Laity Engagement Survey

This survey will help your parish leadership understand the level of engagement of the parish community, to identify obstacles to engagement and to design improvements in parish life.
 
Laity Engagement is defined as a sense of belonging to the local parish and its mission, and a sense of ownership of what is happening and where the church is headed.
 
Your responses are completely anonymous and there are no right or wrong answers.  Your honest feedback will direct the future work of our Diocese Strategic Planning Team.
 
Please put aside any impacts from COVID when responding to the questions.

Thank you for your participation! 

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* 1. How long have you been affiliated with your parish?

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* 2. Please rate how much you personally agree or disagree with the statements below.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly AGree
Aside from family members, I have a close friend in my parish.
I value the instruction given during the homily.
I feel like I belong at my parish.
As a member of my parish, I know what is expected of me. 
I am satisfied with how decisions are made in my parish.
In my parish, there is open and honest two-way communication.
In my parish, I have opportunities to learn and grow.
In my parish, my spiritual needs are met.
The clergy and lay leaders in my parish seem to care about me as a person.
In my parish, I regularly have the opportunity to do what I do best.
My parish spends money in a way that is aligned with its vision.
The other members of my parish are committed to spiritual growth.
I rarely think about looking for another parish community.
I feel prayerfully united with my fellow parishioners during the services.
As a member of my parish, my opinions seem to count.
I am proud to call my parish home.
I can be my authentic self in my parish.
It is important to me to contribute my time or financially (or both) to my parish.
The mission or purpose of my parish makes me feel my participation is important. 
Outside of liturgical worship, there are enough opportunities (e.g., Bible study, small groups, retreats, speakers, etc.) for me to grow spiritually in my parish.
I would recommend my parish as a great place to worship.
I am satisfied with the number of services offered on a weekly basis.
There is someone in my parish who encourages my spiritual development. 
In the last month, I have received recognition or praise from someone in my parish.
I know how to get involved in parish ministries.

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* 3. The one thing my parish can do to create a more engaged parish community is ... 

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* 4. When were you born?

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