IGNATIUS CHAPEL COMMUNITY PLANNING SURVEY 2016

In preparation for our day of discernment, where we will be focusing on our organizational structure and processes, we would appreciate each member of the community completing the following survey. All feedback is anonymous.


Ignatius Chapel Community Mission Statement

"The Ignatius Chapel Community of Loyola University New Orleans, in association with University Ministry, is an intentional Catholic faith community in the Jesuit tradition of being men and women for others. Through the Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist, we welcome all and support and nurture one another's spirituality, faith commitments, and ministries within our community and the other communities in which we live and work."


  1. How long have you been attending Mass at Ignatius Chapel Community?
    Fewer than 3 years
    3 - 7 years
    More than 7 years and up to 10 years
    More than 10 years


  1. Which age group do you belong to?
    teens
    20s
    30s
    40s
    50s
    60s
    70s+


  1. As stated in our mission statement Ignatius Chapel Community “is an intentional faith community.” Please list what you consider to be important elements of an intentional faith community.



  1. To what degree do you feel you understand each of the following?

            1 2 3       N/A
      the ICC’s organizational and leadership structure? Fully Understand Don't understand at all  
      how decisions (other than financial decisions) are made within the ICC Fully Understand Don't understand at all  
      the process for making regular and ongoing financial decisions for the ICC Fully Understand Don't understand at all  
      the planning process for liturgies and other programs or ministries Fully Understand Don't understand at all  
      the process for introducing new initiatives or ministries within the ICC Fully Understand Don't understand at all  


  1. To what degree do you think each of the following needs to be changed?

            1 2 3       No opinion
      ICC’s organizational and leadership structure I think it is fine as it is. I think it needs wholesale change.  
      ICC’s decision-making process (other than financial decisions)  I think it is fine as it is. I think it needs wholesale change.  
      the process for making regular and ongoing financial decisions for the ICC  I think it is fine as it is. I think it needs wholesale change.  
      the planning process for liturgies and other programs or ministries  I think it is fine as it is. I think it needs wholesale change.  
      the process for introducing new initiatives or ministries within the ICC  I think it is fine as it is. I think it needs wholesale change.  


  1. To what degree do you feel you can have input into decision making (other than financial decisions) within the Ignatius Chapel Community?
    I have opportunities to give full input.
    I have opportunities for giving some input.
    I do not have opportunities to give input.
    I don’t know how to give input.


  1. What comments, suggestions, or changes do you have regarding ICC’s organizational and leadership structure and selection process?


  1. What comments, suggestions, or changes do you have regarding ICC’s decision-making processes (other than financial decisions)?


  1. What comments, suggestions, or changes do you have regarding the process for making regular and ongoing financial decisions for the ICC?


  1. In the past several years, we have not had a formalized process for selecting ministry and leadership positions within the ICC. Would you like to see a formalized process for selecting leaders implemented?
    Yes
    No
    No opinion


  1. Please consider the following ministries when answering the questions below.
    Bread bakers
    Preparation of chapel environment for special liturgies (includes the healing Mass, Mass of Remembrance, and Masses during the liturgical seasons)
    Choir
    Discussion group
    Eucharistic ministers
    Financial stewardship committee
    Gift bearers
    Hospitality ministry
    Lectors
    Liaisons to University Ministry and within the ICC
    Ministry for the homeless
    Writers of the Prayers of the Faithful
    Communication of readings and worship aid
    Reaching out to the sick in our community
    Scheduling of adult ministries
    Second Harvest collections
    Youth (and their families) ministry

            1 2      
      Do you participate in any of the above ministries? Yes No  
      Have you been invited to participate in any of the above ministries? Yes No  
      Do you feel welcome to participate in the above ministries? Yes No  


  1. What, if anything, prevents you from being involved in ministries with the ICC?


  1. What comments, suggestions, or changes do you have regarding participation in ICC ministries?


  1. What comments, suggestions, or changes do you have regarding teh planning process for liturgies and other programs or ministries?


  1. What comments, suggestions, or changes do you have regarding the process for introducing new initiatives or ministries within the ICC.


  1. To what degree are you satisfied with communications within the ICC?
    I am satisfied.
    I am somewhat satisfied.
    I am dissatisfied.
    No opinion


  1. What comments, suggestions, or changes do you have regarding communications within the ICC?



  1. COMMENTS: Please add any additional comments or suggestions you may have.



  1. Thank you for your responses to this survey. Please join us on February 27th for the Day of Discernment. Time and location to be announced.

    In order to help with planning, please let us know if you plan to attend.
    I plan to attend.
    I do not plan to attend.
    I do not know at this time.





Kathy Brennan-Haug
Metairie Park Country Day School
Metairie, LA