Church Life Survey of New Zealand

Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

August 2018

F1. Does this congregation/parish have a clear vision, goals or direction for its
ministry and mission?
88% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Yes, and I am strongly committed to them 24%

b. Yes, and I am partly committed to them 28%

c. Yes, but I am not committed to them 17%

d. There are ideas but no clear vision, goals or direction 10%

e. I am not aware of such vision/goals or direction 20%

f. We need to go back to the way we did things in the past 1%

F2. Of the following, which one best describes your opinion of the future
direction of this congregation/parish?
86% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. We are currently moving in new directions 24%

b. We are currently deciding on new directions 17%

c. We are faithfully maintaining past directions 30%

d. We need to rethink where we are heading 10%

e. Our future direction is unclear to me 19%

F3. Which one of the following is the best description of the style of leadership of
your minister, pastor or priest?
86% of respondents answered this question.

Our Lady, Star of the

Response
Sea, Howick

a. Leader that tends to take charge 21%

b. Leader that inspires people to take action 51%

c. Leadership that acts on goals that the people here have been involved in
20%
setting

d. Leadership where the people start most things 7%

e. There is currently no leader here 1%

F4. In your opinion, how effective is your church at telling others the Good News
of Christ?
88% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very effective 40%

b. Somewhat effective 52%

c. ineffective 5%

d. Should not be a priority 3%

F5. In your opinion, how effective is your church at teaching, baptising, and
nurturing new members?
88% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very effective 53%

b. Somewhat effective 44%

c. ineffective 3%

d. Should not be a priority 0%

F6. In your opinion, how effective is your church at responding to human need by
loving service?
87% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very effective 47%

b. Somewhat effective 50%

c. ineffective 2%

d. Should not be a priority 1%

F7. In your opinion, how effective is your church at confronting injustices in

society?
85% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very effective 28%

b. Somewhat effective 59%

c. ineffective 11%

d. Should not be a priority 2%

F8. In your opinion, how effective is your church at actively caring for the
environment?
85% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very effective 23%

b. Somewhat effective 61%

c. ineffective 12%

d. Should not be a priority 4%

F9. How important is it to you that this congregation is part of this
denomination(s)?
86% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very important 62%

b. Somewhat important 26%

c. Neither here nor there 9%

d. Not important 2%

e. I would rather we were not part of any denomination 0%

F10. What do you think this congregation will look like in 10 years time?
92% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Bigger 43%

b. About the same size 43%

c. Smaller 11%

d. Merged with another congregation or parish 3%

e. Closed down 0%

f. More ethnically diverse 63%

g. About the same mix of ethnicities 24%

h. Less ethnically diverse 1%

i. Mainly older people 31%

j. A mix of all ages 56%

k. Mainly young people 1%