Q1 Programs or activities are available to promote spiritual growth (Retreats, Missions, Bible Studies, Small Christian Communities)

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1 Q1 Programs or activities are available to promote spiritual growth (Retreats, Missions, Bible Studies, Small Christian Communities) Answered: 319 Skipped: % % % % % % 25 Total / 63

2 Q2 Faith Formation opportunities are available for all age levels and cultures represented in the community Answered: 315 Skipped: % % % % % % 31 Total / 63

3 Q3 Faith Formation reaches out to and is accommodating of those with physical and mental challenges Answered: 317 Skipped: % % % % % % 14 Total / 63

4 Q4 Ministries are constantly adapting in ways that are inviting to children, youth and young adults Answered: 316 Skipped: % % % % % % 14 Total / 63

5 Q5 All events exhibit a spirit of welcome and invitation for those interested in becoming Catholic Answered: 317 Skipped: % % % % % % 52 Total / 63

6 Q6 Outreach is provided to non-practicing Catholics and the unchurched Answered: 313 Skipped: % % % % % % 13 Total / 63

7 Q7 New members of the parish are identified and welcomed Answered: 316 Skipped: % % % % % % 24 Total / 63

8 Q8 Newcomers are able to find what they are looking for (office, bathrooms, information, etc.) Answered: 314 Skipped: % % % % % % 19 Total / 63

9 Q9 The parish encourages vocations to the ordained & lay ecclesial ministries and consecrated life Answered: 315 Skipped: % % % % % % 20 Total / 63

10 Q10 Opportunities exist that support vocations to the Sacrament of Matrimony Answered: 316 Skipped: % % % % % % 21 Total / 63

11 Q11 Holy Family School serves the faith community and society by forming students to become active and caring members of the communities, cities, and nation in which they live Answered: 316 Skipped: % % % % % % 56 Total / 63

12 Q12 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that are most important to you. Answered: 307 Skipped: 21 Programs or activities a... Faith Formation... Faith Formation... Ministries are constantly... All events exhibit a... Outreach is provided to... New members of the parish a... Newcomers are able to find... The parish encourages... Opportunities exist that... Holy Family School serve... Programs or activities are available to promote spiritual growth (Retreats, Missions, Bible Studies, Small Christian Communities) 45.60% 140 Faith Formation opportunities are available for all age levels and cultures represented in the community 31.60% 97 Faith Formation reaches out to and is accommodating of those with physical and mental challenges Ministries are constantly adapting in ways that are inviting to children, youth and young adults 9.77% % 138 All events exhibit a spirit of welcome and invitation for those interested in becoming Catholic Outreach is provided to non-practicing Catholics and the unchurched 19.22% 25.08% / 63

13 New members of the parish are identified and welcomed Newcomers are able to find what they are looking for (office, bathrooms, information, etc.) 25.73% % 17 The parish encourages vocations to the ordained & lay ecclesial ministries and consecrated life 16.61% 51 Opportunities exist that support vocations to the Sacrament of Matrimony 6.84% 21 Holy Family School serves the faith community and society by forming students to become active and caring members of the communities, cities, and nation in which they live Total Respondents: % / 63

14 Q13 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that you would like to see improved Answered: 279 Skipped: 49 Programs or activities a... Faith Formation... Faith Formation... Ministries are constantly... All events exhibit a... Outreach is provided to... New members of the parish a... Newcomers are able to find... The parish encourages... Opportunities exist that... Holy Family School serve... Programs or activities are available to promote spiritual growth (Retreats, Missions, Bible Studies, Small Christian Communities) 35.13% 98 Faith Formation opportunities are available for all age levels and cultures represented in the community Faith Formation reaches out to and is accommodating of those with physical and mental challenges 22.94% 14.34% Ministries are constantly adapting in ways that are inviting to children, youth and young adults 44.44% 124 All events exhibit a spirit of welcome and invitation for those interested in becoming Catholic 13.26% / 63

15 Outreach is provided to non-practicing Catholics and the unchurched 37.63% 105 New members of the parish are identified and welcomed 29.39% 82 Newcomers are able to find what they are looking for (office, bathrooms, information, etc.) 7.53% 21 The parish encourages vocations to the ordained & lay ecclesial ministries and consecrated life Opportunities exist that support vocations to the Sacrament of Matrimony 16.49% 12.54% Holy Family School serves the faith community and society by forming students to become active and caring members of the communities, cities, and nation in which they live 8.96% 25 Total Respondents: / 63

16 Q14 Masses are prayerful, reverent and spiritually moving Answered: 305 Skipped: % % % % % % 110 Total / 63

17 Q15 Masses strengthen my faith and prepare me to go out and live it Answered: 305 Skipped: % % % % % % 103 Total / 63

18 Q16 The interior environment of the church creates a good atmosphere for worship Answered: 301 Skipped: % % % % % % 116 Total / 63

19 Q17 The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is regularly scheduled at a variety of times and is clearly published in several places Answered: 306 Skipped: % % % % % % 63 Total / 63

20 Q18 There are communal opportunities for the Anointing of the Sick Answered: 303 Skipped: % % % % % % 54 Total / 63

21 Q19 Homilies are scripture based, inspirational and effectively delivered Answered: 305 Skipped: % % % % % % 114 Total / 63

22 Q20 The music ministry enhances the experience of worship with music that encourages full and active participation Answered: 301 Skipped: % % % % % % 93 Total / 63

23 Q21 The parish reaches out to those of appropriate ages and invites them into Sacramental Preparation Answered: 304 Skipped: % % % % % % 40 Total / 63

24 Q22 The parish creates an evangelizing baptism experience with hospitality from time of preparation through celebration of the sacrament Answered: 300 Skipped: % % % % % % 34 Total / 63

25 Q23 Parishioners are supportive of the RCIA process and are invited to assist catechumens (adults preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) and candidates (adults already baptized who are preparing to become Catholic) on their journey of faith Answered: 302 Skipped: % % % % % % 43 Total / 63

26 Q24 Weddings are conducted with joy, optimism, personalization and a spirit of evangelization Answered: 304 Skipped: % % % % % % 55 Total / 63

27 Q25 Funerals are conducted with reverence, sensitivity, comfort, personalization and a spirit of evangelization Answered: 307 Skipped: % % % % % % 138 Total / 63

28 Q26 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that are most important to you. Answered: 294 Skipped: 34 Masses are prayerful,... Masses strengthen m... The interior environment... The Sacrament of... There are communal... Homilies are scripture... The music ministry... The parish reaches out... The parish creates an... Parishioners are supporti... Weddings are conducted wi... Funerals are conducted wi... Masses are prayerful, reverent and spiritually moving Masses strengthen my faith and prepare me to go out and live it The interior environment of the church creates a good atmosphere for worship The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is regularly scheduled at a variety of times and is clearly published in several places There are communal opportunities for the Anointing of the Sick Homilies are scripture based, inspirational and effectively delivered The music ministry enhances the experience of worship with music that encourages full and active participation 65.99% % % % % % % / 63

29 The parish reaches out to those of appropriate ages and invites them into Sacramental Preparation The parish creates an evangelizing baptism experience with hospitality from time of preparation through celebration of the sacrament Parishioners are supportive of the RCIA process and are invited to assist catechumens and candidates on their journey of faith Weddings are conducted with joy, optimism, personalization and a spirit of evangelization Funerals are conducted with reverence, sensitivity, comfort, personalization and a spirit of evangelization 12.93% % % % % 32 Total Respondents: / 63

30 Q27 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that you would like to see improved Answered: 246 Skipped: 82 Masses are prayerful,... Masses strengthen m... The interior environment... The Sacrament of... There are communal... Homilies are scripture... The music ministry... The parish reaches out... The parish creates an... Parishioners are supporti... Weddings are conducted wi... Funerals are conducted wi... Masses are prayerful, reverent and spiritually moving Masses strengthen my faith and prepare me to go out and live it The interior environment of the church creates a good atmosphere for worship The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is regularly scheduled at a variety of times and is clearly published in several places There are communal opportunities for the Anointing of the Sick 17.89% % % % % 45 Homilies are scripture based, inspirational and effectively delivered 30.08% / 63

31 The music ministry enhances the experience of worship with music that encourages full and active participation The parish reaches out to those of appropriate ages and invites them into Sacramental Preparation The parish creates an evangelizing baptism experience with hospitality from time of preparation through celebration of the sacrament Parishioners are supportive of the RCIA process and are invited to assist catechumens and candidates on their journey of faith Weddings are conducted with joy, optimism, personalization and a spirit of evangelization Funerals are conducted with reverence, sensitivity, comfort, personalization and a spirit of evangelization 27.24% % % % % % 5 Total Respondents: / 63

32 Q28 The mission of the parish is evident in all we do Answered: 294 Skipped: % % % % % % 37 Total / 63

33 Q29 The parish is active in the community Answered: 294 Skipped: % % % % % % 47 Total / 63

34 Q30 Outreach/programs are offered for people with specific needs, (divorced, separated, single parents, seniors, etc.) Answered: 293 Skipped: % % % % % % 17 Total / 63

35 Q31 The parish promotes respect for human life Answered: 292 Skipped: % % % % % % 76 Total / 63

36 Q32 Parishioners are encouraged to work for social justice Answered: 292 Skipped: % % % % % % 34 Total / 63

37 Q33 The parish offers outreach to the poor, afflicted, lonely and refugees Answered: 292 Skipped: % % % % % % 37 Total / 63

38 Q34 The parish cooperates with Catholic Charities and others in the community to meet local needs (food pantry, blood drives, etc.) Answered: 295 Skipped: % % % % % % 109 Total / 63

39 Q35 The parish fosters outreach and care through common activity with neighboring parishes Answered: 296 Skipped: % % % % % % 41 Total / 63

40 Q36 A relationship is nurtured with local leaders of other major world religions (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) Answered: 295 Skipped: % % % % % % 4 Total / 63

41 Q37 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that are most important to you. Answered: 279 Skipped: 49 The mission of the parish i... The parish is active in th... Outreach/progra ms are offer... The parish promotes... Parishioners are encourag... The parish offers outre... The parish cooperates w... The parish fosters... A relationship is nurtured... The mission of the parish is evident in all we do The parish is active in the community Outreach/programs are offered for people with specific needs, (divorced, separated, single parents, seniors, etc.) The parish promotes respect for human life Parishioners are encouraged to work for social justice The parish offers outreach to the poor, afflicted, lonely and refugees The parish cooperates with Catholic Charities and others in the community to meet local needs (food pantry, blood drives, etc.) The parish fosters outreach and care through common activity with neighboring parishes A relationship is nurtured with local leaders of other major world religions (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) 30.11% % % % % % % % % 40 Total Respondents: / 63

42 Q38 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that you would like to see improved Answered: 241 Skipped: 87 The mission of the parish i... The parish is active in th... Outreach/progra ms are offer... The parish promotes... Parishioners are encourag... The parish offers outre... The parish cooperates w... The parish fosters... A relationship is nurtured... The mission of the parish is evident in all we do The parish is active in the community Outreach/programs are offered for people with specific needs, (divorced, separated, single parents, seniors, etc.) The parish promotes respect for human life Parishioners are encouraged to work for social justice The parish offers outreach to the poor, afflicted, lonely and refugees The parish cooperates with Catholic Charities and others in the community to meet local needs (food pantry, blood drives, etc.) The parish fosters outreach and care through common activity with neighboring parishes A relationship is nurtured with local leaders of other major world religions (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) 23.65% % % % % % % % % 63 Total Respondents: / 63

43 Q39 A spirit of warmth and hospitality is exhibited in the parish Answered: 294 Skipped: % % % % % % 76 Total / 63

44 Q40 The parish exhibits sensitivity to religious diversity in families Answered: 291 Skipped: % % % % % % 16 Total / 63

45 Q41 An environment that values ethnic and cultural diversity is fostered in the parish Answered: 291 Skipped: % % % % % % 24 Total / 63

46 Q42 Efforts are made to discover parishioners talents and invite their use in daily lives and parish ministries Answered: 289 Skipped: % % % % % % 18 Total / 63

47 Q43 Attention is paid to the spiritual and sacramental needs of the sick and homebound Answered: 293 Skipped: % % % % % % 62 Total / 63

48 Q44 Support is offered for families who have experienced death and other forms of loss Answered: 292 Skipped: % % % % % % 52 Total / 63

49 Q45 The parish makes good use of communication tools (print, digital, etc.) to keep parishioners and others informed Answered: 292 Skipped: % % % % % % 50 Total / 63

50 Q46 An increasing number of members support the parish through stewardship (sharing their time, talent and treasure) Answered: 294 Skipped: % % % % % % 27 Total / 63

51 Q47 Effective Leadership is provided by our Clergy, Staff and Lay Leaders Answered: 295 Skipped: % % % % % % 71 Total / 63

52 Q48 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that are most important to you. Answered: 277 Skipped: 51 A spirit of warmth and... The parish exhibits... An environment that values... Efforts are made to... Attention is paid to the... Support is offered for... The parish makes good u... An increasing number of... Effective Leadership i... A spirit of warmth and hospitality is exhibited in the parish The parish exhibits sensitivity to religious diversity in families An environment that values ethnic and cultural diversity is fostered in the parish Efforts are made to discover parishioners talents and invite their use in daily lives and parish ministries Attention is paid to the spiritual and sacramental needs of the sick and homebound Support is offered for families who have experienced death and other forms of loss The parish makes good use of communication tools (print, digital, etc.) to keep parishioners and others informed An increasing number of members support the parish through stewardship Effective Leadership is provided by our Clergy, Staff and Lay Leaders 59.57% % % % % % % % % 100 Total Respondents: / 63

53 Q49 Please select the 2 or 3 areas of ministry that you would like to see improved Answered: 250 Skipped: 78 A spirit of warmth and... The parish exhibits... An environment that values... Efforts are made to... Attention is paid to the... Support is offered for... The parish makes good u... An increasing number of... Effective Leadership i... A spirit of warmth and hospitality is exhibited in the parish The parish exhibits sensitivity to religious diversity in families An environment that values ethnic and cultural diversity is fostered in the parish Efforts are made to discover parishioners talents and invite their use in daily lives and parish ministries Attention is paid to the spiritual and sacramental needs of the sick and homebound Support is offered for families who have experienced death and other forms of loss The parish makes good use of communication tools (print, digital, etc.) to keep parishioners and others informed An increasing number of members support the parish through stewardship Effective Leadership is provided by our Clergy, Staff and Lay Leaders 23.20% % % % % % % % % 61 Total Respondents: / 63

54 Q51 To which of the Elmira parishes do you belong? Answered: 288 Skipped: 40 Blessed Sacrament Christ the Redeemer St. Mary's Blessed Sacrament Christ the Redeemer St. Mary's 37.15% % % 88 Total / 63

55 Q52 What is your relationship to the parish? Answered: 289 Skipped: 39 Regular attendee but... Registered parishioner Other (please specify) Regular attendee but not registered Registered parishioner Other (please specify) 5.54% % % 17 Total / 63

56 Q53 How active are you with the parish? Answered: 285 Skipped: 43 No involvement beyond... Attend some parish event... Member of staff, pasto... No involvement beyond attending Mass Attend some parish events beyond Mass but do not usually volunteer Member of staff, pastoral council, finance council, committee, liturgical ministry; catechist or regular volunteer 17.89% % % 132 Total / 63

57 Q54 How attached do you feel to the parish? Answered: 290 Skipped: 38 Not at all attached Somewhat attached Very attached Not at all attached Somewhat attached Very attached 3.45% % % 189 Total / 63

58 Q55 How often do you attend Mass? Answered: 288 Skipped: 40 Never Only for special... Once a month About 2-3 times a month Once a week More than once a week Never Only for special occasions Once a month About 2-3 times a month Once a week More than once a week 0.00% % % % % % 96 Total / 63

59 Q56 Race/Ethnicity Answered: 285 Skipped: 43 African American /... Anglo / White / European Asian Hispanic / Latino African American / Black Anglo / White / European Asian Hispanic / Latino 0.35% % % % 0 Total Respondents: / 63

60 Q57 Gender Answered: 285 Skipped: 43 Female Male Female Male 67.37% % 93 Total / 63

61 Q58 Marital Status Answered: 287 Skipped: 41 Single, never married Married Separated Divorced Widowed Single, never married Married Separated Divorced Widowed 9.76% % % % % 25 Total / 63

62 Q59 Age Category Answered: 286 Skipped: years years years years years 70 years and older years years years years years 70 years and older 0.35% % % % % % 96 Total / 63

63 Q60 Preferred Language Answered: 281 Skipped: 47 English Spanish Other (please specify) English Spanish Other (please specify) 98.93% % % 2 Total / 63