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St. Athanasius2017 Parish Pulse Survey ResultsInitiated September 2017 Report to Parish March 20181
Overview Purpose of the 2017 Survey – Ministry Focus Survey Design and Response Rate Description of Respondents Results
Survey PurposeTo evaluate the changing needs ofparishionersTo explore parishioner awarenessof current ministriesTo identify new areas of ministry3
Survey Design and Response Rate20 items300 Parishioners Responded!Administered on paper andelectronically via Survey Monkey300 parishioners completed the surveyResponse rate is 41% ( /- 4%)4
Results – Description of RespondentsHow long have you been attending St. A’s(even if infrequently)?30%Age of 5%2%3%18-25 years old25 to 290%Less than 2 years2 to 5 years6 to 10 years11 to 25 years26 or moreDo you have a child currently attending St.Athanasius School or participating in the FamilyProgram?52% YES48% NO9 out of 10 respondents are Caucasian30 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960 years oldGender of RespondentsFemale62%Male38%5
Results - What Brought You to St. Athanasius?Overall #1 Factor - Proximity to where I live (74%)1.2.3.4.5.Parishioners withoutChildren in School Close to where I liveDesire to enroll child in SchoolTraditional Catholic theologyOverall positive word of mouthHeard about vibrancy ofSchool Program1.2.3.4.5.Parishioners withChildren in School Close to where I liveDesire to enroll child in SchoolOverall positive word of mouthHeard about the vibrantcommunityHeard about vibrancy ofSchool Program6
Results – Rate Your Level of Connection87% of parishioners feel, “ Very to Somewhat”Connected to the Parish46%48%46%41%43%35%12%TotalVery Connected16%2%8%1%No Children in SchoolSomewhat Connected3%Yes Children in SchoolNot Very ConnectedNot at All Connected7
Results – Why Is There a Lack of Connection?14% of respondents reported a lack of connectionWho are they? 3 out of 5 parishioners feeling a lack of connection do not have children attendingschool or the family program. 85% of those who don’t feel connected to the Parish are over the age of 40. 95% of those who don’t feel connected to the Parish are white.Why do they feel this way? Lack of time (44%) Unaware how to participate (36%)Don’t feel like I fit in (31%)Feel uncomfortable (15%)8
Results – Who is Active in Ministry?55% of parishioners indicated that they areactive in ministry New parishioners are less likely to participate (p .05): 11% of those attending less than 2 years 43%-56% of those attending more than 2 years Older parishioners are more likely to participate (p .05): 26% of those under 40 50% of those 40 and older Males are significantly less likely than females to participatein ministry (37% vs. 51%, p .05).9
Results – Interest in Joining a Ministry? 30% of parishioners (81) wouldlike to learn more about or joincurrent ministries New parishioners were more likelyto express interest (p .05) 41%-43% of those attendingless than 10 years 13%-24% of those attendingmore than 10 yearsWhich ministries would you like tolearn more about or join? Soup KitchensPeace and JusticeSt. Athanasius SchoolWomen’s ClubSt. Vincent DePaulYouth MinistryEucharistic MinisterLectorsBook Club/Ministries of Care72262220191615121110
Results – Ideas for New MinistriesNew Potential MinistriesOlder Adult MinistryParent - Christian Family MovementDivorced MinistryMen's Ministry (Club)Singles MinistryYoung Adult MinistrySpouses / Significant Others, NonCatholicLGBT MinistryWidowed ource of InformationChimesAt MassFriendsFather HernanRed EnvelopeE-News# %170 64%135 51%60 23%58 22%56 21%52 20%11
Results - Is St. Athanasius Satisfying YourSpiritual Development?How is St. A’s satisfying your personal faith life/spiritual development?(1 being very dissatisfied and 5 being very satisfied)32%32%23%5%1Dissatisfied8%2345Very Satisfied12
Results –Pressing Issues By Years of AttendanceNewer Parishioners (under 10 years) Raising my children wellBalancing work and personal lifeKeeping my marriage strongGrowing my faith lifeFinding satisfaction with my work lifeSucceeding in the workplaceImproving my marriageMaking ends meet financiallyDeepening a current relationshipCreating a familyLong Term Parishioners (Over 10 years) Growing my faithRaising my children wellBalancing work and personal lifeKeeping my marriage strongHealth problems of family member(s) /friend(s)Adjusting to an empty nestMaking ends meet financiallyPersonal health problemsSucceeding in the workplaceDifficulty dealing/accepting some aspects ofaging13
Results –Communication? 90% of respondents indicatedthat communication hasimproved over the past threeyears 45 various suggestions for newand better ways tocommunicate14
Parish StrategyOne Vibrantand Engaged ParishMissionWe strive to be a vibrant Catholic parish thatnurtures our community and lives thegospelof Jesus Christ by sharing our talents andresources for the good of tyDiscipleship
Thank YouSpecial Thanks to Sabrina Townsend,Jim Swanson and Father Hernan16
Welcome to the St. Athanasius Parish pulse survey. As part of our Parish Plan, we want to be certain that our Parish continue\൳ to adapt and meet the changing needs of our community. . Do you have a child currently attending St. Athanasius School or participating in the Family Program? 5 15%. 18%. 14%. 27%. 27%. 0%. 5%. 10%. 15%. 20%. 25% .
