Jeanmarie Stevenson and Eddie Standige
Overview of the Evening
2015 PARISHIONER SURVEYENCUESTA PARA FELIGRESES 2015
Survey Response Rate
2015 PARISHIONER SURVEYENCUESTA PARA FELIGRESES 2015
Total Parish Households
1,500
Total Survey Respondents
366
Percentage of Response
24%
My Opinions about St. Cecilia Parish
St. Cecilia is a parish which plans well for its future.
My faith has grown and deepened because of my involvement at St. Cecilia.
St. Cecilia Parish meets my spiritual needs.
The diverse cultures and traditions within the St. Cecilia Community are appreciated and fostered.
I feel invited to become more involved in the ministries at St. Cecilia.
I feel welcome at St. Cecilia Parish.
1 2 3 4 5
3.64
4.01
4.05
3.81
3.89
4.25
Weighted AverageStronglyDisagree
StronglyAgree
366 Answered
When I think about the future of the parish in the next 5 to 10 years, I foresee:
Losing people to other parishes and other churches.
Parish serving the same amount of people.
Modest growth.
Major growth.
0 20 40 60 80 100
120
140
160
180
200
38
64
174
90
Number of Respondents366 Answered
The Weekend Masses include:
Adequate sound system.
Adequate lighting.
A high level of participation by attendees.
Appropriate and uplifting music.
Preaching that reflects the scriptures.
Real-life preaching that relates to me.
A welcoming spirit.
An atmosphere of prayer and reverence.
1 2 3 4 5
3.94
3.84
3.57
4.19
4.25
4
4.03
4.22
Weighted AverageStronglyDisagree
StronglyAgree
344 Answered
I am interested in participating in an adult retreat that is held at St. Cecilia.
Interest Level
1 2 3 4 5
3.54
Weighted AverageNot Interested
Very Much Interested344 Answered
Neutral
I am interested in joining a small faith-sharing group which meets at the parish or in someone’s home.
Interest Level
1 2 3 4 5
3.44
Weighted AverageNot Interested
Very Much Interested344 Answered
Neutral
I am interested in volunteering in a parish ministry that serves the community.
Interest Level
1 2 3 4 5
3.88
Weighted AverageNot Interested
Very Much Interested344 Answered
Neutral
What additional types of community builders or social activities are needed at St. Cecilia? (check all that apply)
School's Out Celebration
Other
Movie night
Parish Picnic
International Food Fair
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
67
129
131
152
160
Number of Responses
344 Answered
The parish can communicate most effectively with me through: (check all that apply)
Information kiosks in various parish facili-ties
Printed materials in the mail
Parish newsletter
Website
The weekly bulletin
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
10
29
50
59
76
118
255
258
Number of Responses
344 Answered
Level of Agreement about Parish Operations
I am willing to make an extra contribution for the reduction of parish debt.
I feel it is my responsibility to contribute a percentage of my income to the parish.
St. Cecilia manages and administers the financial assets of the parish well.
Parishioners have a means to express their needs to parish leadership.
The staffing at St. Cecilia is sufficient to meet the needs of the parish.
1 2 3 4 5
3.73
4.23
3.36
3.41
3.34
Weighted Average
338 AnsweredStronglyDisagree
StronglyAgree
Upon elimination of the existing debt, I am willing to make an extra contribution for a new renovation to update to the parish facilities.
Level of Agreement
1 2 3 4 5
2.61
Weighted Average
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree338 Answered Neither agree
nor disagree
The facilities at St. Cecilia are:
Sufficient for present needs.
Easy to navigate with well-placed signs mark-ing rooms and buildings.
Available to ministries who need them.
Well-maintained.
1 2 3 4 5
3.67
3.54
3.83
3.88
Weighted Average
338 AnsweredStronglyDisagree
StronglyAgree
Age of Respondents
75 or older
65 to 74
55 to 64
45 to 54
35 to 44
25 to 34
18 to 24
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
30
37
65
75
96
23
5
Number of Respondents
331 Answered
Household Size of Respondents
6 or more people
5 people
4 people
3 people
2 people
1 person
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
25
53
82
43
88
36
Number of Respondents
327 Answered
Length of Respondents’ Membership at St. Cecilia
11 or more years
4 to 10 years
1 to 3 years
Less than one year
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
186
84
38
20
Number of Respondents
328 Answered
Frequency of Mass Attendance for Respondents
Less than monthly
Monthly
Twice a month
Weekly
Daily
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
5
1
29
274
21
Number of Respondents
330 Answered
The current schedule of Masses meets my needs.
Level of Agreement
1 2 3 4 5
4.25
Weighted Average
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree334 Answered Neither agree
nor disagree
I volunteer at the parish or school in a ministry or activity:
Less than annually
Annually
Monthly
Weekly
More than weekly
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
97
35
73
85
44
Number of Respondents
334 Answered
I contribute financially to the mission of the parish:
Rarely
Annually
More than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
21
14
25
100
163
Number of Respondents
323 Answered
St. Cecilia is a welcoming Catholic community, Called by God to share the joy of the Gospel, In love and service to those around us.
Proposed Vision for St. Ceciliain the plan
• There are many cultural groups atSt. Cecilia.• Every effort will be made to provide for the Pastoral and Spiritual needs of the parishioners.
St. Cecilia is a Multi-Cultural Community
• Leading and organizing the vision (structure)• Pastoral activity (mission)• Resourcing the vision (support)
Organization of the Plan
• Year 1 – Initiatives to improve the quality of ministries and to develop the structure and resources to support growth• Year 3 – Assess initiatives and membership growth to identify what St. Cecilia will look like in the future• Year 5 – Implement strategic changes
Timeline of the Plan
• Organize staff into departments/job descriptions/performance appraisal process• Organize Lifelong Faith Formation and Pastoral Care & Outreach committees/reactivate Stewardship Committee
Leading and Organizing – Year 1
• Assess professional development needs• Study/implement future staff needs• Recruit and form volunteer leaders
Leading and Organizing – Years 3 and 5
• Eliminate parish debt and coordinate fundraisers• Form Buildings & Grounds and Technology committees• Develop rotation/replacement plan for technology and provide local tech support
Resourcing the Vision –Year 1
• Assess financial potential for site improvements• Consider key facility needs connected with membership growth• Develop a long-term technology strategy
Resourcing the Vision – Years 3 and 5
• Develop parish-wide awareness of school as a parish ministry• Promote family-based parish celebrations for all parishioners
Lifelong Faith Formation - School
• Add sessions for parents• Promote family-based parish celebrations for all
parishioners• Develop a total youth ministry• Hire a Family Life Director and develop programs• Establish adult retreats and small faith sharing
groups• Look at enrollments, retention rates, and
program options for the future
Lifelong Faith Formation
• Welcome new members into the parish• Invite parishioners to volunteer for ministries• Implement a stewardship of treasure approach• Create a centralized database
Stewardship
• Staggered assignments for groups to review the plan• Affirm• Change• Add
Small group discussion of the plan
• Staggered assignments for groups to review the plan• Affirm• Change• Add
Small group discussion of the plan
• One area your group AFFIRMED• A CHANGE to an area• Something ADDED to an area
Large group feedback
• Final draft by Steering Committee in April• Approval by Pastoral Council• Implementation
Next steps in the process
• Your participation in envisioning events and the survey• The work of task groups in writing and
developing the plan• The dedicated efforts of the Steering
Committee• The leadership of the Executive Committee
Thank You