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From March 2 - April 4 you will be able to take a survey called the Discipleship Maker Index. What is the DMI?
- 75-question survey instrument, available online & paper, in 18 languages
- Takes about 10 - 15 minutes to complete
- Likert Scale
- Developed in 2014 with bishops, pastors, pastoral ministers, and thought leaders
- The survey asks a series of questions based on:
- Attitudes & Beliefs
- Relationship & Satisfaction
- Participation
- Demographic
- Opportunity for parishioners to reflect on:
- Individual spiritual growth
- Engagement with the parish
TOP QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DMI- How long does it take a parishioner to complete the DMI?
- Typically 10-15 minutes
- Do all parishes have to do the DMI?
- Yes. The survey will be open to all parishioners throughout the archdiocese and include all parishes.
- Will each parish receive an individualized report?
- Yes, and access to an online platform to review and dig into the data deeper.
- What’s the average response rate?
- 15-20% of Mass-going Catholics in your parish.
- What is the cost to the parish?
- Only your effort and publicity to your people!
- There’s a pandemic going on, is now really the best time?
- It’s even more important to be engaging our people in a multitude of ways to keep them engaged in the faith and the parish.
- Who has access to this information?
- The Archdiocese, Pastor, Primary Point of Contact, Key Parish Leaders, and CLI. CLI will not share your information with any party without expressed written permission.
- Is the survey anonymous?
- Yes – the DMI does not collect any personal information.
- Why aren’t there spaces to write comments on the DMI?
- The purpose is to take a snapshot of the faith community.
- 75-question survey instrument, available online & paper, in 18 languages