Christ the King Parish Survey Completed Responses 501 Partial Responses 91 Survey Visits 918 Q1 Answered: 0 Skipped: 592 No Response Age: Answered: 550 Skipped: 42 18% 23% 14-18 19-25 26-35 36-45 10% 19% 46-55 56-65 10% 16% 66-75 76 & Older 14-18 2.55% 14 19-25 1.82% 10 26-35 9.82% 54 36-45 18.18% 100 46-55 23.27% 128 56-65 18.73% 103 66-75 15.82% 87 76 & Older 9.82% 54
Gender: Answered: 552 Skipped: 40 35% Male 65% Female Male 35.14% 194 Female 64.86% 358 Are you a registered parishioner? Answered: 542 Skipped: 50 Yes 97% No Yes 97.42% 528 No 2.58% 14
Q5 How long have you been registered in the parish? Answered: 545 Skipped: 47 19% 21% Less than 5 years 23% 5-10 years 11-20 years More than 20 years 37% Less than 5 years 22.57% 123 5-10 years 19.45% 106 11-20 years 21.1% 115 More than 20 years 36.88% 201 Q6 How frequently do you attend Mass? Answered: 553 Skipped: 39 Weekly (or more than once... 82% Once or twice a month Every other month Once or twice a year Weekly (or more than once a week) 82.1% 454 Once or twice a month 14.29% 79 Every other month 14% 1.63% 9 Once or twice a year 1.99% 11
Q7 How frequently do you pray outside of Mass? Answered: 553 Skipped: 39 60% Daily Most Days Occasionally Seldom 27% Never 10% Daily 59.86% 331 Most Days 26.94% 149 Occasionally 10.31% 57 Seldom 1.81% 10 Never 1.08% 6 Q8 Which Mass(es) do you usually attend? (check all that apply) Answered: 548 Skipped: 44 12:15pm 23% 10:30am 51% 8:45am 36% 7:00am 13% 5:00pm (Saturday Evening) 43% 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 5:00pm (Saturday Evening) 42.7% 234 7:00am 13.32% 73 8:45am 36.31% 199 10:30am 51.09% 280 12:15pm 23.36% 128
Q9 Which category best describes your current employment status? Answered: 551 Skipped: 41 58% Employed (full or part-time) Stay-at-home Student (Public High School) 8% Student (Catholic High Sc... 3% 27% Student ( College, Gradua... Retired Other (Please Specify) Employed (full or part-time) 58.26% 321 Stay-at-home 8.17% 45 Student (Public High School) 0.36% 2 Student (Catholic High School) 2.0% 11 Student (College, Graduate School, Technical/Vocation School) 0.91% 5 Retired 26.86% 148 Other 3.45% 19 Q10 Ethnicity Answered: 550 Skipped: 42 African American Asian American 94% Caucasian (white, non-his... Hispanic Native American Other (Please Specify) African American 0.18% 1 Asian American 1.82% 10 Caucasian (white, non-hispanic) 93.82% 516 Hispanic 1.45% 8 Native American 0.36% 2 Other 2.36% 13
Q11 Which category best describes your religious history? Answered: 553 Skipped: 39 89% Baptized Catholic as a Child Converted to Catholicism Non-Catholic 10% Baptized Catholic as a Child 88.61% 490 Converted to Catholicism 10.31% 57 Non-Catholic 1.08% 6 Q12 Which category best describes your current family status? Answered: 552 Skipped: 40 43% Single, never married 9% 6% 5% 33% Married, no children Married with children liv... Married with grown children Divorced Separated W idowed Single, never married 8.51% 47 Married, no children 2.9% 16 Married with children living at home 43.48% 240 Married with grown children 32.97% 182 Divorced 5.25% 29 Separated 0.54% 3 Widowed 6.34% 35
Q13 Which category best describes your relationship to the school? Answered: 551 Skipped: 41 36% 26% I currently have one or m... I used to have one or mor... I have never had a child... 38% I currently have one or more children enrolled in the Christ the King School. 26.5% 146 I used to have one or more children enrolled in Christ the King School. 35.75% 197 I have never had a child enrolled in Christ the King School. 37.75% 208
Q14 I have been involved in the following ministries in the last five years. (Check all that apply) Answered: 537 Skipped: 55 None 56% Extraordinary Minister of... 5% Sacristy Laundry 5% Sanctuary Cleaner 5% Sacristan 3% Usher/Minister of Hospita... 6% Choir Member 5% Cantor 3% Altar Server/MC 4% Extraordinary Minister of... 22% Lector 12% 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 Lector 11.92% 64 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion 21.79% 117 Altar Server/MC 3.91% 21 Cantor 3.17% 17 Choir Member 5.03% 27 Usher/Minister of Hospitality 5.59% 30 Sacristan 2.61% 14 Sanctuary Cleaner 5.03% 27 Sacristy Laundry 4.66% 25 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Homebound 4.66% 25 None 56.05% 301
Q15 I enjoy coming to Mass at Christ the King. Answered: 532 Skipped: 60 34% 8% 53% Strongly 2.63% 14 2.26% 12 8.08% 43 34.4% 183 Strongly 52.63% 280 Q16 The Mass is celebrated reverently at Christ the King. Answered: 526 Skipped: 66 33% 62% Strongly 1.71% 9 0.38% 2 2.85% 15 33.08% 174 Strongly 61.98% 326
Q17 The weekend Mass times are convenient for me. Answered: 530 Skipped: 62 39% 6% 3% 50% Strongly 1.32% 7 3.21% 17 6.23% 33 39.06% 207 Strongly 50.19% 266 Q18 I am able to participate fully in Mass. Answered: 526 Skipped: 66 39% 4% 54% Strongly 1.52% 8 2.09% 11 3.61% 19 38.97% 205 Strongly 53.8% 283
Q19 The priests do a good job of leading us reverently in prayer. Answered: 525 Skipped: 67 30% 65% Strongly 1.52% 8 0.38% 2 2.48% 13 30.48% 160 Strongly 65.14% 342 Q20 Our lay ministers (Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers) do an effective job in their ministries. Answered: 527 Skipped: 65 42% 3% 53% Strongly 0.95% 5 0.95% 5 3.42% 18 42.13% 222 Strongly 52.56% 277
Q21 I understand what each part of the Mass means. Answered: 527 Skipped: 65 49% 5% 43% Strongly 1.33% 7 1.71% 9 4.74% 25 49.15% 259 Strongly 43.07% 227 Q22 I am able to hear and see what is happening at Mass. Answered: 529 Skipped: 63 39% 4% 56% Strongly 0.95% 5 0.57% 3 3.78% 20 38.94% 206 Strongly 55.77% 295
Q23 The overall length of Mass is appropriate. 45% Answered: 524 Skipped: 68 6% 3% 44% Strongly 1.53% 8 3.44% 18 6.49% 34 44.85% 235 Strongly 43.7% 229 Q24 Mass flows smoothly (not too rushed but not dragging). Answered: 524 Skipped: 68 44% 9% 6% Strongly 40% 1.53% 8 5.92% 31 8.59% 45 44.08% 231 Strongly 39.89% 209
Q25 Extra rites performed during Mass (baptisms, anniversary blessings, anointings, etc.) are appropriate to the liturgy and are explained well so I can follow what is going on. Answered: 525 Skipped: 67 45% 10% Strongly 41% 1.52% 8 2.29% 12 10.1% 53 45.33% 238 Strongly 40.76% 214 Q26 The announcements at the end of Mass are appropriate and helpful. Answered: 525 Skipped: 67 43% 6% 47% Strongly 1.52% 8 2.1% 11 6.29% 33 43.43% 228 Strongly 46.67% 245
Q27 Most Frequent Comments regarding the CELEBRATION OF MASS at Christ the King. Answered: 183 Skipped: 409 Purification of the vessels after Communion takes too long (24 responses) Baptisms should take place outside of Sunday Mass (12) Enjoy the bells at the consecration (12) Offer different Mass times (11; most of these comments involved offering a Sunday evening Mass) Complaints about the amount of noise in the church before or after Mass (10) Appreciation for Children s Liturgy of the Word (9) Complaints about lack of reverence in the congregation (8; these comments included complaints about people s attire in church) Complaints about children s behavior in church (6) Complaints about the dress of liturgical ministers (5) Requests to explain the parts of the Mass more (5) More confession times should be offered (5) Compliments for our ushers (5)
Q28 Our cantors are well prepared and do an effective job leading the congregation in song. Answered: 520 Skipped: 72 17% 7% 48% Strongly 25% 2.31% 12 7.12% 37 16.92% 88 48.27% 251 Strongly 25.38% 132 Q29 Our musicians (piano, organ, choir) are well prepared and do an effective job leading the congregation in song. Answered: 516 Skipped: 76 48% 14% 7% Strongly 28% 2.91% 15 7.17% 37 14.15% 73 47.87% 247 Strongly 27.91% 144
Q30 I like the hymns we sing at Mass. Answered: 520 Skipped: 72 26% 16% 7% 39% Strongly 12% 6.54% 34 15.96% 83 26.35% 137 39.04% 203 Strongly 12.12% 63 Q31 I am able to sing along with most of the songs and responses we use at Mass. Answered: 517 Skipped: 75 11% 20% 3% 17% 49% Strongly 3.09% 16 10.83% 56 19.73% 102 48.94% 253 Strongly 17.41% 90
Q32 Most people around me sing at Mass. Answered: 519 Skipped: 73 30% 5% 5% 28% 33% Strongly 4.62% 24 29.87% 155 27.55% 143 32.76% 170 Strongly 5.2% 27 Q33 I can hear and understand the music clearly. Answered: 514 Skipped: 78 56% 14% 8% Strongly 20% 1.75% 9 7.78% 40 14.2% 73 56.23% 289 Strongly 20.04% 103
Q34 Cantors are easy to hear when they are singing in the front of the church (the ambo and cantor stand). Answered: 517 Skipped: 75 58% 9% 3% Strongly 28% 1.74% 9 3.29% 17 9.09% 47 57.83% 299 Strongly 28.05% 145 Q35 Cantors are easy to hear when they are singing from the choir loft. Answered: 512 Skipped: 80 22% 9% 50% Strongly 17% 2.15% 11 8.59% 44 22.07% 113 49.8% 255 Strongly 17.38% 89
Q36 The two antiphons sung at Mass (one before the opening hymn and one before Communion) add to the liturgy. Answered: 515 Skipped: 77 24% 11% 10% 35% Strongly 20% 9.9% 51 11.07% 57 24.08% 124 34.76% 179 Strongly 20.19% 104 Q37 I am often at a Mass with the choir. Answered: 513 Skipped: 79 38% Yes No 62% Yes 38.4% 197 No 61.6% 316
Q38 The choir adds to the beauty of the liturgy. Answered: 194 Skipped: 398 44% 14% 8% Strongly 32% 1.55% 3 7.73% 15 14.43% 28 44.33% 86 Strongly 31.96% 62 Q39 Overall, the music at Christ the King helps me to pray better during Mass. Answered: 516 Skipped: 76 26% 13% 8% 37% Strongly 16% 7.56% 39 12.98% 67 26.16% 135 37.02% 191 Strongly 16.28% 84
Q40 Most Frequent Comments regarding MUSIC at Christ the King. Answered: 273 Skipped: 319 The music should be more upbeat (88; while many varied suggestions were offered, the consensus of these comments was that, whether due to tempo or song selection, the music overall has a somber feel that was not conducive to liturgical worship) Comments about song selection (83; again, many varied preferences were expressed for song selection, but the most frequent observation was that too many hymns were unfamiliar and hard to sing) Favorable comments about the music (43) General/non-specific negative comments about the music (34) The organ is too loud (29) Complaints about the antiphons (25) Some cantors are too loud (16) Issues of synchronization between cantor and accompanist (12) Complaints about the Gloria used during Ordinary Time (11) Suggestions to add different instruments (10) Requests for a Mass with no music (10) Favorable comments about the antiphons (8) Requests to sing fewer verses (5)
Q41 I can hear the homilies clearly. Answered: 513 Skipped: 79 38% 60% Strongly 0.97% 5 0.58% 3 0.78% 4 38.01% 195 Strongly 59.65% 306 Q42 The homilies are usually an appropriate length (not too long, not too short). Answered: 517 Skipped: 75 47% 7% 4% 42% Strongly 0.97% 5 3.87% 20 6.96% 36 46.62% 241 Strongly 41.59% 215
Q43 The homilies hold my attention. Answered: 514 Skipped: 78 50% 11% 3% Strongly 34% 1.17% 6 3.11% 16 11.28% 58 50.39% 259 Strongly 34.05% 175 Q44 The homilies are well prepared and are delivered well. Answered: 515 Skipped: 77 45% 6% 46% Strongly 1.17% 6 1.36% 7 6.02% 31 45.05% 232 Strongly 46.41% 239
Q45 I can usually understand the main points of the homily. Answered: 513 Skipped: 79 48% 4% 45% Strongly 0.78% 4 1.95% 10 4.09% 21 48.15% 247 Strongly 45.03% 231 Q46 I can often remember the main point of the homily after Mass is done. Answered: 514 Skipped: 78 51% 14% 4% Strongly 30% 1.36% 7 4.47% 23 13.62% 70 50.97% 262 Strongly 29.57% 152
Q47 The preaching at Christ the King helps me to understand the Scripture better. Answered: 514 Skipped: 78 47% 10% Strongly 41% 0.78% 4 1.75% 9 9.73% 50 46.69% 240 Strongly 41.05% 211 Q48 The preaching at Christ the King helps me deepen my relationship with Jesus. Answered: 514 Skipped: 78 46% 10% 4% Strongly 39% 0.78% 4 3.7% 19 10.31% 53 45.72% 235 Strongly 39.49% 203
Q49 The preaching at Christ the King gives me insights I can apply to my everyday life. Answered: 517 Skipped: 75 46% 10% Strongly 40% 1.16% 6 2.71% 14 9.86% 51 46.23% 239 Strongly 40.04% 207 Q50 I enjoy the preaching at Christ the King. Answered: 519 Skipped: 73 43% 9% 45% Strongly 0.96% 5 2.5% 13 9.06% 47 42.97% 223 Strongly 44.51% 231
Q51 Most Frequent Comments regarding PREACHING at Christ the King. Answered: 196 Skipped: 396 Favorable comments about preaching (131) Homilies are too long (29; there was a wide range of opinions as to what the appropriate homily length should be, ranging from 5 to 10 minutes) Positive comments about a particular homilist (20) Negative comments about a particular homilist (20) Homilies do not relate to everyday life (12) Homilies lack substance (12) Complaints about including political issues in homilies (7) Mixed reviews overall (5)
Q52 The church is beautiful and helps our community worship. Answered: 511 Skipped: 81 48% 7% 43% Strongly 1.17% 6 1.37% 7 6.65% 34 47.55% 243 Strongly 43.25% 221 Q53 The church is clean and in good repair. Answered: 511 Skipped: 81 41% 57% Strongly 0.98% 5 0.2% 1 0.98% 5 40.9% 209 Strongly 56.95% 291
Q54 The church is comfortable. Answered: 510 Skipped: 82 50% 8% 4% Strongly 37% 1.37% 7 3.73% 19 7.84% 40 50.39% 257 Strongly 36.67% 187 Q55 The environment in the church is conducive to prayer. Answered: 510 Skipped: 82 49% 4% 45% Strongly 1.18% 6 0.98% 5 3.92% 20 49.02% 250 Strongly 44.9% 229
Q56 The church is decorated in a way that makes it more beautiful. Answered: 511 Skipped: 81 46% 7% 45% Strongly 1.17% 6 0.59% 3 6.85% 35 45.99% 235 Strongly 45.4% 232 Q57 The church is decorated in a way that helps me enter into the different liturgical seasons (i.e. Lent, Easter, Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time). Answered: 512 Skipped: 80 41% 4% 53% Strongly 0.98% 5 0.39% 2 4.3% 22 41.41% 212 Strongly 52.93% 271
Q58 I believe that those with disabilities are able to participate fully in Mass. Answered: 511 Skipped: 81 50% 14% Strongly 33% 1.17% 6 2.35% 12 13.5% 69 49.71% 254 Strongly 33.27% 170
Q59 Most Frequent Comments regarding the PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT in the church. Answered: 154 Skipped: 438 The church is too cold (52) Compliments on recent interior improvements (33; includes stained glass, new floors, refinished pews, etc.) Compliments for interior decoration (17) Compliments for cleanliness/maintenance of church (10) Overall satisfaction with the interior beauty of the worship space (7) The temperature is much different in the front of the church compared to the back of the church (7) Install overhead fans (7) General/non-specific negative comments about the interior of the church (7)
Q61 Children's Liturgy of the Word (at the 8:45am Mass each Sunday) is an effective way to engage younger children in the Mass. Answered: 487 Skipped: 105 37% 31% Strongly 30% 1.44% 7 0.62% 3 36.96% 180 31.21% 152 Strongly 29.77% 145 Q62 Christ the King reaches out to young children (not yet school age) in the parish. Answered: 489 Skipped: 103 40% 37% Strongly 19% 0.82% 4 2.66% 13 39.88% 195 37.42% 183 Strongly 19.22% 94
Q63 I or my child has participated in the following religious education classes within the past 5 years. Answered: 501 Skipped: 91 None 57% Sunday Religious Educatio... 6% Christ the King School 40% 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Christ the King School 39.52% 198 Sunday Religious Education Program 6.39% 32 None 57.29% 287
Q64 My child (or I) find religious education to be fun and engaging. Answered: 208 Skipped: 384 19% 4% 4% 52% Strongly 21% 3.85% 8 3.85% 8 19.23% 40 51.92% 108 Strongly 21.15% 44 Q65 Religious education has improved my child's (or my) knowledge of the faith. Answered: 204 Skipped: 388 39% 5% 50% Strongly 2.94% 6 1.96% 4 5.39% 11 39.22% 80 Strongly 50.49% 103
Q66 Religious Education has helped my child (or me) deepen their/my relationship with Christ. Answered: 206 Skipped: 386 40% 8% 5% 44% Strongly 2.43% 5 5.34% 11 8.25% 17 39.81% 82 Strongly 44.17% 91 Q67 Religious education has made my child (or me) want to learn more about my faith. Answered: 206 Skipped: 386 39% 15% 4% 3% Strongly 38% 3.4% 7 4.37% 9 15.05% 31 39.32% 81 Strongly 37.86% 78
Q68 As a parent, my child's religious education has encouraged me to learn more about my faith. Answered: 205 Skipped: 387 42% 18% Strongly 35% 2.44% 5 2.93% 6 17.56% 36 42.44% 87 Strongly 34.63% 71 Q69 Religion teachers/catechists are well prepared and effective in their ministry. Answered: 208 Skipped: 384 46% 11% Strongly 38% 2.88% 6 2.4% 5 11.06% 23 46.15% 96 Strongly 37.5% 78
Q70 Religion teachers/catechists have adequate facilities and supplies for their ministry. Answered: 208 Skipped: 384 46% 22% Strongly 27% 2.88% 6 2.4% 5 21.63% 45 46.15% 96 Strongly 26.92% 56 Q71 Communication from teachers/catechists is clear and adequately shares what is happening in my (my child's) religious education classes. Answered: 205 Skipped: 387 21% 6% 3% 45% Strongly 24% 3.41% 7 5.85% 12 20.98% 43 45.37% 93 Strongly 24.39% 50
Q72 Christ the King is effective in reaching out to school age children in the parish. Answered: 477 Skipped: 115 32% 40% Strongly 26% 1.26% 6 1.26% 6 31.87% 152 39.83% 190 Strongly 25.79% 123
Q73 Most Frequent Comments regarding RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN at Christ the King: Answered: 119 Skipped: 473 Positive comments about the school (14) Positive comments about the Religious Education Program (13) Positive comments about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (10) Negative comments about the school (7)
Q74 My child (or I) has been through the following Sacramental Preparation Programs in the last five years. (Check all that apply) Answered: 491 Skipped: 101 None 61% Rite of Christian Initiat... Confirmation 26% First Reconciliation 24% First Communion 25% 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 First Communion 24.64% 121 First Reconciliation 23.63% 116 Confirmation 26.07% 128 Rite of Christian Initiation for Children 2.65% 13 None 61.3% 301
Q75 Sacramental preparation helped my child (or me) grow in faith. Answered: 184 Skipped: 408 46% 10% 5% Strongly 36% 2.17% 4 5.43% 10 10.33% 19 46.2% 85 Strongly 35.87% 66 Q76 The leaders of the program were well prepared, knowledgeable and engaging. Answered: 184 Skipped: 408 46% 11% 5% Strongly 35% 2.72% 5 4.89% 9 11.41% 21 46.2% 85 Strongly 34.78% 64
Q77 The materials used in the program were clear and engaging. Answered: 184 Skipped: 408 25% 8% 40% Strongly 25% 2.72% 5 7.61% 14 25.0% 46 39.67% 73 Strongly 25.0% 46 Q78 It was easy to get started with the Sacramental Preparation process. Answered: 183 Skipped: 409 47% 14% Strongly 34% 2.73% 5 2.19% 4 14.21% 26 46.99% 86 Strongly 33.88% 62
Q79 Communication from the leaders was clear and helpful. Answered: 185 Skipped: 407 46% 17% 4% Strongly 31% 2.16% 4 3.78% 7 17.3% 32 45.95% 85 Strongly 30.81% 57 Q80 Sacramental Preparation gave my child (or me) a thorough understanding of the Sacrament they (I) were preparing to receive. Answered: 183 Skipped: 409 50% 12% Strongly 33% 2.19% 4 2.73% 5 12.02% 22 50.27% 92 Strongly 32.79% 60
Q81 Most Frequent Comments regarding SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN. Answered: 72 Skipped: 520 Criticism of sacramental preparation materials (19) General positive comments about sacramental preparation (11) General/non-specific negative comments about sacramental preparation (10) Praise for sacramental preparation materials (7)
Q82 I or my child has participated in Youth Ministry within the last 5 years Answered: 478 Skipped: 114 87% Yes 13% No Yes 13.18% 63 No 86.82% 415 Q83 My child (or I) feel(s) welcome at Youth Ministry. Answered: 60 Skipped: 532 43% 5% 50% Strongly 1.67% 1 0.0% 0 5.0% 3 43.33% 26 Strongly 50.0% 30
Q84 I have encouraged other people (my children, my siblings or friends) to participate in Youth Ministry at Christ the King. Answered: 61 Skipped: 531 44% 20% Strongly 34% 1.64% 1 0.0% 0 19.67% 12 44.26% 27 Strongly 34.43% 21 Q85 My high school student (or I) participate(s) in faith based activities beyond what is required in school. Answered: 59 Skipped: 533 27% 7% 32% Strongly 34% 0.0% 0 6.78% 4 27.12% 16 32.2% 19 Strongly 33.9% 20
Q86 Youth Ministry helps my child (or me) build a deeper relationship with Jesus. Answered: 59 Skipped: 533 44% 17% Strongly 36% 1.69% 1 1.69% 1 16.95% 10 44.07% 26 Strongly 35.59% 21 Q87 Youth Ministry helps my child (or me) feel more connected to the parish. Answered: 61 Skipped: 531 39% 21% Strongly 36% 1.64% 1 1.64% 1 21.31% 13 39.34% 24 Strongly 36.07% 22
Q88 Youth Ministry is fun, engaging and relevant. Answered: 60 Skipped: 532 27% 23% 47% Strongly 1.67% 1 1.67% 1 23.33% 14 26.67% 16 Strongly 46.67% 28 Q89 The adults who lead Youth Ministry are qualified and trustworthy. Answered: 61 Skipped: 531 39% 13% 46% Strongly 1.64% 1 0.0% 0 13.11% 8 39.34% 24 Strongly 45.9% 28
Q90 Youth Ministry is well supervised and well organized. Answered: 60 Skipped: 532 32% 15% 52% Strongly 1.67% 1 0.0% 0 15.0% 9 31.67% 19 Strongly 51.67% 31 Q91 Christ the King is effective at reaching out to high school youth in the parish. Answered: 446 Skipped: 146 51% 4% 30% Strongly 14% 1.12% 5 3.81% 17 50.9% 227 29.82% 133 Strongly 14.35% 64
Q92 Most Frequent Comments regarding YOUTH MINISTRY at Christ the King. Answered: 75 Skipped: 517 Positive/general comments about Youth Ministry (24) Negative comments about Youth Ministry (11) Lamenting that more students don t participate in youth ministry (11)
Q93 In the past five years, I have participated in the following adult sacramental preparation programs (check all that apply). Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 None 89% RCIA (for Adult Baptism,... 6% Baptismal Preparation 4% Marriage Preparation 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Marriage Preparation 4.08% 20 Baptismal Preparation 4.49% 22 RCIA (for Adult Baptism, First Communion and/or Confirmation) 5.92% 29 None 89.39% 438
Q94 Sacramental Preparation helped me grow in my faith. Answered: 48 Skipped: 544 40% 13% 44% Strongly 2.08% 1 2.08% 1 12.5% 6 39.58% 19 Strongly 43.75% 21 Q95 Sacramental Preparation helped me deepen my prayer life. Answered: 49 Skipped: 543 49% 10% Strongly 37% 2.04% 1 2.04% 1 10.2% 5 48.98% 24 Strongly 36.73% 18
Q96 The leaders of the program were well prepared, knowledgeable and engaging. Answered: 49 Skipped: 543 37% 10% 49% Strongly 2.04% 1 2.04% 1 10.2% 5 36.73% 18 Strongly 48.98% 24 Q97 The materials used in the program are clear and engaging. Answered: 47 Skipped: 545 51% 11% Strongly 34% 2.13% 1 2.13% 1 10.64% 5 51.06% 24 Strongly 34.04% 16
Q98 It was easy to get started with the sacramental preparation process. Answered: 49 Skipped: 543 49% 6% Strongly 41% 2.04% 1 2.04% 1 6.12% 3 48.98% 24 Strongly 40.82% 20 Q99 Communication from the leaders was clear and helpful. Answered: 48 Skipped: 544 46% 4% 46% Strongly 2.08% 1 2.08% 1 4.17% 2 45.83% 22 Strongly 45.83% 22
Q100 Sacramental Preparation gave me a thorough understanding of the sacrament(s) I was preparing for. Answered: 48 Skipped: 544 46% 8% Strongly 42% 2.08% 1 2.08% 1 8.33% 4 45.83% 22 Strongly 41.67% 20 Q101 The Sacramental Preparation process made me desire to be more active in my faith. Answered: 49 Skipped: 543 47% 10% Strongly 39% 2.04% 1 2.04% 1 10.2% 5 46.94% 23 Strongly 38.78% 19
Q103 I have participated in the following events/programs (check all that apply): Answered: 503 Skipped: 89 Other (Please Specify) 7% None 42% Men's and/or Women's Group 8% Prayer Services 31% Guest Speakers 28% Parish Retreat 26% Small Faith-Sharing Group... 19% Marriage Enrichment 7% Bible Study 16% 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
Q105 Christ the King offers sufficient opportunities to learn more about my faith outside of Sunday Mass. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 59% 16% Strongly 23% 1.02% 5 0.82% 4 16.12% 79 59.18% 290 Strongly 22.86% 112 Q106 Faith formation offerings are interesting and attractive. Answered: 488 Skipped: 104 43% 42% 3% Strongly 12% 0.41% 2 3.07% 15 42.83% 209 41.8% 204 Strongly 11.89% 58
Q107 I feel welcome at adult faith formation opportunities. Answered: 475 Skipped: 117 41% 39% Strongly 17% 0.63% 3 2.32% 11 41.05% 195 39.16% 186 Strongly 16.84% 80 Q108 It is easy to find out when faith formation opportunities are taking place. Answered: 485 Skipped: 107 58% 19% Strongly 20% 0.41% 2 2.47% 12 18.97% 92 57.94% 281 Strongly 20.21% 98
Q109 Activities at Christ the King have helped me deepen my relationship with Jesus. Answered: 480 Skipped: 112 35% 44% Strongly 18% 0.42% 2 2.5% 12 34.79% 167 43.96% 211 Strongly 18.33% 88 Q110 Christ the King has helped me find ways to practice my faith on my own, in my daily life. Answered: 487 Skipped: 105 54% 22% Strongly 21% 0.82% 4 1.85% 9 21.97% 107 54.0% 263 Strongly 21.36% 104
Q111 My family's involvement at Christ the King has helped us practice our faith more as a family. Answered: 474 Skipped: 118 29% 45% Strongly 23% 0.84% 4 1.69% 8 29.32% 139 44.73% 212 Strongly 23.42% 111 Q112 Faith Formation opportunities are offered at times that fit into my schedule. Answered: 478 Skipped: 114 45% 8% 37% Strongly 10% 1.05% 5 7.95% 38 44.77% 214 36.61% 175 Strongly 9.62% 46
Q113 Christ the King is effective in reaching out to adults of all ages in the parish. Answered: 485 Skipped: 107 28% 51% 4% Strongly 16% 1.03% 5 4.12% 20 28.25% 137 50.93% 247 Strongly 15.67% 76
Q114 What groups/demographic need more attention at Christ the King? (examples: young adults, divorced parishioners, grieving parishioners, etc.) Young Adults (37) Divorced Parishioners (17) The Elderly (9) Childless Parishioners/Single Older Adults (9) Empty Nesters (5) Q115 Most Frequent Comments regarding ADULT FAITH FORMATION Suggestions for different offerings (12) Positive comments about RCIA (6)
Q116 I feel welcome at Christ the King. Answered: 498 Skipped: 94 38% 6% 53% Strongly 1.41% 7 1.61% 8 5.82% 29 37.75% 188 Strongly 53.41% 266 Q117 I feel like I am a valued member of the parish. Answered: 497 Skipped: 95 40% 15% Strongly 42% 1.01% 5 2.62% 13 15.09% 75 39.64% 197 Strongly 41.65% 207
Q118 I believe that families with young children feel welcome at Christ the King. Answered: 495 Skipped: 97 42% 12% 44% Strongly 1.21% 6 1.01% 5 11.52% 57 42.02% 208 Strongly 44.24% 219 Q119 I believe that single parishioners feel welcome at Christ the King. Answered: 494 Skipped: 98 31% 3% 39% Strongly 25% 1.62% 8 3.24% 16 31.38% 155 38.87% 192 Strongly 24.9% 123
Q120 I believe that families without children, or without children at home, feel welcome at Christ the King. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 45% 19% Strongly 32% 1.02% 5 2.65% 13 18.98% 93 44.9% 220 Strongly 32.45% 159 Q121 I believe that people with disabilities feel welcome at Christ the King. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 46% 25% Strongly 26% 1.22% 6 1.84% 9 25.31% 124 45.71% 224 Strongly 25.92% 127
Q122 I have found opportunities to meet other parishioners. Answered: 492 Skipped: 100 50% 17% 5% Strongly 25% 1.83% 9 5.28% 26 17.48% 86 50.0% 246 Strongly 25.41% 125 Q123 I am comfortable inviting non-parishioner friends and family to come to Mass with me at Christ the King. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 45% 20% Strongly 30% 2.04% 10 2.86% 14 19.59% 96 45.1% 221 Strongly 30.41% 149
Q124 I have invited non-parishioner friends and family to come to Mass with me at Christ the King. Answered: 503 Skipped: 89 67% Yes No 33% Yes 67.4% 339 No 32.6% 164
Q125 Most frequent comments regarding HOSPITALITY AND WELCOME at Christ the King. Answered: 99 Skipped: 493 Negative general comments about hospitality (40) Positive general comments about hospitality (35) Issues/concerns related to disability (25) New parishioners are welcomed well (23) It is difficult to get involved (22) Non-school families are left out (21) Parishioners tend to form cliques (12) Positive comments about how we welcome those with disabilities (7) It is difficult for new parishioners to feel integrated into the parish (5)
Q126 I moved into the parish within the last five years. Answered: 489 Skipped: 103 21% 79% Yes No Yes 21.27% 104 No 78.73% 385 Q127 I felt comfortable when I first started attending Christ the King. Answered: 100 Skipped: 492 36% 10% 7% 46% Strongly 1.0% 1 7.0% 7 10.0% 10 36.0% 36 Strongly 46.0% 46
Q128 It was easy to get involved in parish ministries. Answered: 97 Skipped: 495 24% 5% 40% Strongly 29% 2.06% 2 5.15% 5 23.71% 23 40.21% 39 Strongly 28.87% 28 Q129 The pastoral team reached out to me when I registered to welcome me. Answered: 100 Skipped: 492 22% 15% 5% 35% Strongly 23% 5.0% 5 15.0% 15 22.0% 22 35.0% 35 Strongly 23.0% 23
Q130 Other parishioners helped me feel welcome at Christ the King. Answered: 100 Skipped: 492 16% 10% 43% Strongly 29% 2.0% 2 10.0% 10 16.0% 16 43.0% 43 Strongly 29.0% 29 Q131 Christ the King is effective in reaching out to newcomers to the parish community. Answered: 461 Skipped: 131 5% 40% 38% Strongly 15% 1.74% 8 4.99% 23 40.35% 186 38.39% 177 Strongly 14.53% 67
Q133 I have participated in the following social events at Christ the King (check all that apply). Answered: 503 Skipped: 89 Other (Please Specify) 12% None 20% Doughnut Sunday 54% Trivia Night 26% Brewfest 32% Parish Picnic 61% 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Parish Picnic 61.03% 307 Brewfest 32.21% 162 Trivia Night 25.84% 130 Doughnut Sunday 53.88% 271 None 20.28% 102 Other 11.93% 60
Q134 It is important to be involved in the social life of the parish. Answered: 487 Skipped: 105 52% 18% 3% Strongly 26% 1.03% 5 3.08% 15 18.28% 89 51.75% 252 Strongly 25.87% 126
Q135 Social events at Christ the King are fun and interesting. Answered: 489 Skipped: 103 25% 50% Strongly 22% 1.02% 5 2.04% 10 25.15% 123 49.9% 244 Strongly 21.88% 107 Q136 Social events at Christ the King are well organized. Answered: 485 Skipped: 107 48% 21% Strongly 28% 0.82% 4 1.03% 5 21.24% 103 48.45% 235 Strongly 28.45% 138
Q137 Social events have helped me feel more connected to the parish. Answered: 484 Skipped: 108 30% 40% 4% Strongly 25% 1.03% 5 3.72% 18 29.96% 145 40.29% 195 Strongly 25.0% 121 Q138 Social events have helped me meet other parishioners. Answered: 486 Skipped: 106 29% 45% 3% Strongly 21% 1.23% 6 3.29% 16 29.22% 142 44.86% 218 Strongly 21.4% 104
Q139 I am likely to attend social events in the future. Answered: 482 Skipped: 110 21% 6% 41% Strongly 30% 1.45% 7 6.22% 30 21.16% 102 41.29% 199 Strongly 29.88% 144 Q140 There are an adequate number of social events that are not fundraisers. Answered: 488 Skipped: 104 24% 5% 51% Strongly 19% 0.82% 4 5.12% 25 24.18% 118 51.23% 250 Strongly 18.65% 91
Q141 Social events at Christ the King are affordable. Answered: 487 Skipped: 105 54% 20% Strongly 23% 0.82% 4 2.05% 10 20.33% 99 54.21% 264 Strongly 22.59% 110 Q142 I feel comfortable inviting guests to social events at Christ the King. Answered: 488 Skipped: 104 31% 42% Strongly 23% 1.23% 6 2.05% 10 31.35% 153 42.21% 206 Strongly 23.16% 113
Q143 Most frequent comments regarding PARISH SOCIAL EVENTS. Answered: 94 Skipped: 498 Some social events are too expensive (13; the Dinner/Auction and Brewfest were the most commonly cited) Uncomfortable attending social events alone (7)
Q144 I have participated in the following service opportunities at Christ the King (check all that apply): Answered: 504 Skipped: 88 Other (Please Specify) 11% None 9% Giving Tree 77% Food Baskets 20% Food Pantry 52% WCC Diaper Drive 24% Casserole Program 37% Pack-a-Lunch Program 19% Christian Action Commission 7% 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Christian Action Commission 6.55% 33 Pack-a-Lunch Program 19.05% 96 Casserole Program 37.3% 188 Women's Care Center Diaper Drive 23.81% 120 Food Pantry Donations or Delivery 51.98% 262 Holiday Food Baskets 20.04% 101 Giving Tree 76.59% 386 None 9.33% 47 Other 11.31% 57
Q145 Christ the King does a good job of reaching out to those in need here in South Bend. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 57% 8% Strongly 33% 1.02% 5 1.02% 5 8.16% 40 56.94% 279 Strongly 32.86% 161 Q146 Christ the King provides me plenty of opportunities to serve people in need. Answered: 494 Skipped: 98 56% 9% Strongly 32% 0.81% 4 2.02% 10 9.31% 46 55.67% 275 Strongly 32.19% 159
Q147 I support the extra collections (i.e. extra envelopes in my packet or emergency response collections) and I believe these are good causes. Answered: 494 Skipped: 98 49% 15% 3% Strongly 32% 1.21% 6 3.04% 15 14.78% 73 49.39% 244 Strongly 31.58% 156 Q148 Service to others is emphasized as an important part of being Catholic at Christ the King. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 50% 8% Strongly 38% 1.43% 7 1.84% 9 8.37% 41 50.0% 245 Strongly 38.37% 188
Q149 Serving others has helped me deepen my faith in Christ. Answered: 485 Skipped: 107 50% 9% Strongly 38% 0.82% 4 1.86% 9 9.07% 44 49.9% 242 Strongly 38.35% 186 Q150 I am aware of our sister parish in Jalchatra, Bangladesh. Answered: 499 Skipped: 93 48% 3% 3% 45% Strongly 0.8% 4 3.21% 16 3.41% 17 47.9% 239 Strongly 44.69% 223
Q151 I am committed to supporting our sister parish through personal prayer and/or participating in fundraising events. Answered: 493 Skipped: 99 52% 17% Strongly 28% 0.81% 4 2.03% 10 17.04% 84 51.93% 256 Strongly 28.19% 139 Q152 Christ the King has a positive impact on our local community. Answered: 494 Skipped: 98 52% 11% Strongly 35% 1.42% 7 0.81% 4 10.73% 53 51.62% 255 Strongly 35.43% 175
Q153 I feel comfortable speaking about my faith with other parishioners. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 50% 9% Strongly 38% 1.43% 7 1.43% 7 9.18% 45 50.41% 247 Strongly 37.55% 184 Q154 I feel comfortable speaking about my faith with those who are not Catholic. Answered: 493 Skipped: 99 54% 13% 5% Strongly 26% 1.22% 6 5.07% 25 12.98% 64 54.36% 268 Strongly 26.37% 130
Q155 I feel comfortable turning to the parish when I have emotional or material needs. Answered: 488 Skipped: 104 32% 10% 3% 38% Strongly 17% 3.07% 15 10.45% 51 31.97% 156 37.5% 183 Strongly 17.01% 83 Q156 Christ the King does a good job of reaching out to parishioners when they are sick, hospitalized or homebound. Answered: 492 Skipped: 100 43% 21% Strongly 33% 1.42% 7 1.42% 7 20.73% 102 43.5% 214 Strongly 32.93% 162
Q157 Most Frequent Comments regarding OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: Answered: 69 Skipped: 523 Suggestions for specific service projects (8) Service is not part of the culture at Christ the King (7) More service opportunities are needed (6) Our parish is strong in service (6)
Q158 It is easy to get information about what is happening in the parish. Answered: 494 Skipped: 98 58% 5% Strongly 35% 1.01% 5 1.21% 6 5.06% 25 57.89% 286 Strongly 34.82% 172
Q160 I read the parish bulletin. Answered: 489 Skipped: 103 40% Strongly 6% 51% 1.64% 8 2.04% 10 6.13% 30 39.67% 194 Strongly 50.51% 247
Q161 I find the following parts of the bulletin helpful (check all that apply): Answered: 486 Skipped: 106 Other (Please Specify) 5% Mass intentions 58% Parish calendar 79% Ministry schedules 60% Information about youth m... 28% Information about adult f... 49% Information about parish... 69% Information about upcomin... 92% Pastor's Column 86% 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Pastor's Column 86.21% 419 Information about upcoming events 92.18% 448 Information about parish ministries 69.34% 337 Information about adult faith formation 49.18% 239 Information about youth ministry 27.57% 134 Ministry schedules 60.29% 293 Parish calendar 79.01% 384 Mass intentions 57.82% 281 Other 5.14% 25
Q163 The information displayed in the vestibule is helpful. Answered: 489 Skipped: 103 27% 50% Strongly 20% 1.43% 7 2.04% 10 26.79% 131 50.1% 245 Strongly 19.63% 96
Mass Times 34.64% 168 Upcoming Events 45.15% 219 Contact Information for Pastoral Team 32.37% 157 Links to Catholic Resources 10.31% 50 Bulletins 36.08% 175 Parish Calendar 33.2% 161 Ways to Get Involved 9.48% 46 None, I do not use the parish website 28.45% 138 Other 3.3% 16
Q165 I have visited the Christ the King Facebook Page. Answered: 495 Skipped: 97 39% Yes No 61% Yes 39.39% 195 No 60.61% 300 Q166 The Christ the King Facebook page is a helpful source of information about parish events. Answered: 189 Skipped: 403 54% 16% Strongly 25% 2.12% 4 2.12% 4 15.87% 30 54.5% 103 Strongly 25.4% 48
Facebook 60.89% 302 Twitter 13.1% 65 Instagram 20.77% 103 Snapchat 10.08% 50 None 30.44% 151 Other 5.44% 27
Q168 Most Frequent Comments regarding COMMUNICATIONS Overall satisfaction with communications from parish (10) Specific suggestions for improving communication (7) Commendation for bulletin (5) Web Site needs improvement (5) I don t use social media (5)
Q169 I know where the restrooms, elevators, meeting rooms and common areas are located. Answered: 495 Skipped: 97 39% 4% 4% 52% Strongly 0.81% 4 4.44% 22 3.84% 19 38.59% 191 Strongly 52.32% 259 Q170 There is adequate signage on our campus to direct me to the various rooms and spaces around campus. Answered: 490 Skipped: 102 51% 17% 6% Strongly 25% 1.02% 5 5.71% 28 17.14% 84 51.43% 252 Strongly 24.69% 121
Q171 Meeting spaces are comfortable and the right size for parish use. Answered: 491 Skipped: 101 23% 6% 49% Strongly 21% 0.81% 4 6.31% 31 23.01% 113 48.68% 239 Strongly 21.18% 104 Q172 Christ the King has sufficient parking. Answered: 495 Skipped: 97 55% 11% 9% Strongly 23% 1.21% 6 9.49% 47 11.11% 55 55.35% 274 Strongly 22.83% 113
Q173 Christ the King has sufficient handicap parking spaces. Answered: 488 Skipped: 104 36% 8% 38% Strongly 16% 1.64% 8 8.4% 41 35.66% 174 38.32% 187 Strongly 15.98% 78 Q174 The church looks attractive and inviting to newcomers and visitors. Answered: 492 Skipped: 100 58% 8% Strongly 33% 1.02% 5 1.22% 6 7.72% 38 57.52% 283 Strongly 32.52% 160
Q175 The landscaping at Christ the King is attractive and well maintained. Answered: 494 Skipped: 98 57% 10% 3% Strongly 29% 1.01% 5 3.04% 15 9.72% 48 57.29% 283 Strongly 28.95% 143 Q176 Christ the King has sufficient outdoor lighting. Answered: 493 Skipped: 99 61% 14% Strongly 22% 0.81% 4 2.03% 10 14.2% 70 60.85% 300 Strongly 22.11% 109
Q177 I feel safe when I am on the Christ the King campus. Answered: 497 Skipped: 95 55% Strongly 41% 0.6% 3 0.2% 1 2.62% 13 55.33% 275 Strongly 41.25% 205
Q178 Most Frequent Comments regarding FACILITIES at Christ the King. Answered: 82 Skipped: 510 The exterior façade is unattractive/dated (18) The parking lot needs improvement (15; included suggestions for more lighting, as well as the need for additional spaces on major feast days) The grounds need improvement (8) Negative comments about the vestibule (7) A larger meeting space is needed (7) Concerns about security (6) The Cry Room needs improvement (6) The church basement needs improvement (5) Negative comments about the Youth Room (5)
Q179 I know who the members of the pastoral team are. Answered: 497 Skipped: 95 45% 7% 5% Strongly 40% 1.61% 8 5.43% 27 7.04% 35 45.47% 226 Strongly 40.44% 201 Q180 I know who to contact if I have a particular question about the parish. Answered: 484 Skipped: 108 50% 11% 5% Strongly 33% 1.45% 7 4.75% 23 11.36% 55 49.59% 240 Strongly 32.85% 159
Q181 I have initiated contact with a pastoral team member outside of Mass. Answered: 494 Skipped: 98 66% Yes No 34% Yes 66.19% 327 No 33.81% 167 Q182 I am aware of how to get in contact with members of the pastoral team. Answered: 491 Skipped: 101 50% 8% 3% Strongly 38% 1.22% 6 3.05% 15 7.54% 37 50.1% 246 Strongly 38.09% 187
Q183 Pastoral team members are open and inviting to contact from parishioners. Answered: 485 Skipped: 107 42% 18% Strongly 37% 0.82% 4 2.47% 12 17.73% 86 42.27% 205 Strongly 36.7% 178 Q184 When I signed up for a parish ministry a pastoral team member contacted me promptly. Answered: 466 Skipped: 126 43% 7% 32% Strongly 17% 1.5% 7 6.65% 31 42.7% 199 32.4% 151 Strongly 16.74% 78
Q185 I feel comfortable approaching the pastoral team when I have a question, an idea, or a pastoral need. Answered: 488 Skipped: 104 44% 22% 3% Strongly 30% 1.23% 6 3.48% 17 21.52% 105 44.06% 215 Strongly 29.71% 145 Q186 Pastoral team members are responsive when I leave emails or voice messages. Answered: 461 Skipped: 131 31% 37% Strongly 29% 1.52% 7 1.95% 9 30.8% 142 36.88% 170 Strongly 28.85% 133
Q187 Pastoral team members have helped me get more involved in parish ministries. Answered: 460 Skipped: 132 41% 33% 4% Strongly 22% 0.43% 2 4.13% 19 41.09% 189 32.61% 150 Strongly 21.74% 100 Q188 I know what to do if I am interested in learning more about a particular ministry. Answered: 482 Skipped: 110 53% 14% Strongly 29% 1.24% 6 2.7% 13 14.11% 68 53.11% 256 Strongly 28.84% 139
Q189 Most Frequent Comments regarding the PASTORAL TEAM at Christ the King. Answered: 68 Skipped: 524 Positive/non-specific comments about the team (33) The team has reached out to me (10) Praise for individual team members (10) The team did not contact me about a ministry placement (7) General negative comments about the team (6)