PARISH SURVEY QUESTIONS

Below are the results of the Parish Survey Questions. There were 299 replies.The comments are verbatim –any spelling or grammar errors were not changed. A few words were not decipherable – so they are marked by xxx.

1. Are you a registered member of the parish?Registered Households (not all gave years)Yes 230 No 59 Years at St. Kateri Number of Households5 or less 526 – 14 4615 – 25 4526 Plus 23 (17 are Charter Member)

Years as a Member Number of Households<1 21 162 82.5 23 104 75 76 67 98 109 210 1011 212 414 315 1116 417 818 719 120 421 222 224 325 326 127 329 2≥ 30 17 - charter members

Comments:

Yes – 31 years (some gaps when out of country)

No, in transition from St. Joan of Arc

2. What is your personal status?186 replies

Personal Status Number Single 14Married 232Divorced 15Widowed 23Separated 4

3. What is your age?301 repliesAge Group Number18 – 25 826 – 45 5046 – 65 14966 – 75 54Greater than 75 40

4. What is your ethnicity?Ethnicity NumberWhite 263African American 3Native American 2Hispanic 10IndianPacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 5Asian 28

Countries: 3 Vietnam, 2 Philippines, 1 South Korea, 1 CambodiaComment: I prefer not to and I take offense

5. Are there children under the age of 18 in your home?

Yes 107 No 181

If yes, please list their ages

Age Number Age Number

Less than 1 4 9 14

1 4 10 10

2 7 11 11

3 9 12 11

4 6 13 15

5 4 14 10

6 6 15 20

7 12 16 19

8 8 17 15

7. Are you associated with the military?Yes 124 No 32 If yes, please check: Status NumberActive Duty 25Retired 90Spouse 32Dependent 9National Guard 1Veteran 1

Comment: have been Major US AF Major former

8. What is your occupational status?Status Number Student 9Retired 102Employed 183Un-Employed 12Homemaker 1

9. Do you contribute financially to St. Kateri on a regular basis?

Yes 255 No 28

Comment:

1. 1. As I can2. No would like to3. No. I play catch up to meet my contract4. Yes, today 5. No can’t afford, the struggle is real6. No, not yet!7. Yes, when I attend 8. No just arrived in area9. No not yet 10.Yes, cash only 11.Will now 12.Yes, when I remember

Yes, wish tithing was encouraged more – are we still a tithing parish

10. When the parish was formed, the focus was on serving the less fortunate using our time, talent and treasure. Do you see evidence of this in our parish today?

Yes 253 No 11 Don’t know 1

Comment

1. I would like to see more folks participating in liturgy ministries 2. There is certainly less service since the food pantry/thrift shop are now separate. 3. Haiti efforts, parish thrift store, food bank 4. Don’t know to answer5. Thrift store and food pantry 6. Food pantry, Kairos, Thrift Shop 7. Thrift shop, food pantry8. Food pantry, CHWC, service projects, Haiti 9. Collections, donations 10.Yes but we could do better11.Parish thrift store, Haiti, etc.12.A lot less than in earlier years13.Yes but mostly with treasure 14.Youth groups focus on this 15.Thrift shop16.Food pantry, CHWC

17.Haiti, work on PORT, thrift shop, Catholic Heart18.No homebound. Not less fortunate as a parish prison ministry some are able to give

more money 19.Haiti, food pantry, soup kitchen 20.Through the ministries 21.Very little 22.Parish makes good effort23.Not sure…regret my participation is limited – but hope to change that (random remark

on side) maybe a military group?24.We have strayed a bit since I started coming. I feel we should focus more on that 25.Yes, but not as much26.Thrift shop, St. Paul’s donations, CHWC27.Haiti28.Food pantry, thrift shop whose profits help the less fortunate29.Pantry, collection for less fortunate, Haiti service, all very good 30.Special involvement with Haiti is great31.St. Paul’s soup kitchen, Disaster Relief collections and youth ministry outreach 32.Israeli wood carver visit; Father Bob’s comments following Charlottesville riot;

collection for hurricane survivors33.It is evident in the ministries, sister church in Haiti, etc. 34.Youth activities, Haiti, thrift store, food bank 35.Yes but not at the same level as at the beginning (1991-92)36.Less evident than in past, seems to be in decline! 37.Yes, but it has clearly decreased in the number of active participants 38.Haiti committee, visiting the sick39.Not sure 40.Not as much 41.Thrift store and food pantry 42.Does not apply – I am not yet active in parish activities 43.Thrift shop; work camps44.Thrift store, food pantry, ministering to the sick45.Haiti ministry, thrift shop and food pantry volunteers (although not now sponsored by

us) we see less evidence than formerly46.Catholic Heart/thrift shop/food pantry 47.Seems to be in-line with other parishes I’ve been in48.Some 49.Food bank our sister church in Haiti, cookie ministry, soup kitchen, sandwich making50.Thrift shop/food pantry 51.No, I left because it became the focus of everything 52.Not qualified to answer 53.Yes, but not as much as could be 54.Yes it would be nice to hear at Mass about some of the accomplishments and status55.Yes, unfortunately our most obvious and direct method – thrift shop – is now

“detached” similar to SHARE56.Haiti but not local 57.Yes just 5 days

58.Food pantry – thrift shop59.Food drives 60.Parish thrift store, food pantry61.Yes, but newer members do not seem to undertake a ministry. And the older

members are tired and not as able as 30 years ago. At the beginning of our parish many women did not work outside the home. Now I think most women do have a job. They are tired, have children who are involved in many activities and therefore their families are also involved. Difficult to do “extra” at St. K. too many obligations. I have reached out to some neighbors and that is what I was told. And I see that.

62.Food pantry is an excellent example63.Recent example with hurricane relief 64.But not as much as we did in the past, there is no community65.Prison ministry 66.Food pantry and many other ministries 67.Yes not all the time, but in important ways 68.Yes, but not as strongly 69.Yes, but not as much as before. There has been no emphasis on ministry 70.Some 71.With food collection 72.It often seems the emphasis is on Poquoson area versus other parish areas73.Do not know 74.I’m new but I believe so 75.One of the reasons we are moving to St. K. more mission-centered, especially in local

community 76.Parish thrift shop- youth activities 77.Have not been attending long enough to comment78.Yes in the food pantry and other ministries 79.Food pantry80.But less emphasis now. Need more = more parish unity! Maybe some additional

emphasis on house churches participation would help! 81.Collecting food for the food pantry and hurricane relief collections 82.Food pantry, soup kitchen, Catholic Heart work camp, KAIROS83.Yes, but not as much 84.Prison and Caribbean ministries 85.Yes, needs more participation from church members

11. How would you describe your experience during Mass at Kateri?

Comment:

1. Solemn, reflective, joyous2. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere. Last church the pastor scolded us. I like the homily

addresses the teachings of the Gospel 3. Excellent 4. Peaceful, very rewarding5. I love Mass!

6. Warm priest, good music, like being with our family, feel a part of it all, could be more reverent and more dogmatic at times, space makes reverence harder, new chairs warmed it up

7. Uplifting, community 8. Love the music! Homilies are nice, I miss the kneelers and quiet time before Mass.9. Good, would be better if we had a church building (sanctuary) 10.The Eucharist is meaningful 11.Very enjoyable, we like your pithy and succinct homilies, Father! 12.Involved. The homilies bring meaning to me from week to week13.Love receiving Eucharist. Enjoy Fr.’s homilies 14.Contentment15.Very enjoyable and spiritually rewarding16.Great 17.Very nice18.Outstanding 19.Very good 20.Fulfilling my spiritual needs21.Fulfillment 22.So-so. There is a lack of reverence in the parish. People talking, drinking, not respecting

the body. Ritual has its place in promoting reverence and we have lost much useful ritual.

23.Ok +/- overabundance of songs/verses. Perhaps a distraction. Distraction from Mass message

24.Very good, focused, good sermons, good music25.It’s nice and accepting :)26.Thoughtful. Fr. Bob’s homilies are concise and informative, good bridge to modern life,

music a definite plus 27.Content 28.Much enjoyed, a very friendly parish 29.Good 30.Good 31.Spiritual 32.Fulfilling 33.Welcoming, educational, thought-provoking 34.Very good, excellent sermons, thought-provoking 35.Very good 36.Positive. I am very involved in Mass. I enjoy Father and the community very much37.Ok 38.Very positive sermons are wonderful, concise to the point not rambling 39.Good 40.Brings peace41.Fine, we are grateful for the new chairs 42.We very much appreciate Children’s Liturgy 43.Good 44.Good 45.Positive more so than in the past

46.Fulfilling 47.Great 48.Satisfying 49.Fr. Bob is doing a great job 50.Content – happy – music could be a bit more joyful51.Good prayer, but could be better52.Spiritual fellowship, could do better with music 53.Very good 54.Peaceful and comfortable with the new chairs. Thanks!55.Ok but don’t seem to get a lot out of Mass56.Pleasant 57.Great sermons, friendly parishioners 58.Uplifting 59.Feeds my soul60.Very good61.Uplifting 62.Home. It is nice to see folks we know at Sat/Sun or daily mass63.Too much singing – I wish we had a dedicated church building miss the traditional

church 64.Renewed 65.I am fed for my spiritual needs. I also receive blessings when I attend Mass at a xxxxx

church in Williamsburg with my friend Monica I return to St. Joe’s in Buckroe former parish as a good home coming

66.Welcoming and pleasant 67.Overall good, but at times at times the music distracts from the Mass, i.e. can’t

understand versus during psalter 68.Is different for each member of the family I love coming to mass and experience the

presents of Jesus but is hard to get the family engaged in the same way69.Very positive; love Fr. Bobs homilies and peaceful atmosphere he promotes70.Positive, friendly, timely, welcoming. On point does not drag on. I really appreciate

that71.We would both like the focus on reverence to be exclamated 72.Fulfilling 73.Home. Feels the same as it always has my whole life74.We do not (like) where the choir is located. It’s a huge distraction 75.Good 76.Welcoming/reflective/homilies are instructive 77.Very welcoming (registered in Sep) reassuring of personal challenges78.Nice. I would like for there to be more traditional aspects included to the Mass79.Great it’s all I need 80.Good 81.The mass is pleasant but very different than how I was raised, i.e. kneeling, Altar

service, etc. 82.Positive 83.Good 84.We love our church family and enjoy the Mass

85.Mass at Kateri is spiritual and welcoming. I feel at home when I walk in the doors86.Pleasant and fulfilling87.Living or professing our faith as one which I feel has to do with Fr. Bob. 88.Engaged 89.Fine 90.Satisfactory 91.Enjoy 92.Okay. I like to pray before Mass and it is noisy. My wife wishes it looked more like a

traditional church 93.Welcoming, excited94.Please see back sheet for suggestions.

a. Please consider missals so we can read along with lectors! b. Please consider printing/including all of the verses of the responsorial psalm! c. While it is evident that our parish is lively and welcoming parish, it is very

difficult to prepare oneself for Mass upon entering the building because of all the chatting and socializing going on…even while the cantor is making announcements. It is very distracting. Why couldn’t the rule be to reverently be quiet before Mass and then chat and socialize afterwards – like most every other Catholic Parish?

95.Positive 96.Inspiring 97.Fulfilling, enriching 98.Great 99.Excellent 100. Good. Like incorporating youth into Mass. Like new chairs. Comfy! 101. I feel that Mass aids me in expanding myself mentally and spiritually102. Look forward to coming each week103. I feel part of the Mass through my ministries, the service and the music. I do

miss some of the ‘older’ songs104. Good 105. Very positive 106. I am a new member and really enjoy the hospitality107. Excellent 108. Celebration of the Eucharist is good and inspiring. The congregation is not so

spiritually engaged – participation does not seem enthusiastic or devoted109. Spiritual – priest sermons short and to the Gospel message110. Poor. No community, really no friends to be made outside of Mass, cold 111. Great. I love that Father Bob interacts with the children. Warm community112. Fr. Bob seems MOST aware of encouraging us to JOIN into the worship and

prayer113. Very good 114. Satisfied115. Positive, community-based 116. Peaceful 117. Very positive118. Calm, friendly, contemporary

119. Positive and fulfilling 120. Spiritually fulfilling 121. Improved since Father Bob came. More kid friendly122. Very favorable. Always leave feeling renewed, refreshed and with a hopeful

spirit123. Positive124. Positive welcoming 125. Peaceful, I enjoy the experience here126. Very welcoming, eye-opening and pleasant 127. Good 128. Reflective, communal, sermons could use improvement 129. Wish audio speakers were better especially for seating at other side of altar.

Also question printing so much paper each week for songs. Curious why parish doesn’t have song books.

130. Mostly attentive, spiritually rewarding 131. Good 132. Enjoyable – not sure 133. Low key 134. People do not treat the facility with the appropriate respect.

a. Would like to see missals available to be able to follow along with the readings.b. Would like to see progress toward building a traditional church instead of a

multipurpose social hall. 135. Positive, communal136. Very noisy 137. We enjoy Fr. Bob’s quick sermons and the message he gives us 138. Pretty good 139. Enjoyable – love Children’s Church and the music 140. Fulfilled 141. Very different – I am having trouble getting used to a dressed down Mass142. Makes me feel happy; very rewarding and spiritual143. Praying the music would be more uplifting 144. Mass is Mass but it’s not as spirited as we would like, including the delivery of

the homily145. Would like to see more interaction with community146. Very moving 147. Excellent I need to join St. Kateri. Currently at Mt. Carmel but moved 148. ?149. Comforting150. Excellent, very good151. Every priest brings a new season. I enjoy Father Bob’s Masses152. Good – sound system could use some tuning. Not always able to hear Father

clearly153. I enjoy the Mass and sermons but can’t always hear Father154. An active participant 155. Slow, boring, but adequate, music needs to be pepped up156. Good

157. Ok 158. Spiritual I like Fr. Bob’s sermons 159. Meaningful, welcomed 160. Very good 161. Very good 162. I left because of previous priest 163. Comfortable accepting community, audio system sometimes a challenge 164. Very positive 165. Generally enjoy the Mass. Music can use a wider selection of songs. Feel God’s

presence166. Great 167. Great community 168. I always enjoy the Mass and especially like Father Bob’s technique at tying the

homily to the readings 169. Informative and enjoyable 170. Joy in community sharing praise and love 171. Would appreciate more periods of silence (no music, no singing) esp. after

communion172. We are pleased with the service. Starts and ends on time. Always with a practical

lesson173. Into myself peaceful 174. Music is in need of better singers – I know of people who left parish because of

this and priest reading sermons also only come people spoken to and others are not – not welcoming except for greeters and bulletin people

175. Enlightening, joyful, prayerful, and time to reflect 176. (Cold), enjoy the music177. Friendly as family 178. Good 179. Very nice I wish though that I could bring the gifts to the altar, never been

selected to do this180. Good 181. I find Mass to be respectful, inspiring and pleasant 182. Fulfilling, appreciate thoughtful liturgies 183. Good, relevant to times, homilies are tied to the scripture and its relatedness to

our current world 184. I like how Father explains the Gospel and ties in real world examples185. Peaceful 186. Joyful and merciful, informative and welcoming 187. Peace, kindness, love, joy 188. Fine 189. Very good 190. Serves my needs 191. Warm and enjoyable192. Meaningful, warm, accepting193. Friendly 194. Informative, religious experience and relaxing

195. Music is good and I find the sermons make me more reflective 196. N/A197. Not a regular198. Happy 199. Good 200. Much better after Fr. Charlie’s tenure 201. I enjoy Fr. Bob’s homilies – very friendly group 202. Adequate 203. Noisy 204. Beneficial 205. Very comfortable206. We feel connected and involved and uplifted. We feel we are part of the

community 207. Better since Fr. Bob has come 208. Good 209. Welcoming, comfortable, enlightening, friendly 210. A friendly community drawn together to worship211. Good – choir member212. Participatory, enriching, active 213. Interested, participating, praying 214. Don’t’ know how to answer this215. I read the bible216. Good 217. Very pleasant. I do which there were more reverent quiet before mass 218. I feel a sense of community at St. Kateri, however, it feels more casual (not a

church setting)219. Enjoyable 220. Peaceful, enlightening 221. Ok 222. Very good223. Good 224. Uplifting, joyful, positive. I love the modern music! So uplifting225. Very good. Especially now with Fr. Bob!! 226. Prayerful, peaceful227. Wonderful 228. Pleasant, feeling part of community. I am not in favor of television in children’s

room. Needs a window to feel a part. Cannot hear/speaker system229. Great 230. We love it – we have had several friends join the parish and they love it as well –

no judgement – all are welcome 231. Brings me back to my true purpose232. I have only come 3 times but have been ministered to each time233. Pleasurable 234. Peaceful 235. Comforting, communal, excepting (accepting sp) 236. Good

237. Prayerful – reflective – like Fr. Bob’s simplicity/time with liturgy238. Positive interaction with priest and community. Uplifting and comfortable 239. Great 240. Uplifting and fuel for the week 241. OK242. I enjoy participating in the Mass. Altar servers was a nice addition I rarely fall

asleep! Honestly, he is more personable than Fr. Charlie (RIP) was. 243. Really good music. And Father Bob is really swell!244. Meaningful, friendly 245. Very good 246. I enjoy the sense of community247. Peaceful 248. We enjoy the traditional Mass249. Sharing with others the bread and wine 250. Welcoming 251. Community 252. Very positive 253. Great 254. Nice, but would like Father Bob to speak a little louder255. Uplifting 256. Pleasant/good homilies 257. Mass gives me a personal spiritual centering and experience – I find a lot of

people moving around – to rest room i.e. – distracting 258. I’m not a hand holder – it spreads germs and can’t always hear even with

hearing aids 259. Learning and community

12. Does St. Kateri currently meet your personal/family religious and spiritual expectations?

Yes 269 No 6 Yes/No 3

Comment:

1. My life is difficult at best 2. Yes and No I would like to have a blessing of the pets for our fur family3. No is counseling available? When I asked Fr. Charlie he referred us elsewhere. 4. So-so. There is a lack of reverence in the parish. People talking, drinking, not

respecting the body. Ritual has its place in promoting reverence and we have lost much useful ritual. We have looked for other churches because of this.

5. Still lean to Vatican I ~18706. Could be better little slow, I go to another church for bible study in the evening7. Yes, non-members who do contribute 8. Father is very good at dealing with our youngsters and teens 9. Would like to see a large cross above the altar and some statues 10.Good Rel. Ed program 11.With faith formation, giving deeper understanding

12.Reminds me of my college days at a Catholic College, now at university in Olston PA13.Although our needs are met, there is always room for improvement in liturgy,

especially music14.Yes, because offers great opportunities for adult formation and volunteer

opportunities. However I think it is missing a more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone

15.Would like to say more prayers to Mary, maybe rosary before Mass16.Believe youth education is fundamental 17.Very welcoming (registered in Sep) reassuring of personal challenges18.The youth group were pivotal in my children acceptance when I moved to VA and

remain important 19.The mass is pleasant but very different than how I was raised, i.e. kneeling, Altar

service, etc. 20.Yes but would like to see more prayer and devotion maybe on feast days, a special

night of prayer/adoration21.It could be awesome to have Eucharistic Adoration or something else along those lines22.It’s not what St. K can do for me it’s what I can do for St. K23.After 50 years I didn’t expect much. I do like the men’s breakfasts 24.Please see back sheet for suggestions.

a. Please consider missals so we can read along with lectors! b. Please consider printing/including all of the verses of the responsorial psalm! c. While it is evident that our parish is lively and welcoming parish, it is very

difficult to prepare oneself for Mas upon entering the building because of all the chatting and socializing going on…even while the cantor is making announcements. It is very distracting. Why couldn’t the rule be to reverently be quiet before Mass and then chat and socialize afterwards – like most every other Catholic Parish?

25. Yes, I came from a church in a resort area and felt like I was at a fund raiser every Sunday. Being here is so refreshing. Thank you!

26.Fr. Bob has great homilies 27.Yes, but would like to see more group participation, e.g. house church participation

has dwindled 28.Fr. Bob’s homilies are excellent 29.Somewhat Mass is Mass but it’s not as spirited as we would like, including the delivery

of the homily30.I just need to seek more time to use what is available 31.Would like to have the rosary prayed before Mass 32.Yes, need more special events for children 33.Our first time back in 8 years34.Celebrations, homily, religious education all well received 35.Classes are great – atmosphere at Mass not so much36.My daughter enjoys the music relaxed environment, I like the rexxxx at St. Joan’s37.I am happy to see more classes for adults 38.The reason we moved our membership39.Maybe could put the Gospel reading in context with the time period. Explain meaning

better

40.My husband is not Catholic but is welcomed 41.Yes, sure wish we had a church. Does Richmond know we are here42.Religious education – we came here to satisfy needs that weren’t addressed at other

nearly parishes 43.Still in the beginning stages of learning all you have to offer but feeling good so far44.Too new to determine 45.Yes/no Mass is very good – more daily Mass (like Fri. even Sat. morning) would be

SUPER! a. Good classes for CATHECHISTS – even more participation would be better –

Good youth program & CCD classes! b. But how about a class between Masses for parents and adults. c. A number of parents stay in between Masses with toddlers – maybe an activity

for them, sponsored by the youth group? d. How about a monthly class in evening/weekend for adults or families teaching

xxxxx topics taught by Father (or other) maybe with a potluck? The classes held by Fr. Charlie like this were well attended!

46.Yes, but I’d like to see the parish as a whole reach out more to parishioners in need: financially, emotionally, physically

47.Yes, church is made easy and less stressful by services for children 48.Yes, I would like some education during the day during week – I’m not sure it is now

available 49.Yes, ministry for future religious development is good, but sometimes difficult due to

time (offered)

13. Does St. Kateri currently meet your personal/family’s formations needs (Religious Education)?

Yes 235 No 10 Yes/No 1 N/A 7

Comment:

1. Need more religious ed volunteers2. Yes I think the challenge in confirmation from 2 years to 1 year is a BIG mistake!!!

Much richness and service were lost. 3. Yes classes are offered; haven’t participated tho’ 4. No unclear what is open to divorced people 5. No unwelcoming attitude for those who are not original members or who want to

promote reverence. 6. NA, no kids in house still and wife is not Catholic 7. Youth program was what brought us to St. K, keep kids involved and through them the

parents. Pat Kovak was amazing with Youth Group – program seems to connect less with teens than when she did it. We should examine

8. Do not attend any classes 9. Yes! Thank you! 10.Yes when my children attended

11.Plan to participate in evening adult religion in near future12.Non-member at present although offers13.N/A currently 14.Excellent opportunities15.I attend House Church 16.Classes offered – up to parishioners to take advantage of them17.Rel ed is long maybe a little less time commitment maybe only 2 x a month18.There are many opportunities to enrich my faith 19.N/A20.We have a lot of opportunities for formation 21.I am able to join on the Saturday offering. I have committed myself to a Bible Study

Class on Monday night Bible Study International 22.RE for teens is good – my kids don’t hesitate to go but the time takes away from family

dinner on one of the only nights we have a chance to be together. Why can’t it be right after 11 am mass?

23.No. the adult religious ed is not theologically guided. We feel sort of ‘self or group’ led.

24.Young kids (pre4-5) seems great but I feel like the high school students are lacking quality leadership/direction/community building

25.No teachings of prayers – Rosary etc. 26.Been several years but children benefit from youth education/classes (Pat Kovak era) –

hope that continues! Strength of parish 27.N/A – all 3 done 28.I have participated in Bible Stud and adult studies. Just wish they were a little more

interesting and we could change up materials.29.Yes I think more options for young adult formation is needed, aside from the AFF

classes. Sometimes it’s more difficult for young adults to feel comfortable in their space for growth with such a large age gap. As for youth getting back to the roots of the Catholic faith and tradition is important.

30.I would prefer more self-studies via technology31.Very good JYG program and caring teachers for both younger grades and JYG32.AFF helps us to grow in many ways33.Extremely lengthy time commitments for families with multiple children. However the

content and groups are fun 34.The RE program has been fabulous and beyond any other parish that we have ever

been members of 35.It could but my family is going to different churches 36.My children have and do participate in RE and do so willingly 37.Having recently transferred from another parish, I am impressed by and quite pleased

with the RE staff38.Would like to have JYG and PK-5 RE at the same time to avoid additional trips39.Yes, but parental/student suggestions for changes shouldn’t be dismissed outright by

Coordinator 40.I need to be more active in education. It is my fault41.Have not looked at it. wish there was a Q&A session to get answers on faith issues 42.Would like an evening women’s group

43.No wish there is more bible study for adults 44.Glad to see you start at Pre-K4 (Last parish didn’t start until kindergarten)45.N/A46.I enjoy the Adult Faith Formation 47.Mostly – would like to see more formation in house church 48.N/A49.Don’t have anyone at this time – grandkids are not baptized 50.No children currently in formation. Other religions have a better youth involvement.

Taking away some of the fun things my children loved to do. Seems all business now51.Sometimes the youth RE activities are a bit excessive 52.N/A53.Middle school program is great, my daughter looks forward to attending. Nice mix of

fun and education54.Yes, it is going in this direction more 55.Not applicable 56.No spouse prefers to worship elsewhere 57.It did when my children were younger58.Would be nice if youth group wasn’t during dinner time59.N/A60.Not currently attending due to schedules 61.All 3 of my children had wonderful and strong youth involvement 62.N/A63.Was the best for my son !!) 64.House church! And Mass of course65.Youth group66.Religious education – we came here to satisfy needs that weren’t addressed at other

nearly parishes 67.Not currently utilizing Rel Ed 68.No commit 69.Another reason for our move – we love to attend Mass with our children and

grandchildren and feel St. K is more in tune with young families and training children in the faith in an environment where they feel included, to develop pride in their church and develop a life-long devotion to their faith

70.N/A we don’t have any youngsters at home any more who would benefit from Religious Formation

71.Monica has been amazing – I love the other families we learn with – the kids all love each other

72.I have not attended Religious Ed 73.We don’t take advantage because of time/travel 74.Too new to determine 75.No, my child is a young adult and may go to Mass but is no longer active because she

feels unwelcome. She took part in Taco Tuesday but stop76.No inflexible schedule, bad experience with youth group leader77.Yes/no Mass is very good – more daily Mass (like Fri. even Sat. morning) would be

SUPER!

a. Good classes for CATHECHISTS – even more participation would be better – Good youth program & CCD classes!

b. But how about a class between Masses for parents and adults. c. A number of parents stay in between Masses with toddlers – maybe an activity

for them, sponsored by the youth group? d. How about a monthly class in evening/weekend for adults or families teaching

xxxxx topics taught by Father (or other) maybe with a potluck? The classes held by Fr. Charlie like this were well attended!

78.N/A79.Yes, may need more facilities to meet educational needs

14. Is St. Kateri a welcoming community of hospitality?

Yes 233 No 9 No Opinion Comment:

1. Most of the time2. We felt welcomed here when we arrived from Germany3. Definitely 4. No we did not see this, in fact, we were put off by some of the original/established

members. 5. Yes although having visitors stand is awkward and many don’t do it. Greeters know the

regulars, why not just welcome them as they come in?6. Yes! Yes! Yes!!!7. Yes see improvements 8. More so if you are involved in ministries or house church 9. Catholic Church needs to be more welcoming to non-Catholic Christian!10.Love the greeters11.But needs more family welcoming things, playground, kids things12.Is a friendly community but I have found it hard to get to really know other families

and have a sense of true belonging13.Like the addition of cookies/fellowship after Mass14.Getting better. The welcome statement after Mass could be better worded15.Very 16.Yes, however sometimes the “opening stand and greet” is uncomfortable to single

Mass attendees17.Yes, however I’m not clear on how you get volunteers, same people serve as usher etc.

all the time. Recommend making announcements or send out flyer asking for volunteer

18.There is no outreach. I went to Tabernacle with my in-laws and multiple people came up after the service to welcome us. I have been ignored here for years

19.Yes, except some youth directors20.I don’t feel Catholic Churches in general are good at welcoming new people. The

visitors don’t know how to respond during the service 21.From the greeters to Fr. Bob to the parish family – all are made welcome 22.So-so can work on more welcoming and community based23.Very welcoming

24.Getting better. Having snacks at 11 am Mass helped keep people around to socialize25.Yes, kind of 26.Absolutely a strength! 27.Enjoy the after church refreshments 28.Ushers, greeters and priest are very nice and pleasant 29.Yes, House Church leaders used to welcome new members with covenant and

breviary. Why did we stop? 30.Have had multiple staff members and parish members welcome our family to the

parish31.For most part. Sometimes, if you don’t have the time to volunteer, I feel a slight

negativity32.I hope so we have been here so long it’s hard to say what new people feel. We try to

welcome them. 33.Evident by amount of people who stay after Mass for socializing 34.Sometimes 35.Feel welcomed by all36.Not previously 37.No, when we first arrived we found the parish to be very insular based on “originals”

and not really open to new arrivals38.No, people mostly talk to people they already know 39.Yes I don’t care much for applauding visitors. Instead, ask name, visiting or seeking

new parish, then welcome info40.Yes, like revived xxxxx on cookies added to coffee and drinks to draw community

together after Mass41.So-so greeters are always nice42.No except for greeters and bulletin people – cliquish 43.Yes I guess if one was more involved with the church, otherwise , you are left alone44.Very welcoming 45.Yes? No? In the beginning a new family would be visited by a member of their house

church- after calling of course. If they did not want a visit, they would have our phone number, if they had questions etc.

46.Yes, Debi does a great job!47.Greeters are very welcoming48.Definitely, feel welcome 49.Welcome visitors every Mass 50.Can be hard to form friendships or extend relationships beyond church 51.Yes, comments on visitors during Mass52.Pretty welcoming 53.Very much so! It feels as if more people have greeted us in the few weeks we’ve been

here than in the 7 years we’ve been at St. J54.Yes, very much55.Ok but individuals need to reach out to new members 56.But calling out visitors and new families instead of just welcoming them can be

embarrassing. Don’t ask them to stand. 57.Yes…but we can always do more! Good that we recognize guests – how about a once a

month or quarterly “Invite a Friend” with social/snacks after 11 am Mass?

58.Yes, now has become59.Yes, why I come here rather than another church closer to me.60.Yes, greeters should wear name tags, would help if we had welcoming coffee after

Mass to welcome new and bring old together

15. Is St. Kateri a community that reaches outside of its parish to those in need?

Yes 233 No 2 Don’t know 42Check all that apply:Ministry NumberPoor 218Homeless 137Other Churches 88Prison 217Ecology 38Civic Activities (Scouts, KoC) 105People in Other Countries 187

Comment:1. Ecology – Needed more!! 2. I would like to see more active KoC program. Sometimes the myriad ministries seem to

be too big to manage. 3. Unsure of relationship with scouts. Is there more we could do for local homeless? 4. The Haiti Ministry is one of the best things about this church 5. We could do more, sponsor scout religious knot program. Regular rotation at soup

kitchen6. Prison cookies 7. From when present, this is what I know of (she checked Yes, then Prison and People in

other countries) 8. So-so, I could write a book9. I feel we help a lot of people in the community with the thrift store and food pantry10.Yes, PORT 11.There is not a lot of actual involvement, but financially. I know there is an ecology

committee but have not seen much done actually12.We are involved but it may not be noticed publically 13.I would like to see more ecumenical activities 14.Would love to see the youth be given opportunities to meet youth from other parishes15.Haiti 16.Thrift store is great…but there isn’t a clear visible connection to the store17.Yes but don’t know how far and frequent , not sure how often, frequent, who18.I think we do a wonderful job with this19.Haiti 20.Could do more community events to draw others in. heard from people at Run for the

Sun. More service events – ways to help

21.Don’t know – seems that it does but haven’t been here long enough to answer honestly)

22.Also through Catholic Heart23.All of these exist but often it’s all done by a few – our impression is that many of these

have been in the parish a long time and new people are not participating as much24.Great job 25.Not sure how present we are in other countries which is important to me 26.Don’t see much for the homeless or other parishes 27.Yes Civic activities loss of scout pack was unfortunate loos like beginnings of KofC is

promising 28.No, except long distance 29.Soup kitchen 30.The Haiti ministry is a great thing31.We32.We’ve volunteered at the parish food bank33.I would like to see ore interaction with our neighbor churches. Tell us if we participate

with the above ??? (?? Were homeless, other churches, ecology, civic activities)34.I feel that we are very active community 35.Would be great to hear more about what the thrift shop does and also to do more in

collaboration with other churches of other faiths 36.Dinner for needy?37.It should work with the poor and homeless 38.My husband is a KofC, we’ll need information when we join39.I love that you have a thrift shop for the less fortunate 40.We support St. Vincent’s as well as St. Luke’s (Episcopal) in downtown NN; the Haiti

ministry is wonderful! As is our involvement with the Federal Prison KAIROS Ecumenical ministry. How about a Catholic ministry in downtown NN Jail?

41.Any thought to a meal training ministry for those going through surgery, birth, or death in the family?

16. Is St. Kateri a diverse parish?Yes 177 No 72 ? 1 Comment:

1. No not really but I believe this church is representative of Catholics in America 2. No not by choice – just the demographic of area 3. No? perhaps yes considering our community4. No but it reflects its community which is not diverse either5. Diversity – term of parties OR diversity – team of parties (couldn’t decipher any

better)6. No. Very white. Very affluent. Very heterosexual. Why? 7. Somewhat, not very diverse8. No, not very 9. No not really 10.Sort of 11.No. There is not much diversity in the local area, so not the parish’s fault…12.It’s as diverse as the population of the county

13.Yes socioeconomics yes 14.Yes mostly white community but everyone is welcome 15.Yes, but not as much as I thought it would be16.No, probably due to geography/demographics17.I think we try but we could improve 18.Depends on how broadly you define the term , age and gender yes, ethnically very

small19.Don’t know 20.More diverse than some less than others 21.Slightly 22.Not really 23.Getting more so – all are welcome 24.The parish is mostly white community nothing is offered in Spanish or other languages 25.We are not located in a very diverse neighborhood26.I see mostly white 27.No, our population is pretty much from York/Poquoson 28.Yes, for Catholic29.No, not something that can be changed, it’s just the area we live in30.Doesn’t “look” like it but there is no evidence of non-inclusion – intentionally 31.No, very few minorities32.Yes, growing in diversity33.Somewhat 34.More and more with different ages and culture 35.No York county isn’t diverse36.Yes, not as diverse as other local parishes37.Yes, per the local community38.No, mostly affluent and white39.No Poquoson /upper middle class seems to be the heart of the parish 40.On casual appearances doesn’t seem so, but I’m not familiar with parish enough to

judge if diversity of throughout parish 41.Reflects the demographics of the region42.It is diverse for the location 43.Could be expanded44.No we could be more diverse 45.Not particularly but somewhat. This can’t really be forced, can it?46.N/A47.No not enough48.Not really 49.Depends on definition of diversity, age and family demogr yes 50.No, looking around I don’t see much diversity 51.No depends on how this defined. Not welcoming to Hispanics for example 52.I see more diversity every year53.No much 54.I find this to be a function of the community and not the fault of the parish 55.Yes, need an American flag 56.Yes and no, our area has more expensive housing: not as diverse as other areas

57.It reflects the communities of Poquoson and York county which isn’t really diverse58.Not sure 59.Product of neighborhood 60.Not enormously but we feel all are encouraged61.Yes, barely62.Somewhat yes63.No we have a few minorities. The disabled are not very visible64.Yes, but not much65.Not very66.Though predominately Caucasian all are welcome and some diversity is evident 67.Yes, I see some diverse people every Mass68.Yes, for the area69.Becoming so 70.No just look around – but we are pretty reflective of Tabb – sing a few spirituals or a

Spanish song monthly. And hazarding a guess, we are overwhelmingly white, and, consequently, Republican, i.e. York County VA

71.Yes, recently 72.Fairly for this area73.No, doesn’t appear diverse 74.Yes, still some work in getting more attendees, participation

17. What do you see as St. Kateri’ s main role in the community?

Comment:

1. To reach to all members of Hampton Roads/Beyond and spread Christ’s love2. A house of worship in my neighborhood 3. Don’t know4. A giver of hope, ambassadors of the Gospel5. To reach out to poor and those in need and support for parishioners6. To welcome outsiders and to evangelize to the many Catholics who are not

participating and to help people with material needs and bring them to Jesus7. Offer Jesus, Acts, word, talet (sp?)8. Provide an opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet9. Provide spiritual guidance to members; help less fortunate in community; provide

sense of goodwill and community to members10.Place to receive the Eucharist 11.Get us all to heaven! Haha! 12.Showing God’s presence in the world 13.Serving less fortunate14.Support and fellowship15.Serve the people16.Roman Catholic example 17.Religious Education 18.Religious education for the people 19.Serving all those in need

20.Yes 21.It is the Catholic Community for Southern York County 22.A place to worship. Haiti Ministry is good, too 23.We should help our white affluent community get out to help others less fortunate

regularly 24.Support families 25.Helping those in need26.Spiritual fulfillment and helping others as we can 27.Dependable place to worship, fellowship, resource for members of the church and

community in times of need 28.Unifier 29.To put forth Gospel and help those less fortunate 30.Support, strength for those in need. Sacraments, faith formation 31.Fellowship to each other and outreach32.Center for spirituality33.Community service 34.Outreach 35.Other than just ‘the local Catholic Church” perhaps be a part of the greater region’s

charitable works?36.Catholic church for Poquoson; a place to gather and worship37.Serve the spiritual needs of Catholics and spread God’s word in spirit and in deeds by

helping the less fortunate in the community regardless of their beliefs 38.Message of caring for all, support, never alone 39.Strengthening God’s word40.Spiritual support, youth groups41.Spiritual guidance 42.Helping the needy, education 43.Beacon of faith for Catholic Christians, hope for others of all beliefs 44.We should always be out serving the world in the poor and down trodden.45.To set an example bringing in young families and showing our teens how to help

others 46.Teach children about God and faith47.Meeting the spiritual needs of Catholics. I would include in that an avenue to do the

work requested 48.Severing Catholic families49.Be God’s presence to all50.Thrift shops51.Lifting the poor52.Service and example53.Spiritual guidance and place to worship 54.Family church 55.Youth formation 56.Spreading the Gospel, being available to those in need, being the example57.To be active and present with children, teens, young adults and growing families as

well as aging church population 58.Outreach to those in need while sharing God’s message with parishioners

59.To continue the mission of Jesus of teaching and serving others 60.Being Jesus’ hands and feet61.Spreading Catholicism and serving those in need62.Bring us a closer relationship with God63.Evangelization, serving the disadvantaged64.Being a home for our parishioners. I think the most important thing is comfort. 65.Youth group66.Catholic services/religious education 67.New to parish but enjoy the community aspect and welcoming without judgement 68.To serve and evangelize 69.Serving as an example of Christian service70.Religious formation 71.Should be spreading the Word 72.To feed the people spiritually and guide them and others to Christ73.To promote love and selflessness in our actions 74.Spread the Word of God by example 75.Spiritual guidance and outreach, bringing youth into the Catholic community76.Attracting people back to God, helping the poor 77.Service to poor. Strengthen Catholics in this area78.Many activities, spreading a positive attitude79.Spiritual 80.To spread the Good News through parish involvement in our surrounding area and the

world – local as well as distant, Haiti disaster relief81.I don’t see them too involved? Northside is known as the fun church and has some

great programs82.A place to feel welcomed and serves community – love that so many young people

participate in Mass and mission trips 83.Ministering to the needy and poor of the community84.Helping others 85.A place for families to grow in their faith and help others 86.Helping those in need87.Service to the poor88.Yes 89.Christ!90.Helping others spiritually and financially and physically (yardwork, etc.) 91.Gathering Catholics together for worship and prayer92.Serve to develop spiritual foundation to promote dignity of all life93.Outreach 94.Helping those in need (financially or with our time and talents)95.N/A96.Spread God’s Word and help the less fortunate 97.To meet the spiritual needs of Catholics; outreach to serve needy and spread the Word

of Christ98.Spiritual development 99.To provide a place for all to worship, to be welcome and a place for the less fortunate

to satisfy their needs

100. Catholic community education and services 101. Live the Gospel message by action/example 102. Spiritual support, outreach 103. To provide a meaningful worship experience and to help the less fortunate 104. To educate others about God105. Help people close to God 106. To be Christ to others – to gather all people heling, correcting, etc. 107. Community service, outreach, social justice108. A welcome Catholic community that openly demonstrates Jesus’ love for our

neighbors 109. Serve the community and spread the word of God 110. Get to know the Lord 111. Serving the families who attend112. Promote growing practice of Catholic faith and charity 113. Focusing our attention back to God and faith by example and works114. Serving the poor 115. Welcoming all people 116. Community parish and thrift store is all that is perceived by non-parish members 117. Spiritual growth and helping those around us118. Support of the poor in Poquoson different 119. Formerly sponsoring the thrift shop – too bad that’s not still there. A Catholic

presence in Poquoson was important120. Helping others in need121. Help to less fortunate, spiritual growth for youth 122. Serve the spiritual needs of our parishioners and the needs of the community

where we are located123. Providing all variables in being a good Catholic 124. Helping the poor125. Provide a spiritual as well as financial aid to the community 126. Prayer center to bring families together 127. To serve God by serving others in need 128. Providing a place of worship and community with other Catholics129. To serve the needs of people130. Don’t know 131. Helping the less fortunate132. Faith ministry and outreach 133. Food pantry is a plus; service to all; evangelization 134. Place of faith and worship 135. Faith and community service136. Meets religious needs of parish reach out to community 137. Faith based, serving community 138. To manifest Christ 139. Encourage understanding and peace on a divided world 140. Serving the Catholics in the area141. Center and respected for care of people, vital sermons and excellent music,

enthusiastic

142. Keep us close together growth in faith 143. Spreading Jesus’ Word in a welcoming community 144. Giving to the sick and food for soup kitchen 145. Spiritual support146. Catholic education and Mass as well as the thrift store 147. Helping those in need, spreading the Word of God 148. Service 149. To develop disciples of Christ who will serve the less fortunate150. To continue to provide a Catholic presence and outreach. To, hopefully, be a

good reflection of our faith to encourage others to join us151. A meeting place for the community for spiritual guidance and meaningful

relationships while helping others152. Help the parishioners and disadvantaged153. Outreach to the less fortunate, homebound, and those in nursing homes154. Showing Christ’s love thru helping others 155. Religious outreach and support of needy156. To serve those in need157. Helping others 158. Catholic community, community service159. Meeting the religious needs of its parishioners and helping the less fortunate 160. Providing a place for spiritual growth and faith in action161. Serving the local Catholic people and stressing the ministry programs162. Serve the poor – educate us members in our religion 163. Minister to needs of parishioners and others 164. Provide a guiding light for parishioners, provide a means for ministries to help

those in need165. Serving the poor and disenfranchised 166. Serving our religious needs167. Support the community via thrift shop168. Build church community and helping those within the church then reaching out

to help others in need169. Support faith, love sharing. Satisfying standards of how to be and become a

servant of God’s will towards all humanity170. Service to the community171. Spiritual meeting place, helpful to the needy172. Helping the poor and homeless 173. Filling the spiritual needs of parishioners. Also helping poor people and victims

of calamities, etc. and other people in need 174. Caring for less fortunate. Raising children and teaching adults to share their faith

with the world175. Enrich the minds and spirits of its members 176. Provide a venue for faith based fellowship. Provide a beacon of values based

living for the greater community 177. Religious 178. Service 179. Helping the poor

180. We all others as Jesus would 181. Service and helping others 182. A place of acceptance with many ministries working to help the community183. Being visible in Tabb/Poquoson as example of Christianity 184. Outreach to those in need – spiritual support to members 185. Service – education 186. Serve the needs of the local Catholic community and enabling outreach to the

broader community 187. I think St. Kateri is… 1. An inspiration with her story and spirituality or 2. A focal

point for us local Catholics; a source of our catechesis, as well as a loving community helping catechesis of our children, for reaching out and helping each other (and outsiders)

188. Service, youth ministry 189. Leadership in helping others 190. To make the world a better place by being kind to their community by providing

education and community events 191. To give hope and spiritual guidance 192. Outreach program. Example of Christianity help the poor 193. Spiritual development and helping those in need194. Don’t know 195. Help the needy 196. Faith to those who need to find it 197. Open and support for all 198. To bring all together 199. Outreach to grow the community 200. Outreach to the poor 201. Ministering to Catholic families and by works and example reaching others to

make a difference in community 202. Provide spiritual support and food/shelter/clothing to those in need203. Giving back/service to local community, esp. those in need

18. Are you involved in a ministry?

Yes 130 No 144 Yes/No 1

Comment:

1. Religious Ed, Cookie 2. Mass set up and Arts & Environment3. Prison4. Husband – green team 5. No we tried unsuccessfully to get our daughter into training as a lector but never was

able to get anyone to schedule training 6. Green Thumb7. Prisoners – we pray 8. Choir, lector9. Haiti Ministry

10.No but used to do RE, Haunted Trail, Catholic Heart11.No, not currently. Used to do Youth Group. I am part of the problem. Will work on this12.Mass coordinator, lector, LEM13.Music 14.CHWC15.Haiti Committee, visit the sick, Eucharistic minister16.L.E.M., Greeter, Scheduler for 5:3017.I was but I was never needed (I wanted to take communion to those who couldn’t

attend Mass)18.Greeter 19.Many20.Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Eucharistic Ministry21.Been teaching 2nd grade for ~9 years, CHWC, active MYLT, used to teach 6-7th 22.No. Would like to be though, still discovering those23.I should be but divorced is a tough “category” 24.Youth and Eucharistic Minister 25.Children’s and Eucharistic26.Several 27.Religious Education 28.No, plan to be29.No. Help out when needed30.Mass set-up, Children’s Liturgy 31.My son altar server32.RCIA, Visitors EM Liturgy Cmte lector men’s breakfast 33.Yes. More people need to be seen in leadership roles within the parish in order to

promote ministry34.No, have only been here a few months 35.Eucharistic minister and minister to the sick 36.Baking ministry – plan to become more involved as I learn more about ministries

offered37.We have liturgical and social ministries. We have had many ministries over 30 years38.Food pantry 39.Recently joined 40.Yes, soon will become a reader (wish to)41.Meals on Wheels 42.No I have in the past, children and liturgy and religious ed, now help as I am able 43.No it is something I would consider44.Yes, I have had to change my ministry due to age, but do help when I am able 45.No I was involved in food pantry for 6 years then got a full time job46.Haiti 5 k, soup kitchen 47.Unable 48.College ministry 49.I have been in several ministries during my 25 years with St. Kateri50.Was 51.Choir, Catholic Heart Work Camp, cookies, Eucharistic ministers52.Green Thumb, Eucharistic minister (both)

53.Religious ed54.Was in the past, not at this time 55.At. St. J – manna, Lazarus (funerals), Eucharistic minister, husband is lector, welcomer,

KofC56.No (Outside of St. Kateri – York Co MOW Meals On Wheels)57.Music ministry58.Yes, adult ed discussions, volunteering at St. Vincent’s and St. Luke’s; volunteer with

thrift store/pantry; volunteer with Red Cross; Catholic Charities (plus now the cookie ministry)

59.No, our son is involved in YLT60.No, I have been in various parishes in past – now, I’d like to remain anonymous

19. Are you a participating member of a house church?

Yes 58 No 217Comment:

1. Don’t know if I have one2. I would like to make time to be 3. No, have been in the past, hope to start again4. Unclear of how to engage and if it is open to divorced people5. No House church is a new concept for us. I’m not sure I understand the true purpose.6. No never was contacted7. No there is not an active house church in our community8. No reminds of communist cells 9. No too difficult with young kids at home, our HC is elderly10.No have not registered here yet. Still registered at Immaculate Conception11.Not anymore, not currently 12.Yes, we are the best13.House Church?14.Yes, I don’t go to every meeting 15.No, I don’t like to bring food! 16.Think house church should be less focused on RE and maybe do more things like social

events for young families17.My house church is not active 18.Love house church 19.House Church does not currently meet20.No, don’t feel house church is a right thing21.I should be22.Yes, but we aren’t meeting for some time now23.No as much as possible24.No, not since the new organization. No announcements given for us at Mass or bulletin25.Not as good as I should 26.No, wife doesn’t want to. I think it is a great idea27.No, doesn’t work with our schedule28.No, married and only one interested going so let that go rather than have just one go29.No, when we can and don’t have children’s activities

30.Yes very strong Valmoore Westover. Would love to see this expand to include all in house churches

31.HC is not active 32.No, not contacted33.Haven’t been a member long enough but plan to participate34.House church working better when a common formation program was chosen and

encouraged 35.No, was never contacted – now live in Williamsburg not sure what Church I would go

to now36.No age related issues 37.No, think they are no longer needed as the parish is too big 38.No, time is an issue 39.No, reason we have not registered. Have not heard good things40.No, I was active for a number of years but then we got absorbed into another house

church 41.Yes, haven’t gone to 1st meeting yet but looking forward to it42.Yes, having a hard time with transfer to new leaders 43.I have attended some meetings but last year was unable to attend 44.No, no house church operating in my area45.No I am currently a house church “elder”. It is pretty obsolete and unproductive –

should be given a rest 46.Needed a church 47.No, our house church died by people who would not come to our meetings. I was an

elder and the Stocchettis tried for years. It was usually us and 1 other couple48.We like it49.If available 50.Yes, we moved recently so this has fallen off51.No d/+ unable to bring children and unable to get babysitter 52.Hard to go with young children and their schedules53.No, not always, I rotate churches 54.House churches are good ways to become part of parish/share good and bad times 55.No participation of others/alone 56.No, I have no idea who our house church is. They only contacted us once in 8 years. It

doesn’t serve much purpose for us57.I should be…sorry?58.No, I have been in various parishes in the past – now I’d like to remain anonymous

20. What brought you to St. Kateri?Comment:

1. Welcoming atmosphere and genuine parishioners2. Need to attend a church close to home (Poq)3. Location 4. We came for Religious Education Program5. It was close to my home6. Proximity, youth programs, music7. Neighborhood

8. Proximity9. Proximity to home10.Convenient 11.Proximity to our house in Woods of Tabb12.My varied schedule13.Closest church to home14.Moved to nearby neighborhood15.Friendliness, a feeling of belonging 16.Moved to the area17.Very comfortable feeling 18.Location19.Location to our home 20.Location21.Mom and Dad22.Neighborhood church 23.Closest to home, music24.It is our parish – we live in the parish, so feel this should be our church 25.Location 26.Close to house and Fr. Larry was very welcoming AND excellent youth ministry 27.Youth program 28.Convenience, close to home. Important at our age! (over 75)29. Small church, close to home, like their philosophy 30.Logistics31.Fr Larry 32.Proximity to home 33.Proximity to home, religious education, family friends 34.Original founder – TQ35.Looking for a church home 36.Location and community37.My children’s friends, close to house 38.The community and feeling of being welcome 39.Locality 40.Proximity 41.It’s very close by to where we live 42.Youth program 43.Closest Catholic Church to my house44.Near our house 45.Initially youth programs, children are in college now46.Close by – location and children’s programs 47.Proximity to home 48.My children and the quality RE program49.Religious education 50.Children/youth group 51.Close to the family home 52.A lot of life changes, was a lapsed Catholic and needed to come back to the church53.Friends – used to live in Poq

54.Father Larry, Milee and Dee music ministers 55.Only game in town 56.TQ57.Moved very close to church 58.Location 59.A feeling of being included after attending two other parishes60.Close to home61.In search of accepting parish 62.My children wanted to attend church with their friends 63.Proximity and friendly atmosphere64.Moved to Poquoson looking for church 65.Close to my home66.Location 67.Location 68.Community69.Community 70.TQ also did not feel welcome at St. Joan 71.Strong active children’s program, religious education 72.We felt comfortable here – very similar to our former parish in terms of ministry,

hospitality and liturgy style 73.Move in the neighborhood 74.Youth program75.Close proximity to my home, mass is done within 1 hour and does not drag on.

Religious ed is positive experience76.Proximity. The house church has kept us here77.The youth group and wanting a smaller parish 78.Family79.Youth group80.Went to several churches in the area, like this one81.Locality, welcomeness 82.Children’s religious education – stayed due to community 83.Parents 84.Moved with military and the youth programs were great – and location 85.Family 86.Close to home87.I live close to the church 88.Location89.We were searching for a new parish 90.Youth program 91.Moved to area – came to Kateri with family92.Moved here and wanted to be a part of the local church 93.My car and my faith 94.My mother picked our parish as kids95.Involvement of youth, welcoming, close to home96.Nearest parish 97.Close to home

98.Proximity to home99.Lived in Poquoson. Raised a Catholic and had to commute to St. Joan of Arc growing up100. Faith 101. We were an active duty AF family anticipating retirement and wanted to find a

home church – we had several friends who suggested St. Kateri and we liked what we experienced

102. Location and hours of services103. Location, but the feeling of community kept me104. Youth program 105. Moved to the area and found St. Kateri through a friend106. Family members, friend107. I wanted to join a neighborhood parish rather than a military parish so my

children would feel involved with kids from school108. Moved to the area109. Location, pleasant and welcoming 110. Community, faith 111. Proximity to our house 112. Live close by113. Near home 114. Member of St. Joan but moved closer to Kateri115. Convenience 116. Location and Father Larry117. Location 118. Location 119. Proximity – community atmosphere 120. Distance to home121. We checked many Catholic churches even tho this one is far, we choose it

because it seems the most welcoming and kid friendly.122. Location at first but we stayed because of the mission and outstanding RE

program123. Contemporary approach to worship. Reminds me of my family parish in San Joes

Ca Diocese124. Proximity to home 125. Close to our home126. Looking for a better faith community – we found it! 127. Bad experience elsewhere

128. Military assignment then House Church invitation 129. Youth group – years ago 130. Closest Catholic Church to my residence. Previously lived and worshiped in

Newport News 131. The community, we enjoyed going to Mass132. Because of my religious belief133. Faith, children, location 134. Location 135. Proximity, welcoming atmosphere of House Church

136. A desire to grow a relationship with God 137. Did not find pastors of other parishes helpful in finding the Lord 138. Location and other parishioners 139. Proximity to home and children going through Confirmation 140. Close to home, civilian parish, very welcoming, no cliques 141. Location 142. TQ143. TQ144. It is close to my house 145. Previous parish was extremely traditional and somewhat strict. Really enjoy the

more welcoming and modern feel (music etc.)146. Moved to area 30 years ago 147. Recently widowed and moved in with my daughter148. TQ149. Location 150. Charter members – better community than military base151. The strength of the youth ministry in parish 152. Youth program for my kids now grown and active in church 153. Closest parish, youth program 154. Location 155. Close to home 156. Wanting to heal within157. Location 158. Within my community and sense of belonging 159. Excellent children’s programs for sacraments 160. Moved to local area 161. Live nearby162. Closest church to where I live 163. People were involved and sincere164. English for my son 165. Proximity to home 166. I live in the neighborhood and came from Langley Catholic Community after

husband died167. Close church 168. Location 169. Proximity to home 170. TQ and parents 171. Curiosity 172. Talking to friends 173. Military and new to area174. Looked like the best option close to home when we moved here175. Location 176. Nearest Catholic community 177. Closeness to where I lived 178. Family like environment that truly treats all equally 179. Sense of community and outreach

180. Home purchased in parish 181. Closest to home 182. This is our community – best for our children 183. St. Kateri came to me – needed a parish in Poquoson 184. Location 185. Ask to have second Mass in our house186. My daughter’s desire for a more informal environment 187. Close to home 188. Moved to Poquoson189. Nearest Catholic church 190. Last active duty station 191. I moved to the local area 192. Convenience 193. Youth programs194. Local Catholic church – close to home 195. Location 196. I like local church 197. When we moved here we visited St. Joan and went to a St. Kateri Mass in a

backyard with Father Quinlan. Our family voted on St. Kateri198. Locality 199. Friends 200. Closer to my house. I used to go to Mt. Carmel 201. Proximate location to my house 202. Feeling of togetherness upon our 1st visit203. Convenience 204. Close to home205. Military move 206. Closeness of the parish to my home207. Family 208. Availability of early Mass209. Close 210. Communion with Catholic church 211. I liked it better212. Catholic church near home 213. Youth programs and proximity 214. TQ215. Closest Catholic Church to our home 216. Location to home 217. Proximity to home, seeing everyone (particularly youth) involved in church and

enthusiastic about their faith218. Very close to my house and stayed because of the people and ability to get

involved 219. We helped establish the church 220. Grandchildren 221. Proximity 222. Convenience

223. My son liked it224. St. Kateri’s fresh outlook on ministry and formation 225. We left Langley AFB at the suggestion of the Archbishop of the Military Services

to find a civilian parish 226. Focus on ministry and education (TQ)227. Moved here in 2012 location 228. Family problems 229. Proximity to home 230. I was confirmed here and remained a member of the parish 231. Religious education – we came here to satisfy needs that weren’t addressed at

other nearby parishes232. Location and Mass times 233. Proximity , strong RE for children234. Dis from home 235. Job relocation – location 236. Visiting my daughter who lives in Lakeland Crescent 237. Focus on family – especially children – atmosphere of welcoming 238. TQ - he changed my outlook on church completely 239. Moved into neighborhood240. The xxx and community based approach. We were welcomed by various

members the first few visits which also helped us to make our choice to stay241. Religious and nearness242. Friend 243. We feel that the community is very diversed, comfortable, everyone is family 244. We needed a faith home – very lucky we found such a great place 245. I am coming from many years in a non-denominational church and in need of

more understanding of Biblical truth 246. Close by my home 247. Location 248. TEMP249. Mother and father in law and community 250. Family 251. Moved here252. Tom Quinlan – move to area253. TQ 254. Unhappy with last church (St. Joan of Arc)255. Charter member – TQ256. Family 257. Closest church 258. My bike? Stationed at Langley while Active Duty AF – Father Larry had (has) a

heart as big as all out doors!! 259. The youth program 260. Location 261. Live close262. More welcoming environment, church active in community263. Friends

264. More traditional than other parishes locally265. Children’s religious education 266. Moved to Yorktown 267. Family 268. Family – community church 269. Close to home, welcoming parish 270. Move to Yorktown 271. Actually to hour changes at Bethal Chapel, here the hours are more conducive 272. TQ and forming a new church 273. Moved from a different state274. It’s closeness to our home and the pastor at the time 275. Moved here by the military. Sought out a welcoming community276. Father Spencer’s sermons and time of Mass277. Luck 278. Proximity, community atmosphere

21. What helps you to stay at St. Kateri?

1. Comments:The parishioners, Father Bob

2. Satisfies my need for worship3. Community, humble masses, religious ed programs, it is not a self-servicing church,

very open and welcoming 4. Close to my home – Fr. Bob’s homilies – people – music 5. People, proximity, youth programs, music6. Jesus focus, but would like to see Eucharistic Adoration7. It is a comfortable parish for me and my Protestant husband8. People, friends of our children, proximity! 9. Convenient10.Stability of the RE programs for our kids. Friends.11.The homilies 12.Religious education for kids 13.Close proximity, relationships, like pastor14.Friendliness, a feeling of belonging 15.Like the parish 16.Others and my sense of belonging 17.Enjoy the church18.I enjoy the church19.Fun I like Mass20.Neighborhood church 21.Convenience 22.It is our parish – we live in the parish, so feel this should be our church 23.Catholic Faith24.Close to house and Fr. Bob says a good and the music is very nice25.Music. Fr. Bob. Knowing parishioners 26.Convenience, close to homes. Important at our age! (over 75)

27.Friendly staff and families support our extended family 28.Mass length, small community feel29.Fr. Bob 30.Proximity 31.Proximity to home, religious education, family friends 32.Priest and community 33.The people 34.Location and community35.Belonging to this community gives us love, purpose and church family36.Locality and friends 37.Communion 38.The community 39.People, community 40.The Third Commandment?41.Religious education and the community42.Friends, the overall parish community and Fr. Bob 43.Culture, community, easy going priest 44.The priest and his message, excellent communicator45.Community relationships46.Close community 47.Enjoy the mass48.Close to the family home 49. The sense of hospitality and feeling welcome 50.Comfort 51.House church, families and a strong community52.The friendships and commitment of our house church53.The people54.Friends, neighbors and Jesus55.Location 56.Being included, friends, habit57.Purchased home in area and children in Rel Ed 58.Caring, example of giving 59.People and activities60.The people, the priest61.Sense of family62.Church community and sense of family63.Friends 64.Community 65.The people - connection to parish ministry 66.Children’s program and feeling welcomed every Sunday Hoping JYG will be able to

experience Hidden Lake also67.Our kids have friends here68.The ministries, the formation opportunities69.The community of faith that exists70.Mass is done within one hour, perfectly timed. Homily is of the perfect length and does

not drag out leading to boredom, it is meaningful to real life today. Fr. Bob is warm,

friendly, funny, ‘down to earth’, approachable. I do not dread Mass because he makes it quick, on point, and pertinent to modern life. That is what is important to our family.

71.House Church and location72.The church community73.Youth 74.Youth group, however it is getting weak under this leadership75.Continue to be satisfied 76.People/effort by priest to improve 77.Children’s religious education – stayed due to community 78.Family 79.Location and low-pressure environment 80.Friendly 81.Close to home, great families, would actually prefer a more traditional setting82.Community 83.Location 84.The people in the church community and the priest 85.Friendships 86.Community of friendship – giving to others 87.? no projections at this time88.My faith89.Involvement with the senior youth group90.Community, Mass, involvement in community91.Daughter likes it92.Friends and activities93.Proximity to home, our children’s CCD needs94.Community 95.Fulfillment 96.It is our community – faith, friends, ministry, shepherd 97.Kids enjoy youth groups 98.Feeling of community and Father Bob is an excellent pastor99.Youth program, openness 100. We love Fr. Bob and his kindness and way with the children 101. Enjoy Father Bob102. I like the community and ministries I’m involved in and the priest 103. Live in the area 104. Location, pleasant, and welcoming105. New baby, faith 106. We like it here107. Teenage children like it108. Members seem sincere and loving109. Convenience 110. People at St. Kateri 111. Truthfully…convenience 112. Service, warm and understand priest and congregation 113. Priest and ministries114. Distance to home, ministries, Mass times

115. Kid friendly116. Location at first but we stayed because of the mission and outstanding RE

program117. Contemporary approach to worship. Reminds me of my family parish in San Joes

Ca Diocese. Meets my need118. The positive, welcoming people and atmosphere. Father Bob and the staff have

been extremely supportive of my son and me…in a difficult time that’s the sort of thing that will never be forgotten

119. Father Bob’s leadership and spiritual guidance120. Close to our home 121. The community 122. Fr. Bob’s attitude and refreshing homilies 123. People, House Church, ministries, commitment 124. Location, people, priest 125. Closest Catholic Church to my residence. Previously lived and worshiped in

Newport News 126. The community and how well the Masses are run127. Close to my house. We have lots of friends here128. Faith 129. Location, community130. Close friendships with parish members, Father’s leadership131. Friends and family132. A priest that teaches and not lectures 133. Location and other parishioners 134. My wife’s involvement 135. Location 136. People 137. The community 138. Again, modern mass/music. Also Faith Formation. We paid $40/child at our

previous parish and I can see our daughter enjoys FF here more and seems to be getting more out of it

139. Family, my children 140. The need to attend Mass in my community141. Community: the people here. The Mass, everything about St. Kat142. Children and their friends; friendship made through church 143. Faithfulness to the community144. Church community145. Priest, comfortable 146. This is our parish147. Great Mass148. Close to home 149. Sense of acceptance 150. Father Bob 151. Community 152. The welcoming and friendly priest and people 153. Lives nearby

154. Saturday Mass time at 5:30 pm; friends who also attend the same Mass 155. People 156. Catholic Mass 157. The people! 158. Parishioners, community 159. Welcoming parish – great people 160. I like the Mass and people 161. Will let you know162. Don’t feel like changing churches enjoy other people here 163. Comfort164. Community feeling 165. Not pretentious 166. Being involved 167. Community 168. Kind people, diversity 169. Comfortable now 170. The informal family like atmosphere 171. Location, community and outreach 172. Fulfill meaning of catholicity and love of Holy Spirit173. My friends and Fr. Bob 174. People – warmth, fellowship, beautiful music 175. Closeness to home 176. Rel Ed 177. I feel that I belong here! I feel I belong here178. My daughter’s involvement in the youth program 179. Friendly people (suggest: try again for senior citizen activities)180. Nearest church 181. We like the Mass services here. We also like the Religious Education program

here182. The Catholic Mass, priest and people. I started going to anther church when Fr.

Larry was here183. Liturgies 184. Communities 185. Location – now priest 186. Proximity to home 187. The people I know here. The opportunities to develop my interest188. My community. It is ‘my’ church and I will stay no matter what. The music, the

people and – now – Father Bob. I do like music that a non-singer is able to sing. 189. Participation 190. Good friends 191. Close to my home 192. People 193. Feeling of togetherness upon our 1st visit194. Convenient hours195. Location. Wife involved in teaching CCD196. The people I met and the welcome feeling I received

197. Praying 198. Possible home parish 199. Fulfillment in God’s Word 200. The people 201. The priest and the people 202. The community 203. Close to home 204. Friendship/Fr Bob 205. Youth programs, proximity and friends 206. Membership 207. Religious ed for children, proximity to home 208. The feeling of family209. Proximity to home, seeing everyone (particularly youth) involved in church and

enthusiastic about their faith plus its less traditional, more faith-in-action emphasis210. The people – they have been supportive 211. Fr. Bob 212. Good, understanding parish213. People and values 214. People and pastor!215. Convenience 216. The people and now the pastor as well217. St. Kateri’s fresh outlook on ministry and formation 218. The members and Father Bob Spencer 219. Fellowship with house church members220. Priest. Location 221. References to the bible 222. Proximity to home 223. Location, tradition 224. Location and sense of community. We have friends here and Fr. Bob is a

welcoming pastor interested in maintaining/growing community225. Location, Mass times and hospitality 226. I like our new priest but also definitely a reason of convenience 227. Dis from home 228. The delivery of the Mass229. Welcoming community 230. Fr. Bob’s 10 min sermons 231. Location, friendship232. The xxx and community based approach. We were welcomed by various

members the first few visits which also helped us to make our choice to stay. The children’s ministries and fellowship

233. Religious and nearness234. Community 235. Everything, close to our residence, friends 236. We are family here – we have been blessed to meet so many amazing people 237. My friends and family 238. Location

239. Friendliness 240. TEMP 241. Community, Father Bob is excellent with the children 242. Comfort, familiarity 243. ?244. People community 245. Sense of belonging – connection to parishioners and ministries 246. Love my community247. Family 248. The community of people and the choir 249. When I move in? 1. Good people (all sinners but trying hard), 2. Good pastoral

care (thanks, Fr. Bob), 3. Good music!, 4. Good catechesis, 5. Good ministries, 6. Good food, 7. Hey you are the closest!!

250. Youth programs251. Community/people252. The people 253. Friends 254. The people 255. Friends 256. The community257. Community 258. Family 259. Very positive and uplifting parish 260. We like Father Bob 261. The kindness and atmosphere262. People 263. Just moved 264. The parishioners 265. Father Spencer 266. Ministry, simple community atmosphere

22. What do you see as St. Kateri’s main role in your life 5 years from now?Comment:

1. Providing opportunities to serve others2. At my age, I hope to still be here3. Funeral 4. A source of religious faith as it is now 5. Continued sustenance from Mass, I already told you I love Mass! LOL!6. Place where we can serve as a couple as our children will be out of the house7. Age increase, grow in wisdom, stature and favor with God. 8. Community activism following guidelines of Laudeto Si. 9. Eucharist 10.Unfortunately we will be moving next summer. We have felt connected here and will

miss the people11.Not sure of my life’s “journey”12.Helping kids grow up to be good people

13.Bring me closer to God14.Aiding me in my final life time journey 15.Religion16.Religion and celebration of Mass17.To continue growing and serving18. 5 years later19.Catholic community20.No change 21.It is the place we will go to to worship but wish it was more reverent and able to better

fill all our spiritual needs.22.? not sure will be here to observe 23.Mass on Sunday24.Religious education for our then teen to keep him engaged 25.?26.Hope to become more involved as our daughter and her family are now27.Same as now28.Spiritual fulfillment 29.We won’t be living locally 5 years from now30.Center of my life 31.A church home32.Continued faith enrichment, guidance and supportive family33.A continuing community of fellowship and opportunities to help others34.Stable place to go praise God 35.Community service 36.Growth in spiritual life 37.Hopefully providing spiritual growth and fellowship to me and (by that time) my 2

youngest kids38.Our parish church, where our children learn about the Catholic faith and participate in

the church 39.Myself more actively involved in outreach 40.Strengthening my connection to God 41.Community 42.Mass43.Providing continuing food for thought regarding God’s plans for human development

and spiritual growth44.House church, families and a strong community45.I really see it as what is my main role to the community not vice versa 46.About the same support of the congregation 47.Friends, neighbors and Jesus48.We need a new church 49.Spiritual support50.How can anyone predict this?51.Same 52.Continue same ministries and aware of community needs, world issues53.Keeping me active as I age54.Building a new church maybe 10 years

55.Hopefully as an active member56.Continue to follow the tradition of the Catholic Church57.Communion 58.Moving soon 59.Helping me become closer to Jesus, more involved with community 60.Active youth ministry program, assist aging church members as well61.St. Kateri will continue to be our home parish, forming our children in their faith62.I hope St. Kateri’s will be a central part of our family in both formation of our faith and

the application of the same. 63.My church 64.A place to worship, have Mass, meet friends, serve the community65.We are looking for more profound education and reverence. Searching other parishes66.Hopefully where I will raise my kids67.Still my home parish68.Same 69.Mass/house church70.Children’s religious ed71.Faith formation72.Hopefully as a divorcee, deepening my faith plus welcoming my family as it expands 73.Religious74.Providing spiritual feeding and support 75.Help me and my family to grow in faith and make more friends in the community 76.Growth in diversity77.A place to be nurtured in spirit and grow in my faith and spirituality 78.Growing friendships79.No projections at this time80.I just hope I’m still alive81.I would like to be married in the church and increase my activeness with young adults

in the region 82.Same as today and maybe getting son to come 83.Spiritual nourishment84.My child’s going to be involved in Catholic Heart85.086.Serve the Catholic community and all those in need87.I’m 90?88.Continued growth in our faith, continued participation in ministry 89.Still participating in groups and being active90.Continues to give me a welcoming place to come and pray with others 91.Same as now. Will participate more in other programs when kids get older92.As a continued place to learn about God and allow me to contribute to my community93.Continue to come to church94.Same as now – a community of like interested Catholics95.Spiritual awareness 96.Help develop spiritual Jesus on my new born 97.May not be here98.Will likely go to another parish but remain in social outreach as I can

99.Plan to join100. Same 101. Still a great place to worship with family102. Community outreach103. Serving others in need around our community, country, and world while

nurturing our own spiritual needs104. Hopefully I will have time to volunteer with food bank or something along those

lines105. Same as current106. I will likely not be here in 5-10 years. I hope this church helps me grow as a

Catholic in my service to others and understanding of God107. Continuing spiritual journey108. A place for weekly Mass, RE for kids, youth group 109. A place where we can continue to grow in our faith journey110. Same – faith education and community services111. Allows us to participate in growing our parish – continue to serve in ministries 112. Spiritual support, social 113. I see my children participating in the youth group and myself contributing to

ministries114. Continuing in our path to becoming good Catholics115. Help my family close to God 116. Remain as outlet for Catholic teachings, educating, community and worldly 117. We likely won’t be here then 118. Ministry and education 119. Help me know the Lord 120. Same 121. Continued involvement and growth in our faith122. 87 + 5 = ??123. Spiritual development – bible study 124. N/A – we will be moving in the next few years125. Helping me develop my children’s faith and knowledge of their faith. Also to give

me an opportunity for community service126. Same as today127. The need to attend Mass in my community 128. Community: the people here. The Mass, everything about St. Kat, and spiritual

growth and learning more about my faith129. No opinion 130. We’d like to see an enlivened ministry to seniors, otherwise, we don’t see it

changing131. Continued worship 132. Spiritual growth and opportunity for community involvement 133. Same 134. To be a better Catholic 135. Taking care of spiritual needs if I become homebound136. Plan to move soon 137. Not sure

138. Don’t know 139. Guidance and comfort in old age140. Going to mass daily after retirement 141. Tough question: growing our community 142. Provide a means for service143. Won’t be here 144. Depends 145. Education 146. Remain members of this parish, more of the same 147. Ministry for old, sick, poor148. Way to serve others, extended “family”, grow in faith 149. Communion and worship 150. More active in the community151. Don’t know, possibly support from afar 152. To pray for me in memory 153. Religious education for our kids. Practice our faith on the community. Grow in

our faith 154. Maybe burying me – if not continued spiritual fulfillment by attending Mass and

love Fr. Bob’s homilies 155. Fulfilling education and Mass and Sacraments engaging and welcoming all (on

previous ? said only welcoming were greeters and bulletin people)156. ? hopefully to still be here 157. My daughter taking a more active role 158. Growth 159. Same – place of worship160. Probably my funeral if I should die 161. We are not sure162. Mass 163. Unknown due to military status – if we are still stationed here, we would still

attend 164. Fostering our role with our children and the community 165. Worship, service outlet, inspiration 166. A place in which to belong and follow Christ more closely167. Continuing to be a member or ministered to 168. ?169. Progress 170. Meeting my spiritual needs. I’ve met great people here to social needs 171. Not sure172. Getting and giving support in everyday life 173. Currently at Bethal May come to S.K.174. Likely moved again by military 175. To help me and strengthen me in my faith journey 176. N/A177. Possible home parish 178. Fulfillment 179. A place to get spiritual growth

180. Good 181. Providing pathway to our final destination 182. Continue to grow in faith by participation in more ministries 183. Unsure 184. Unknown 185. Same as today but children will have outgrown RE186. Most likely will not be living in the area187. Providing a place for spiritual growth and faith in action 188. Somewhere to belong and participate in actively 189. Continue to monitor our Financial Plan monthly190. ? unk. Am 80 years + 191. Provide a guiding light for parishioners, provide a means for ministries to help

those in need192. ?193. A support system for worship and community of believers who help others. A

loving positive energy in my life 194. The same as now. A Eucharistic presence 195. Serving our religious needs 196. Same – attend Mass weekly/attend house church monthly – support Green

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churches198. Guidance 199. To continue to guide our spiritual growth and continue to grow strong in our

faith so as to continue to help others who are less fortunate200. Youth ministry for our family including mission trips and service programs 201. We will be at our next duty station in a year202. Not sure if I will still be in this area but if so, a church center203. Sunday Mass 204. Coming to Mass. Maybe able to participate in Bible Study and as a church

volunteer205. Continued faith formation, more involvement in church sponsored community

outreach 206. I hope we move to where 3 of 4 of our children live now – much closer to my

siblings as well in about a year – so I do not expect to be here207. ?208. Helping to shape my children’s faith based values209. No change 210. d/+ military not sure 211. Helps our family improve our religious life through the community and

ministries 212. We hope to still be here watching all our children grow in faith together 213. Help me grow214. My recharge once a week to keep me on track215. No comment 216. Place to strengthen faith

217. Place to worship 218. ?219. Supporting my old age 220. Spiritual support 221. Nourishing my family 222. At that time I might be dead and my ashes be in the church niche 223. To feed our family spiritually and connect us to our neighbor224. A focal point for us local Catholics; a source of our catechesis, as well as a loving

community helping catechesis of our children, for reaching out and helping each other (and outsiders)

225. I’m not sure/regular church 226. Helpfulness 227. More diversity 228. Becoming more active in the church activities/ministries 229. Connected community that completes activities to make the world a better

place 230. Continue the spiritual guidance 231. Community 232. Spiritual development of my son233. A place to worship and learn, and a place to help others 234. Spiritual guidance 235. Same continuous support236. Being there for us237. Religious education for my children 238. Same as now 239. Offering Mass and outreach 240. Same241. Service to community and increasing membership participation

23. What do you see as St. Kateri’s main role in your life 10 years from now?Comment:

1. Providing continuing education, building of faith, and continued service to others2. At my age, I hope to still be here3. Won’t be here4. A source of religious faith as it is now5. Not really sure I understand these 2 questions – apologies!6. Place where we can serve as a couple as our children will be out of the house, should

be a place where our children will want to return with their children 7. Age increase, grow in wisdom, stature and favor with God.8. Community activism following guidelines of Laudeto Si. 9. Unsure10.Spiritual enrichment 11.Aiding me in my final life time journey 12.Religion 13.Religion and celebration of Mass14.10 years later?

15.Catholic community 16.No change 17.It is the place we will go to to worship but wish it was more reverent and able to better

fill all our spiritual needs. 18.? not sure will be here to observe – embellished 19.Mass on Sunday20.Community we will be empty nesters by then! 21.??22.Support as one of us, or both of us, age and develop more health issues23.Spiritual fulfillment 24.We won’t be living locally 10 years from now25.Same role 26.A church home 27.Continued faith enrichment, guidance and supportive family28.A continuing community of fellowship and opportunities to help others29.Maybe be gone from VA30.Community service31.Probably will have moved by then. If not, I will hopefully have more time to participate

in the outreach described in #1532.Our parish church, where our children learn about the Catholic faith and participate in

the church 33.Social and myself more actively involved in outreach 34.Further strengthening and deepening connection with God 35.Community 36.Mass 37.Providing continuing food for thought regarding God’s plans for human development

and spiritual growth38.House church, families and a strong community39.About the same support of the congregation 40.Funerals 41.Spiritual support42.Same as above (how can anyone predict this?) but more so43.Same 44.Love God and love neighbor 45.Hope I am alive 46.Don’t know. Have not looked ahead regarding my life in 10 years47.Spiritual guidance and place to worship48.Communion 49.Moving soon 50.A greater community presence 51.Spiritual growth 52.We will have much different needs in 10 years as our kids will be gone. We hope St.

Kateri will continue to be our home and meet our new needs as empty nesters.53.I hope St. Kateri’s will be a central part of our family in both formation of our faith and

the application of the same 54.My church

55.We will have moved56.We would hope to still be here but are searching57.Hopefully where I will raise my kids 58.Still my home parish59.Same 60.? would like to see new church/growth 61.Hope to do volunteer work/mission work in 15 once children are older62.Religious 63.?64.Help me and my family to grow in faith and make more friends in the community 65.Unknown 66.A place to be nurtured in spirit and grow in my faith and spirituality 67.Possible marriage for children 68.?69.Now you are stretching it!70.I would like to raise my children in the youth group71.Same 72.Spiritual nourishment, maybe funeral mass73.My children’s children will be baptized74.075.Faith growth. I figure our ministry participation will change as we age but we will

always be involved 76.Not sure 77.May not be here but hope the church continues to welcome others 78.Allowing a place to grow and expand spiritually and as a place to minister to others79.Continue as a member80.Same as now – a community of like interested Catholics 81.Spiritual awareness82.May not be here 83.??? depends on friendships developed 84.I hope to be more involved85.Same 86.A place to worship and possibly have daughters’ weddings87.Serving others in need around our community, country, and world while nurturing our

own spiritual needs88.Honestly we will most likely not be in state89.Continued assistance to the less fortunate and continued RE program so that our

younger parishioners develop a strong foundation 90.I will likely not be here in 5-10 years. I hope this church helps me grow as a Catholic in

my service to others and understanding of God91.Continuing spiritual journey92.A place where we can continue to grow in our faith journey and an additional 300

families – and facilities to accommodate that93.Same – faith education and community services94.Allows us to participate in growing our parish – continue to serve in ministries 95.Spiritual support, social

96.See myself contributing to more ministry and doing more for the community97.Continuing in our path to becoming good Catholics98.To live in the Christian life99.The church should continue to make Jesus the center of its live – the reason for its

ministry100. Remain as outlet for Catholic teachings, educating, community and worldly 101. We likely won’t be here then 102. Ministry and education 103. Help me know the Lord if we are still alive104. Same 105. Probably will no longer be in local area106. Continued community to keep our focus on God’s Word and promise 107. 87 + 10 =??108. Spiritual development – bible study109. N/A – we will be moving in the next few years110. Continuing to develop my family’s faith and knowledge of our faith. Also give me

and my family (as my kids get older) an opportunity for community service 111. Same as today112. The need to attend Mass in my community 113. Community: the people here. The Mass, everything about St. Kat, and spiritual

growth and learning more about my faith, I will always come here until I croak 114. No opinion 115. Probably our funerals116. Home church for our children and grandchildren117. Same 118. Keeping me motivated in being a good Catholic119. Taking care of spiritual needs if I become homebound120. N/A121. Not sure 122. Don’t know 123. Guidance and comfort in old age 124. Going to mass after retirement. Maybe bury me125. Providing a place of worship and community with other Catholics (see question

17)126. Provide a means for service127. Won’t be here 128. Depends 129. Peace 242. No different than 5 years from now (5 yr comment: Remain members of this

parish, more of the same )130. Ministry for old, sick, poor131. Way to serve others, extended “family”, grow in faith 132. Communion and worship 133. Move active in the community 134. Don’t know 135. To remember me in prayer on Nov 2nd

136. Religious education for our kids. Practice our faith on the community. Grow in our faith

137. Maybe burying me – if not continued spiritual fulfillment by attending Mass and love Fr. Bob’s homilies

138. Fulfilling education and Mass and Sacraments engaging and welcoming all (on previous ? said only welcoming were greeters and bulletin people)

139. Do not know 140. Not sure 141. Help my spirit like closer to God 142. Same – place of worship 143. Probably my funeral if I should die 144. We are not sure 145. Mass and a way to give back 146. Unknown due to military status 147. Fostering our role with our children and community 148. Worship, service outlet, inspiration 149. A place in which to belong and follow Christ more closely150. I hope I am living and will still be able to be part of this community151. ?152. Progress 153. I’ll probably get more involved (again) once I retire 154. Again, not sure 155. Giving and getting support in everyday life 156. Likely moved again by military 157. N/A158. Possible home parish 159. A place to get spiritual growth 160. Don’t know 161. Unsure 162. ?163. Larger role as we’d likely have joined a house church 164. Most likely will not be living in the area165. Providing a place for spiritual growth and faith in action 166. Somewhere to belong and participate in actively if we stay in this area167. Hope and pray we are here to see great grandkids 168. Unk? 169. Provide a guiding light for parishioners, provide a means for ministries to help

those in need and meet any special needs as we progress in age170. Funeral Mass 171. A support system for worship and community of believers who help others. A

loving positive energy in my life 172. The same as now. A Eucharistic presence 173. At 90+ we hope to still participate174. Same – attend Mass weekly/attend house church monthly – support Green

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176. To continue to guide our spiritual growth and continue to grow strong in our faith so as to continue to help others who are less fortunate

177. I would like to see the church have one building and a building for classrooms and functions.

178. We will be at our next duty station in a year179. Not sure if I will still be in this area but if so, a church center180. Sunday Mass181. Volunteer work and being a leader 182. A church home where we can watch our grandchildren flourish in their faith

watch them wed in a new sanctuary!?!183. Not much 184. ?185. I don’t know. We are a military family and will likely move before then. But I’d

like to believe the fellowship will continue to be an important component of the church

186. No change 187. d/+ a military not sure 188. Helps our family improve our religious life through the community and ministries 189. We hope to still be here – watching all our children grow in faith together 190. Help give purpose and direction 191. My recharge once a week to keep me on track192. Maybe funeral 193. Place to strengthen faith 194. Place of worship 195. ?196. ?197. Spiritual support198. Nourishing my family 199. To feed our family spiritually and connect us to our neighbor200. A focal point for us local Catholics; a source of our catechesis, as well as a loving

community helping catechesis of our children, for reaching out and helping each other (and outsiders) – hopefully with sanctuary bldg. in work

201. I’m not sure/regular church202. Helpfulness 203. Bringing up family204. N/A we will have moved in 10 years205. Support and guidance 206. Community 207. Community and spiritual development of my children 208. Fellowship, community and involvement as our kids leave home 209. Same continuous support210. We won’t be here, we are over 82 211. To keep my family involved in church and with God 212. Being here for my funeral 213. Offering Mass and outreach 214. Same

215. Evang.

Additional Comments:1. Would like to see a better backdrop to Sunday Mass altar. The drapes are not very

welcoming. 2. The parish needs a full time, young, paid youth minister. This sets the foundation for

parish growth and pulls people into life-long mission and participation3. In looking at expenditures – could save on electricity by only using A/C or heat in

offices being used only when entire church is not in session. May need a zoned A/C system but would pay itself off in the long run

4. Would very much like to be involved in planning process as a volunteer. Considerable planning experience.

5. We have an adult son living with us. Every other week-end has children come 2 boys (5, 14 years old) and 1 girl (15 years old). Would like to see playing games for senior citizens like bridge, mahjong, book club.

6. Get kneelers so those who want to use them can to display the reverent attitude they would like to have. Encourage quiet before Mass starts so those who want to better prepare themselves can. We now have altar servers (Great!), let’s promote this with robes, etc.

7. I travel a lot so do not always make it to Mass here, though we still contribute regularly. I know the church is the people, rather than the structure, but I feel closer spiritually in a nice building. The poor villages in Europe all have dedicated worship places. I see our church evolving as we have been here and I like that.

8. We would like to see the Altar Servers wearing robes and sitting next to the Priest on the altar. My sons both had this opportunity growing up and made them feel more a part of the Mass.

a. Add the prayer responses to the weekly handout with the songs. It took 50 years to learn the old ones and I still say them wrong. Responses out of habit.

b. At Easter I would like to include the Litany of the Saints to the Easter Vigil9. Young teenagers have no opportunity to be involved and the youth group made our

teens feel like Sunday night was a burden. Shift the focus so they are invested in the Mass. Why not have a teen Mass where they are the readers, cantors, etc.? Teens 13-16 can do so little.

a. The pastor and his humor and short homilies are appreciated. 10.Can we build a “proper” sanctuary space that lends itself to a bit more reverence and

tradition? We love Fr. Bob! 11.Our family attempted to join the parish years ago upon our move. The office lady

“Elaine or Debbie” can’t recall, did not make it an easy task. We had quite small children and could not make it in for the interviews of “acceptance”. I did not find this very Christian-like or welcoming. We decided to inquire at other churches. I/we love this church but it was not welcoming at all until recently with the change of priest. Although I/we do not know if this “interview” policy still remains.

12.We reflected on the questions provided last week – we are disappointed that they are not here to answer.

a. One of the things to enhance the prayer of the mass is music. The music should enhance the worship/prayer and not be a performance. Music that the

community is not familiar with or cannot sing does little to enhance worship. It would be better and less distracting to do without.

13.The acoustics of the church is not the best. a. If you sit in the back on the sides it is very hard to hear. b. I love the books and CDs. The family room is great.

14.Strengths: Youth Program, Social Justice Programs, Welcoming/flexible a. Weaknesses: we could use books instead of printing some sheets to be more

environmentally conscious 15.We would like to see the importance of the blessing of the body and Christ be more

celebrate; bell ringing, etc. a. Also the choir needs to sing songs everyone can sing. The choir itself should be

moved the MAIN focus should be the altar. 16.I would love to see a donation base fundraiser for foam kneeling pads for this parish. I

have heard people in this parish never knowing that kneeling/showing reverence is a part of Mass. Also standing after receiving the Eucharist and not sitting until the Eucharist is in the Tabernacle. Please take into consideration the kneeling pads. In general, become more traditional.

17.Suggest having parents get baked goods after Mass for their children to avoid chaos of kids running to cookies and taking a handful for touching them and putting them back. Also this would encourage adults to socialize and not heading to parking lot sending kids to get their snack

18.I think we need more local outreach, we help a lot of causes outside our area, but not enough inside

19.Have you ever had a book club? I am only here ½ year June through Nov 20.We also would like to say that the expectations that anyone could give thoughtful and

complete answers to this survey in 13 minutes and then switch off and immerse oneself in eth Eucharist is ridiculous. I’d like to use a more polite word, but, well, we only had 13 minutes

21.Need to shut down the drinks on the kitchen bar before Mass. Adults and children should not be drinking or eating before Mass. It’s not Taco Bell

22.I note the budget shortage. If 200 families each gave an extra $2.00 each week for 52 weeks, we would have $20,800. Hope I did that correctly!

23. Just work on the basic Mass

a. Stop the wine service from one glass, just stop the wine

24. I am new to this church and would love to see something for my age 56, divorced, single. There was only things (activities) at St. Joan of Arc for everything but single divorced middle age people. No need to call, but if necessary Ann Hirst, 520-333-9368

25. Mission Statement: to love and treat community the way we are loved by Jesus by providing the below services:

1. Community service 2. Religious education 3. Mass