Archdiocese of New Orleans Parish Survey
St. Pius X Parish

Please tell us a little about yourself by circling only one letter for each item.

I AM...

1.    A. Male
B. Female
2.    A. A lay person
B. A priest or deacon
C. A religious sister or brother
3.    A. Single
B. Married
C. Widowed
D. Separated
E. Divorced
4.    A. 16-25 years old
B. 26-40 years old
C. 41-55 years old
D. 56-70 years old
E. 71+ years old
5.    A. Asian
B. Black
C. Hispanic
D. White
E. Other
6.    A. Very active in my parish
B. Somewhat active in my parish
C. Not active in my parish beyond going to Mass
D. Not active at all in my parish


Please rate how well your parish does for each parish element, (the quality) by circling one of the following choices to the right.

G = Good   F = Fair   P = Poor   N = Does not exist in my parish   DK = Don't know


WORSHIP
1. Newcomers are welcomed into the parish.   G     F     P     N     DK  
2. All approved liturgical roles are open to members of the parish who qualify.   G     F     P     N     DK  
3. The celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is prayerful and worshipful.   G     F     P     N     DK  
4. Our parish welcomes people to weekend celebrations of the Eucharist.   G     F     P     N     DK  
5. Homilies are doctrinally sound, well prepared and relevant to the needs of the people.   G     F     P     N     DK  
6. Opportunities for spiritual growth are available through small faith groups, prayer groups, rosary groups, novenas, missions, retreats & adult education opportunities.   G     F     P     N     DK  

WORD
7. Parishioners are helped to recognize that the living of their faith at home, school and work is the most important way to be active in the parish   G     F     P     N     DK  
8. Parishioners see it as their personal responsibility to invite others to the Lord and the believing community.   G     F     P     N     DK  
9. The parish reaches out to alienated Catholics and to people not participating in the church.   G     F     P     N     DK  
10. Renewal programs and scripture studies are made available at various times of the year.   G     F     P     N     DK  
11. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is being implemented and involves the parish community.   G     F     P     N     DK  
12. Volunteer ministers are supported with local and Archdiocese formation programs to enhance their knowledge and improve their skills.   G     F     P     N     DK  
13. Parents in our faith community receive support and encouragement as the primary religious educators of their children.   G     F     P     N     DK  
14. Our parish school of religion offers quality religious education based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church from kindergarten through high school.   G     F     P     N     DK  
15. Before celebration of the sacraments (Baptism, Penance and Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation) effective Catechetical programs are provided for the parents of children in our parish.   G     F     P     N     DK  
16. The community life of the parish is such that members of all cultural and ethnic groups can share their faith.   G     F     P     N     DK  

SERVICE
17. Holy Communion is regularly brought to shut-ins and the ill at home and in nursing homes.   G     F     P     N     DK  
18. The parish has a social concerns committee that recommends, organizes, conducts and evaluates social ministry.   G     F     P     N     DK  
19. Awareness of social responsibility is raised through homilies and education processes.   G     F     P     N     DK  
20. The parish supports and/or sponsors blood drives, food banks, group homes, thrift shops and the like.   G     F     P     N     DK  
21. Efforts are made to raise awareness of the need to care for the earth.   G     F     P     N     DK  
22. The parish calls attention to important global issues as well as local, state and federal legislation in light of Catholic Social Teaching.   G     F     P     N     DK  
23. Programs for special needs such as single parenting, bereavement, caring for the elderly & persons with disabilities, etc., are offered by our parish.   G     F     P     N     DK  

RESOURCES
24. Parishioners are encouraged to use their talents for the good of the parish through stewardship and ministry.   G     F     P     N     DK  
25. The parish has sufficient qualified personnel to meet the needs of the parish.   G     F     P     N     DK  
26. Parishioners and others display a respect for the care of the plant and facilities.   G     F     P     N     DK  
27. Parishioners are given opportunities to share in leadership responsibilities by being empowered to use their skills and experiences for the good of the parish.   G     F     P     N     DK  
28. The parish implements the three phases of Archdiocesan stewardship: time, talent and treasure.   G     F     P     N     DK  
29. The parish operations are not overly dependent on special fund-raising activities such as fairs, bingo, or special collections.   G     F     P     N     DK  

COOPERATION
30. The parish shares its resources with other parishes within the deanery/Archdiocese.                 G     F     P     N     DK  
31. The parish participates in ecumenical activities.   G     F     P     N     DK  

VOCATIONS
31. The parish sponsors programs for the promotion of priestly and religious vocation awareness on a regular basis.   G     F     P     N     DK