In the spring of 2010, St. Joseph Parish took the ME-25, a Gallup survey to measure Engagement and Spiritual Commitment. One of our goals as a stewardship parish is to grow our parish engagement and build our spiritual commitment based on the quote "Belonging Leads to Believing". Over the course of the next few years, we as a parish will be continually offering "Living Your Strengths" classes to help our parishioners learn their TOP 5 God-given talents. In turn, through this five week journey, we will challenge each person to apply their talents so that they become strengths and be able to share these gifts in their lives and in ministry to one another. In helping one another discover our God-given talents, we can work together to build the kingdom of God here on earth and share the Gospel message more effectively.

For more information on Living Your Strengths classes, click HERE.

The twelve items of Parish Member Engagement are:

E01. As a member of my parish, I know what is expected of me.

E02. In my parish, my spiritual needs are met.

Click HERE to provide feedback on Engagement Items 1 and 2.

E03. In my parish, I regularly have the opportunity to do what I do best.

E04. In the last month, I have received recognition or praise from someone in my parish.

Click HERE to provide feedback on Engagement Items 3 and 4.

E05. The spiritual leaders in my parish seem to care about me as a person.

E06. There is someone in my parish who encourages my spiritual development.

Click HERE to provide feedback on Engagement Items 5 and 6.

E07. As a member of my parish, my opinions seem to count.

E08. The mission or purpose of my parish makes me feel my participation is important.

Click HERE to provide feedback on Engagement Items 7 and 8.

E09. The other members of my parish are committed to spiritual growth.

E10. Aside from family members, I have a best friend in my parish.

Click HERE to provide feedback on Engagement Items 9 and 10.

E11. In the last six months, someone in my parish has talked to me about the progress of my spiritual growth.

E12. In my parish, I have opportunities to learn and grow.

Click HERE to provide feedback on Engagement Items 11 and 12.