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Insights from the Holy Family Commission Survey (June 2013): Lay Leadership Perspectives

The Holy Family Commission conducted a survey in June 2013 to assess lay leadership volunteers' satisfaction and engagement. With 28 respondents, primarily Commission chairs and members, the survey revealed a strong desire to serve but also highlighted a general dissatisfaction with the current structures. Participants expressed a desire for improved coordination and communication within and across Commissions. Many see untapped potential for greater effectiveness and clearer roles. The survey calls for constructive discussions to enhance lay leadership and fulfill the vision of the Holy Family Pastoral Plan.

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Insights from the Holy Family Commission Survey (June 2013): Lay Leadership Perspectives

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  1. Holy Family Commission Survey Results June 2013

  2. Purpose of Survey • Take the pulse of the lay leadership: volunteer and professionals in regards to current Commission leadership model • Identify strengths and opportunities of the current Commission structure • Use this input as the basis for constructive discussions on moving forward with a vision for lay leadership

  3. Survey Participants • 28 respondents • Almost 65% of respondents are Commission chairs/members

  4. Why do parishoners serve? • Almost 90% accept because there is a desire to serve • Keep the Parish alive and active

  5. How satisfied with the current experience? • No one is highly satisfied • Equal % of respondents are somewhat satisfied to neutral/somewhat unsatisfied

  6. Comments on Satisfaction • Comments frequently relate to the untapped potential of the Commissions • “Envisioned we would accomplish more” • “Better, but effectiveness still seems marginal” • “We have a sense we can do more” • “Missing a great opportunity to develop lay leadership; Commissions could be so much more”

  7. Satisfaction Aspects • Results are comparable with general ratings of satisfaction • Consensus /cluster around somewhat satisfied to neutral • Highest levels of satisfaction with: • Meeting with the Commission members • Staff/Commission members planning and coordination • Coordination with ministry leaders • Least satisfaction with other Parish leadership

  8. Comments • Lack of interaction with other Commissions • Improving coordination with ministry leaders • Variability across Commissions about attendance and planning and coordination with staff • Opportunity for better communication and interaction with other Parish leadership • Mixed reviews about Pastoral Plan and engagement around it

  9. Value of the Commissions • Rankings of value somewhat higher than satisfaction • Over 60% rate the Commissions as somewhat valuable

  10. Value of the Commissions • Great potential • Clearer roles, functions • Mixed results across Commissions • “Potential is great for the individual volunteers to contribute is great……….but I’m not sure the road to success is clear or even identified” • Suggestion - “Unified body of consultants or advisers working together”

  11. Successful Experiences • Interaction/connection with ministry leaders • Specific tasks, e.g. Roman Missal, setting up CPR training, blood drive, helping with Confirmation • “Visioning process in contributing to the Holy Family Pastoral Plan”

  12. Preparation for Role on Commissions • 32% reported – somewhat prepared • Approximately 20% well or very well prepared • Range of responses from “no idea” to “good understanding”

  13. What Works Best? • “Task-driven meetings” • “Focus on one major area of parish life” • “Community building and sharing of information” • “Helping the staff in areas of expertise”; “Advisory role” • “Visioning – evaluation – recommendation process”

  14. What should change? • “Interact with the ministries in a more direct fashion….being resource and liaison to Pastoral Council and/or staff members” • “Clearer on-going relationship to the Pastoral Council and Parish Life Director” • Commission co-chairs to support transition • Better communication with Pastoral Council, across Commissions, within Commissions • Better planning

  15. What do you hope to get resolved today? • Clearly defined roles • “Better understanding of the direction of the Commission and how they fit the overall leadership structure at HFS” • “Energy” • “Unified focus for all the Commissions” • “Best way to achieve accountability within the present or modified or eliminated Commission structure”

  16. Final Comments • “Get more of our goals accomplished” • “I’m afraid we’ll spend a lot of time on this and essentially everything will stay the same” • Balance the membership of visioning with the implementation • “Participating in the visioning creates a sense of commitment to what is visioned”

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