/ Sacraments 79 Excellent 30 Good 1 Fair - PoorReligious Education 42 Excellent 34 Good 8 Fair - PoorReconciliation 39 Excellent 40 Good 4 Fair 1 PoorSocial Events 17 Excellent 47 Good 23 Fair 2 PoorVolunteering 16 Excellent 40 Good 23 Fair 3 PoorCommunity Service 19 Excellent 35 Good 22 Fair 4 PoorYouth Programs (other than Religious Ed.) 14 Excellent 29 Good 23 Fair 9 PoorFinances and Stewardship 18 Excellent 45 Good 19 Fair 3 Poor

WEEKLY MASS

How often do you attend Mass? 91 Weekly 17 2-3x/Month 1 Once/Month - Special OccasionsWhich mass do you typically attend ? 31 5:15 31 8:30 24 10:30 12 12:00 Noon 15 Varies

Please evaluate the weekly mass experience in the following areas:

Liturgy and Ritual 65 Excellent 41 Good - Fair 1 Poor Homilies 59 Excellent 42 Good 6 Fair 2 Poor Lectors 58 Excellent 47 Good 2 Fair 3 Poor Music 65 Excellent 30 Good 13 Fair 1 Poor Prayerful Atmosphere 54 Excellent 45 Good 5 Fair 1 Poor Church Appearance 82 Excellent 24 Good 1 Fair - Poor Hospitality/Fellowship 55 Excellent 42 Good 6 Fair 1 Poor

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How often do you attend Mass? 92 Weekly 15 2-3x/Month 1 1x/Month 1 Special OccasionsDoes the current Mass schedule meet your needs? 98 Yes 4 NoWould you be likely to attend a Sunday Evening mass? 34 Yes 62 No

Which of the following themed masses would you be interested in attending?Check all that apply 44 Family Mass 33 Teaching Mass 11 Teen Mass

Do you have a suggestion to make the mass more meaningful or relevant for you?

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Do you currently have children in the religious ed program? 23 Yes 85 NoIf yes, rate the program in the following categories:

curriuclum /content 11 Excellent 10 Good 1 Fair - Poorteachers 10 Excellent 10 Good 3 Fair - Poorconvenience/ scheduling 4 Excellent 10 Good 4 Fair 4 Poorfees 5 Excellent 11 Good 7 Fair - Poor

YOUTH GROUP

How important is the re-establishment of a Youth Group at St Patricks ? 64 Very Important 22 Somewhat Important 3 Not ImportantWould you encourage your children to join? 47 Yes 3 NoWould you be willing to donate your time 24 Yes 19 NoWhat age group (s) should it serve check all that apply 41 6th-8th grades 43 9th-12th gradesWhat time would be most convenient for scheduled meetings? 9 Weekday Evening 22 Sunday Evening 16 After a regular Mass

How important are the following for a successful youth group?

Reinforcement of catholic faith and teachings 64 Very Important 18 Somewhat Important 1 Not ImportantEnergetic Leadership 69 Very Important 8 Somewhat Important 1 Not ImportantSocial Opportunities 58 Very Important 20 Somewhat Important - Not ImportantMission trips 42 Very Important 33 Somewhat Important 4 Not ImportantCommunity service, credits and opportunities 59 Very Important 22 Somewhat Important - Not ImportantPartcipation in Diocesan Youth Events 36 Very Important 38 Somewhat Important 4 Not Important

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PARISH SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING

React to the following statements:

I feel my current giving is at an appropriate level 96 Agree 5 Disagree 5 No opinionI can afford to give more 26 Agree 53 Disagree 18 No opinionI cannot afford to give more 55 Agree 21 Disagree 15 No opinionI would be inclined to give more if the parish better served my needs 12 Agree 54 Disagree 23 No opinionThere are too many second collections 41 Agree 37 Disagree 18 No opinionThere are too many requests for funds from groups outside the parish 38 Agree 33 Disagree 19 No opinionI prefer on-line giving to support the parish 21 Agree 40 Disagree 21 No opinionI'm willing to increase my weekly giving to help retire diocesan debt 17 Agree 40 Disagree 28 No opinionI would prefer to make a gift to a dedicated fundraising effort to help retire diocesan debt 27 Agree 31 Disagree 31 No opinion I'm not willing to give to reduce diocesan debt 17 Agree 32 Disagree 32 No opinion

COMMUNICATION

Please describe your knowledge of Parish activities, events, and ministries 50 Well Informed 45 Somewhat Important 3 Poorly InformedPlease describe your knowledge of Diocesan activities, events, and ministries 25 Well Informed 51 Somewhat Important 12 Poorly Informed

Where do you currently get information about St. Patrick Church?check all that apply: 85 Bulletin 81 At Mass 12 Website 3 E-mail 7 Word of Mouth

(Please ProvideWhat is the most convenient/ effective way for St Patricks to communicate with you?check all that apply: 78 Bulletin 77 At Mass 12 Website 14 E-mail - Word of Mouth

(Please Provide)If you had a concern with some aspect of parish life who would you reach out to? 82 Pastor 21 Parish Council Member 3 Other (explain)If you have reached out, do you feel your concerns were given fair consideration by parish leadership? 35 Yes 6 No If you have an idea to improve the parish community who would you reach out to? 64 Pastor 35 Parish Council Member 2 Other (explain)If you have reached out, do you feel your ideas were given serious consideration by parish leadership? 28 Yes 4 No

FACILITIES

Does St. Patrick Church maintain its facilities in good condition? 105 Yes - No 2 No OpinionAre you willing to volunteer to help maintain and improve Parish facilities 56 Yes 25 No

React to the following statements:

The old church is an important part of our parish history 72 Agree 18 Disagree 14 No OpinionI am emotionally attached to the old church building 44 Agree 34 Disagree 22 No OpinionThe old church building should be renovated and reused for parish functions 61 Agree 15 Disagree 19 No OpinionThe old church building is a liability and should be demolished 17 Agree 54 Disagree 27 No Opinion

GENERAL PERCEPTION

Rate the overall vitality of St Patrick parish community 31 Vibrant 43 Somewhat stagnant 16 Slipping 15 Don't knowHow emotionally attached to you feel to St. Patrick Church? 61 Very attached 43 Somewhat attached 1 Not at all attached 1 Don't knowHow important is your membership in St Patricks to you? 80 Very impotant 18 Somewhat impotant 1 Not important 4 Don't knowHow welcoming is St Patrick Church to Visitors and Newcomers? 59 Very welcoming 29 Somewhat welcoming 6 Needs improvement 11 Don't knowWhat is your perception of the number of parishoners at St Patricks? 12 Growing 41 About the same 37 Shrinking 15 Don't know

EVANGELIZATION

Recognizing that both the spritual and financial health of our parish is strengthenedby increasing numbers of members:

Would you be comfortable encouraging a Catholic who has drifted away from the church? 72 Yes 24 NoWould you be comfortable encouraging a Catholic who has drifted away from the church 69 Yes 22 Nojoin St. Patrick's?Would you be comfortable encouraging a Parishoner who has drifted away from St Pats to rejoin us? 69 Yes 24 No

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if no to any of the above, Why?

What ministry or activity not currently offered at St Pats would encourage new members to join?

What existing ministry could be improved at St Pats to encourage new members to join?

Do you have an idea or a talent you would be willing to share to enhance our parish community?

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