Saint Patrick's Parish Survey Page 1 of 8/10/2013 https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=AsRKJvZJoLvttQtjex8Rww%3d%3d Saint Patrick's Parish Survey Mission Statement St. Patrick's Church is the presence of the Catholic Church in a diverse and growing area of northeastern Pennsylvania. As disciples, we dedicate ourselves to hearing, learning and sharing the good news of God's Word as we reverently celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Together, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to know, love and serve God in promoting a culture of love and respect for all human life and the world in which we live. We welcome all people to participate in the spiritual and social life of the parish. Dear Parishioners, The Parish Pastoral Council of St. Patrick invites you to complete this questionnaire so we may reach out to all parishioners and invite others to join our faith community. Your input will help us to strengthen and welcome new and old faces back to Church, help us understand what is important to you, what we do well, and what we can do better. This is one of several ways you will be invited to provide input to assist the parish in developing a five year Pastoral Plan. Please complete this survey by June 20th. If you'd prefer to complete a printed copy, please pick one up at the parish office and return it to the church in the box in the Narthex, to the parish office, or by mail. All responses are confidential. 1. What are your impressions of Saint Patrick's Parish and what keeps you returning to worship here? 2. What do you value most about being a parishioner at St. Patrick's?
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St. Patrick's Church is the presence of the Catholic Church in a diverse and growing area of northeastern Pennsylvania. As disciples, we dedicate ourselves to hearing, learning and sharing the good news of God's Word as we reverently celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Together, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to know, love and serve God in promoting a culture of love and respect for all human life and the world in which we live. We welcome all people to participate in the spiritual and social life of the parish.
Dear Parishioners,
The Parish Pastoral Council of St. Patrick invites you to complete this questionnaire so
we may reach out to all parishioners and invite others to join our faith community. Your
input will help us to strengthen and welcome new and old faces back to Church, help us
understand what is important to you, what we do well, and what we can do better. This is
one of several ways you will be invited to provide input to assist the parish in developing
a five year Pastoral Plan.
Please complete this survey by June 20th. If you'd prefer to complete a printed copy,
please pick one up at the parish office and return it to the church in the box in the
Narthex, to the parish office, or by mail. All responses are confidential.
1. What are your impressions of Saint Patrick's Parish and what keeps you
returning to worship here?
2. What do you value most about being a parishioner at St. Patrick's?
"We are called to be servant leaders who Worship our God and celebrate the Sacraments in union with the universal Church" Bishop Bambera in his pastoral letter "Wounded and Loved"
3. Worship: How important are the following to you?
Weekend mass (in
Not important Slightly Somewhat Very Critically
at all important important important important
N/A
general)
0 0 0 0 0 0
Ministers in
Hospitality 0 0 0 0 0 0 (greeters, ushers)
Liturgical
decorations and 0 0 0 0 0 0 environment
Readers/Lectors 0 0 0 0 0 0
Quality and variety
of Music at Mass
(organ, piano, other 0 0 0 0 0 0 instruments,
cantors)
Active Participation
of Community 0 0 0 0 0 0 during Mass
Homilies 0 0 0 0 0 0
Opportunities for
devotion (rosary,
adoration,
benediction,
Stations of the
Cross etc...)
0 0 0 0 0 0
Penance Services 0 0 0 0 0 0
4. Worship: How well are the following done at St. Patrick's?
"We are called to be servant leaders who build COMMUNITY through hospitality, respect, inclusion and holiness." Bishop Bambera in his pastoral letter "Wounded and Loved"
5. Community: How important are the following to you?
"We are called to be servant leaders who are people of the WORD, preaching, teaching, evangelizing and cherishing the Gospel message throughout our entire lives." Bishop Bambera in his pastoral letter "Wounded and Loved"
7. Word: How important are the following to you?
Not important Slightly Somewhat Very Critically
at all important important important important
N/A
Sacramental
preparation
(Baptism &
Marriage)
0 0 0 0 0 0
RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of 0 0 0 0 0 0 Adults)
CCD (Parish School
of Religion) for 0 0 0 0 0 0 grades K-6
Religious education
of the Confirmation 0 0 0 0 0 0 students grades 7-8
Youth ministry for
high school students 0 0 0 0 0 0 9-12
Young adult ministry
and outreach
Continuing religious
education in the
0 0 0 0 0 0
faith for adults (Bible 0 0 0 0 0 0 study, prayer
groups)
8. Word: How well are the following done at St. Patrick's?
Not important Slightly Somewhat Very Critically Opportunities for
at all important important important important
Saint Patrick's Parish Survey
Ministry of Service
"We are called to be servant leaders who engage in SERVICE to our neighbors near and far and who work for justice and stewardship to hasten the Reign of God." Bishop Bambera in his pastoral letter "Wounded and Loved"
9. Service: How important are the following to you?
N/A
engagement in
peace and social
justice advocacy
0 0 0 0 0 0
Opportunities for
engagement in
social service
activities (outreach 0 0 0 0 0 0 to the community,
food pantry, People
Helping People)
Opportunities for
engagement in
global social
services (Saint
Joseph's Center,
Hands of Mary for
Haiti, Operation
Smile)
0 0 0 0 0 0
Promotion of
respect for human 0 0 0 0 0 0 life in all its stages
Education and
formation on the
social teachings of
the Catholic Church
0 0 0 0 0 0
10. Service: How well are the following done at St. Patrick's?
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing then in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and Lo, I am with you always, until the end of the age." Gospel of Matthew 28:19-20
11. Evangelization: How important are the following to you?
Outreach to inactive
Catholics and
Not important Slightly Somewhat Very Critically
at all important important important important
N/A
Catholic who are
new to the area
0 0 0 0 0 0
Outreach to those
with no religious 0 0 0 0 0 0 affiliation
Witness to Christian
values in the 0 0 0 0 0 0 community
Cooperation with
other religious 0 0 0 0 0 0 communities
12. Evangelization: How well are the following done at St. Patrick's?
The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.'His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.' The Gospel of Matthew 25:20-21
13. Stewardship: How important are the following to you?
Not important Slightly Somewhat Very Critically
at all important important important important
N/A
Opportunities for
parishioners their
gifts and talents in 0 0 0 0 0 0 parish life and
ministry
Assistance to
parishioners in
discovering their 0 0 0 0 0 0
own gifts for ministry
and service (Living
your Strengths)
Communication of
the financial status 0 0 0 0 0 0 of the parish
14. Stewardship: How well are the following done at St. Patrick's?
Jesus summoned them and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt.But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." The Gospel of Matthew 20:25-28
15. Leadership: How important are the following to you?
Not important Slightly Somewhat Very
at all important important important
Critically
important
N/A
A clear sense of
mission and 0 purpose as a parish
Communication with
parishioners
regarding decisions 0
that affect the life
and direction of the
parish
Personal invitations
to engage and train 0
in parish leadership
and ministry
Communication of
information about
parish: ministries, 0
activities and events
through the parish
bulletin and website
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16. Leadership: How well are the following done at St. Patrick's?