Incarnation Parish Survey

Winter 2008
  1. What is your status in the parish?
    Registered parishioner and regular mass attendee
    Registered parishioner but not a regular mass attendee
    Not a registered parishioner but a regular mass attendee
    Other:

  2. If this is your regular parish, how long have you been a member?
    Less than a year
    2-5 years
    5-10 years
    11-20 years
    21-30 years
    more than 30 years

  3. If this is not your regular parish, why do you attend Mass at the Church of the Incarnation?
    I just have always come to this parish
    Family or friends come to this parish
    Special Liturgies (for example, the music or the homily)
    Cultural or ethnic customs are provided for
    Other reason:

  4. Gender:
    Male
    Female

  5. How often do you usually attend Mass?
    More than once a week
    Once a week
    About 2-3 times a month
    Once a month
    Only for special occasions

  6. How attached do you feel to the parish?
    I feel very attached
    I once felt attached, but not now
    I feel somewhat attached
    I don't feel any attachment
    I'm not sure

  7. How do you receive your information about parish life? (Check all that apply.)
    Parish Bulletin
    Parish Website
    Pulpit Announcement
    Discussions with other parishioners
    Other:

  8. How often do you read the parish bulletin?
    Always (every week)
    Often
    Occasionally
    Never

  9. How involved are you in parish life?
    Involved in several parish organizations and/or ministries
    Active in one organization and/or ministry
    Attend mass regularly but do not actively participate in any parish organization or ministry
    Do not attend mass regularly or actively participate in any parish organization or ministry

  10. If you are not actively involved in parish life, why not?
    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 organizations or ministries interest me, but I am interested in:
    If you would like more information about a parish organization or ministry, or are a member, please check the appropriate box. Check all that apply:
    Altar Society Provide Info Already a Member
    Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) Provide Info Already a Member
    Art and Environment Committee Provide Info Already a Member
    Bereavement Committee Provide Info Already a Member
    Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Provide Info Already a Member
    Capital Campaign Provide Info Already a Member
    Choirs: Traditional, Contemporary, Youth or Children's Provide Info Already a Member
    Couples for Christ (CFC) Provide Info Already a Member
    Development Committee Provide Info Already a Member
    Eucharistic Adoration Provide Info Already a Member
    Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy Provide Info Already a Member
    Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Provide Info Already a Member
    Friendly Visitors (outreach to the isolated and infirmed) Provide Info Already a Member
    Girl Scouts/Brownies Provide Info Already a Member
    Heart of Jesus Prayer Group Provide Info Already a Member
    Hospitality Committee Provide Info Already a Member
    Incarnation School (k-8) Provide Info Already a Member
    Indonesian Catholic Community Provide Info Already a Member
    Legion of Mary (discussion groups) Provide Info Already a Member
    Liturgy Committee Provide Info Already a Member
    Loaves and Fishes (provides food & amenities for the poor) Provide Info Already a Member
    Marian Prayer Group Provide Info Already a Member
    Marriage Encounter (Phillipino Perspective) Provide Info Already a Member
    Outreach Committee (sponsors charitable programs) Provide Info Already a Member
    Parish Finance Council Provide Info Already a Member
    Parish Pastoral Council Provide Info Already a Member
    Teaching Religious Education Provide Info Already a Member
    RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Provide Info Already a Member
    Senior Club "Young in Spirit" Provide Info Already a Member
    Shield of Roses (a respect life group) Provide Info Already a Member
    Spanish Prayer Group (Junto en Christo) Provide Info Already a Member
    Parish Consultative School Board Provide Info Already a Member
    St.Vincent de Paul Society Provide Info Already a Member
    Taize Prayer Group
    (peaceful, contemplative, musical prayer)     		Provide Info Already a Member
    Welcome Committee
    (welcomes and supports new parishioners)     		Provide Info Already a Member

  11. Race/Ethnicity:
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    Black/African American
    Hispanic/Latino
    White/European
    Other race or ethnicity
    Decline to say

  12. Current Marital Status:
    Single
    Married
    Separated
    Divorced
    Widowed
    Decline to say

  13. Do you feel the celebration of Mass at the Parish is spiritually moving and faith developing?
    I strongly agree
    I agree
    I'm undecided
    I disagree
    I strongly disagree

  14. Age Category :
    Under 18 years old
    18-30 years old
    31-45 years old
    46-60 years old
    60 years old or older
    Decline to say

  15. Do you feel that the Parish amply provides for the spiritual and sacramental needs of its parishioners?
    I strongly agree
    I agree
    I'm undecided
    I disagree
    I strongly disagree

  16. Do you feel that the Parish fulfils its mission for the continuing formation of all its members?
    I strongly agree
    I agree
    I'm undecided
    I disagree
    I strongly disagree

  17. Do you feel the parish pastoral and administrative staff provides adequate communication to the parishioners?
    I strongly agree
    I agree
    I'm undecided
    I disagree
    I strongly disagree

  18. Do you feel the parish is a good steward of donations and resources?
    I strongly agree
    I agree
    I'm undecided
    I disagree
    I strongly disagree

  19. What influences you in deciding how much you should give? How do you feel about supporting your Parish?
    I give as much as I feel I can afford
    I give less, because I'm concerned not enough of what I contribute will stay in the parish
    I give less, because I'm concerned that my donations will not be used for what I think they should be
    I give less, because I concerned that money given to the parish is not spent well or used wastefully
    I give less, because I believe the parish is well off and I prefer to give to more needy charities
    I give less, because I don't believe giving to the parish will result in any direct benefits to me
    I give less, because:

  20. What would you like the new facility on Central Avenue to provide for the parish or for the school?
    _

  21. Is there anything that you would like Father Paul and the Pastoral Council to know that we have not asked you about in this survey?
    _

  22. If you would like to share with us who you are, please complete the following:
    Name:
    Address:
    Email Address:
    Telephone Number:

    Thank You! Press the SUBMIT button.