The findings of the parish survey

These are the findings of the parish survey:

ComingTogether – Sacred Heart Parish Survey 2008
Many thanks to the 105 people who completed the survey. Here are the results:
Which age group are you in?
Under 15 – 9% 16-25 – 2% 26-40 – 6.5% 41-60 27% 60+ - 58%
Are you male or female?
Male – 22% Female – 78%
How many are there in your household?
1-17.5% 2-47% 3-12% 4-17.5% 5-5% 6-1%
Where do you live?
Cawston Grange-7% Woodlands-12% Admirals-9% Beechcroft-4% Bilton Village-20% Shakespeare Gardens Estate-5% Grandborough-0% Willoughby-1% Dunchurch-9% Outside the parish-38%
How often do you attend Mass?
Daily or weekly-92.5% Fortnightly-6.5% Never-1%
Are you Roman Catholic?
Yes-99% No-1%
What is the main reason you come to Mass?
Faith-85% Habit-5% Children-6% Can’t get to mass-1% Social reasons-1.5% Mother makes me-1.5%
Do you feel well informed about parish life?
Yes-93% No-7%
Do you have any needs which are not being met at present?
Home blessing-4 Home visits-5 Deepening spirituality-4 Transport-2
One mention each for: youth provision, outreach, getting to know people, moral guidance, liturgical study, ecumenical activity, justice and peace, interfaith dialogue, more traditional hymns.
Would you like to become more involved in parish life?
Yes-23% Perhaps-43% No-34%
Which way would you like to become more involved?
Youth club – 2 people, plus one mention each for: summer fete, Christmas fair, anything, UCM, welcoming new parishioners in Cawston, social events, domestic help, book swopping, making a welcome pack, children’s liturgy, justice and peace, eco-congregation, Monday Club.