What does a “Vibrant” parish mean to you?
While the population of Washington has increased nearly 30% since 1999, Mass attendance has decreased 15.5% Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-More Compelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
While total births in Washington increased 17.2% infant baptisms decreased 21.5% Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-More Compelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
While civil marriages in Washington have increased nearly 5%, Catholic marriages decreased 45.9% Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-More Compelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
Today the archdiocese has 80 diocesan priests for 174 locations and by 2036, we estimate we will only have 66 diocesan priests, an 18% decrease. Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-MoreCompelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
Additional Comments
Like parishes across the country, our parishes have experienced diminished parish life for a variety of reasons. Opción 7 5-Most Compelling 4-More Compelling 3-Neutral 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
Our demographics are changing, and many parishes can no longer support aging infrastructures and a vibrant faith community on their own. Opción 6 5-Most Compelling 4-More Compelling 3-Neutral 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
Parish infrastructure and schedules were created in a different era. Opción 7 1-Least Compelling 2-Less Compelling 3-Neutral 4-More Compelling 5-Most Compelling
We have parishes that are not full for Mass, buildings that are underutilized, priests who are overworked, and resources that are spread too thin. Opción 7 1-Least Compelling 2-Less Compelling 3-Neutral 4-More Compelling 5-Most Compelling
Right now, our resources (people, money & infrastructure) are spread too thin and impeding the work of our mission. Opción 7 1-Least Compelling 2-Less Compelling 3-Neutral 4-Somewhat Compelling 5-Most Compelling
Additional Comments
We want parishes that are Partners in the Gospel – building up the Body of Christ to share his love and joy with the world. Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-More Compelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
We want to redirect all our efforts so that we are in a better position to share the joy of the Gospel. Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-More Compelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
Together we have an opportunity to transform parishes that can be Partners in the Gospel – making the words of Jesus relevant and alive for everyone today. Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-More Compelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
Our goal is to advance the mission of the Church, which is to help people encounter Jesus, accompany one another and live the joy of the Gospel. Opción 5 4-Most Compelling 3-More Compelling 2-Less Compelling 1-Least Compelling
Additional Comments
Based on all the messaging we’ve reviewed today, how are you feeling now? Are there things that stood out to you? Other thoughts you have about the messaging?
