Vibrant Parish Life Study
Rank in Importance in first column Rank in Being Well done in second column Difference: Minus Indicates Deficiency; Plus indicates better than importance 1 21 -20 Masses that are prayerful, reverent and spiritually moving 2 18 -16 The parish as a supportive, caring community 3 8 -5 Promotion of respect for human life 4 19 -15 The parish exhibiting a spirit of warmth and hospitality 5 7 -2 Religious education for children 6 24 -18 New members of the parish are welcomed 7 29 -22 Parish leadership that listens to the concerns of parishioners 8 17 -9 Support for families who have experienced death 9 1 8 A church large enough for worship 10 15 -5 Outreach to the poor 11 16 -5 Ease in obtaining help and answer when calling the parish 12 2 10 Well-maintained parish facilities and grounds 13 3 10 Easy access to the church and facilities for the physically disabled 14 13 1 Attention to the spiritual and sacramental needs of the sick& shut-in 1...