Archdiocese of Boston Community Survey We would like to learn more about your thoughts on faith and philanthropy. It is our hope that you will take a few minutes to complete the following survey. If you would like us to send you the executive summary of this survey please provide your name and contact information at the bottom of the survey. Thank you for your help! You and Your Parish Question Title * 1. Which parish are you a member of? Question Title * City/Town Question Title * 2. How long have you been a member of your parish? Fewer than 5 years 5 to 10 years more than 10 years Question Title * 3. How active are you in your parish (mark all that apply)? Registered parishioner Regularly attend Mass on Sundays Attend Mass daily Volunteer for a parish ministry, or in an administrative function Participate in parish activities I am not particularly active Other (specify) Question Title * 4. If you attend Mass, please mark the box(es) that best answer how often and with whom. Daily, alone Daily, with my spouse Sundays only, alone Sundays only, with my spouse Sundays only, with my family Question Title * 5. What do you believe are the most important ministries that serve the Archdiocese? Mark the top three with a check in the appropriate box. Ministries serving the parish Ministries affirming life Youth evangelization Adult evangelization Vocations to the priesthood and religious life Health and bereavement ministry Catholic School education Question Title * 6. Do you regularly donate to your parish? Yes No Question Title * 7. What method do you utilize to make financial contributions to your parish? Check all that apply. Sunday Collection Online Envelope Cash Direct Mail request The Catholic Appeal Through the Annual Catholic Appeal the faithful of the Archdiocese support 50 ministries that serve our parishes, schools and other programs. Question Title * 8. Have you donated to the Archdiocese through the Catholic Appeal in the last three years? Yes No I don't know/cannot recall Question Title * 9. If you have given to the Catholic Appeal, mark your top three reasons for giving with a check mark in the appropriate box. Top three reasons for giving to the Catholic Appeal It is part of my faith To support the Church’s mission To support a specific program (e.g. faith formation) It is my responsibility to support the Archdiocese My parish benefits when I give Other Question Title * 10. If you have not given to the Catholic Appeal, why not? Mark your top three reasons for not giving with a check mark in the appropriate box. I am not aware of the Catholic Appeal I am not clear about how the Catholic Appeal funds are used My parish is my greater priority Other Catholic organizations are my giving priorities Other non-profit organizations are my giving priorities I do not have the resources to give Other About You and Your Community Question Title * 11. Do you volunteer outside your parish? Yes No Question Title * 12. Do you serve on any community/nonprofit Boards in your town/city? Yes No Question Title * 13. Do you make financial gifts to Catholic organizations other than your parish or the Archdiocese? Yes No Question Title * 14. Do you make financial gifts to secular, nonprofit organizations? Yes No Question Title * 15. If you make financial gifts to nonprofit organizations, please indicate your top three areas of philanthropic interest (one being the highest). 1 2 3 K-12 Education K-12 Education 1 K-12 Education 2 K-12 Education 3 Higher Education Higher Education 1 Higher Education 2 Higher Education 3 Social Services Social Services 1 Social Services 2 Social Services 3 Health Care Health Care 1 Health Care 2 Health Care 3 International Affairs International Affairs 1 International Affairs 2 International Affairs 3 Environment Environment 1 Environment 2 Environment 3 Art Art 1 Art 2 Art 3 Animals Animals 1 Animals 2 Animals 3 Other Question Title * 16. Where is the Catholic Church in your own philanthropic priorities? High Moderate Low Not a priority Question Title * 17. Have you ever made an online donation to any nonprofit organization or cause? Yes No About You and Your Communications Question Title * 18. How do you get your information about the ministries of the Archdiocese (mark all that apply)? At Mass My parish bulletin The Pilot newspaper Secular media (e.g., Boston Globe) My parish website www.BostonCatholic.org Cardinal Seán’s blog www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org Social media or other electronic communication I do not regularly receive or seek out information about the Archdiocese of Boston Other Question Title * 19. Which methods do you prefer to receive communication from your parish and the Archdiocese of Boston? Mark all that apply. Direct Mail Email Parish Bulletin Mobile Social Media About You Question Title * 20. What is your home zip code? Question Title * 21. What is your age range? Under 25 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55-64 65 and over Question Title * 22. What is your gender? Male Femaie Question Title * 23. What is your ethnicity? American Indian Asian or Pacific Islander Black, Non-Hispanic Hispanic White, Non-Hispanic Two or more Other Question Title * 24. What is your marital status? Single Married Widowed Divorced Separated Question Title * 25. Are you Catholic? Yes No Question Title * 26. Do you have any dependent children? Yes, under 6 years of age Yes, 6-11 years of age Yes, 12-18 years of age Yes, 19-26 years of age No Question Title * 27. If you have children, do your children now attend or have they ever attended Catholic K-12 schools? Yes, all children Yes, some of my children No Question Title * If no, do/did your children attend Religious Education or faith formation programs? Yes, all children Yes, some of my children No Question Title * 28. Did you attend Catholic schools? Mark all that apply. K-12 (all grades) K-12 (some grades) College or university No Question Title * 29. Please provide any further comments regarding the work and mission of the Archdiocese of Boston. Question Title * 30. Optional: Please provide your contact information. 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