Church Life Survey of New Zealand

Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

August 2018

B1. What is the STARTING TIME of the church services that you regularly attend
here?
92% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

Sunday, 12:00 am 9%

Sunday, 05:30 am 0%

Sunday, 06:00 am 0%

Sunday, 08:00 am 23%

Sunday, 08:30 am 2%

Sunday, 08:45 am 0%

Sunday, 09:00 am 1%

Sunday, 09:15 am 0%

Sunday, 09:30 am 26%

Sunday, 10:00 am 1%

Sunday, 10:30 am 2%

Sunday, 11:00 am 0%

Sunday, 12:30 pm 1%

Sunday, 05:00 pm 0%

Sunday, 05:30 pm 22%

Sunday, 06:30 pm 1%

Sunday, 07:30 pm 0%

Monday, 12:00 am 0%

Monday, 09:00 am 0%

Monday, 09:15 am 2%

Tuesday, 12:00 am 0%

Tuesday, 09:00 am 0%

Tuesday, 09:15 am 1%

Tuesday, 09:30 am 0%

Wednesday, 12:00 am 1%

Wednesday, 06:30 am 0%

Wednesday, 07:00 am 0%
Wednesday, 09:15 am 2%

Thursday, 09:15 am 0%

Thursday, 09:30 am 0%

Friday, 12:00 am 1%

Friday, 09:15 am 2%

Friday, 03:00 pm 1%

Saturday, 12:00 am 4%

Saturday, 06:30 am 0%

Saturday, 08:00 am 1%

Saturday, 09:15 am 0%

Saturday, 04:30 pm 0%

Saturday, 05:00 pm 5%

Saturday, 05:30 pm 2%

Saturday, 06:00 pm 0%

Saturday, 06:30 pm 20%

B2. Which of the following aspects of this church/parish do you most value?
97% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Wider community care or social justice emphasis 22%

b. Reaching those who do not attend church 4%

c. The worship, music and singing 49%

d. Sharing in Holy Communion / the Eucharist / Lord's Supper 68%

e. Social activities or meeting people 12%

f. Sermons, preaching or Bible teaching 25%

g. Bible study, discussion or prayer groups 4%

h. Ministry for children or youth 3%

i. Prayer ministry for one another 5%

j. Practical care for one another in times of need 11%

k. Openness to social diversity 13%

l. Presence of a church school or pre-school 8%

B3. While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do
you feel would be most helpful to you in congregational worship?
98% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Traditional hymns 57%

b. Sung responsorial psalms 14%

c. Contemporary hymns 29%

d. Contemporary songs 20%

e. Christian rock 8%

f. Music or songs from a variety of cultures 10%

g. Contemplative chants (eg Taize, Iona) 1%

h. Gospel music 15%

i. Classical music or chorales 8%

j. No music or songs 1%

k. Don't know 3%
B4. Do you have a strong sense of belonging to this congregation/parish?
97% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Yes, a strong sense of belonging, which is growing 46%

b. Yes, a strong sense - about the same as last year 29%

c. Yes, although perhaps not as strongly as in the past 8%

d. No, but a growing sense of belonging 8%

e. No, I don't have a sense of belonging 2%

f. Not applicable or don't know 6%

B5. Do you agree or disagree: 'This church/parish is resourcing my spiritual

journey well'?
97% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Strongly agree 29%

b. Agree 56%

c. Neutral or unsure 13%

d. Disagree 1%

e. Strongly disagree 1%

B6. How often do you feel encouraged after a worship service?

97% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Nearly always 40%

b. Usually 39%

c. Sometimes 15%

d. Occasionally 5%

e. Almost never 1%
B7. How often do our church services contain an effective mix of music, prayer,
participation, etc?
97% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Nearly always 40%

b. Usually 43%

c. Sometimes 11%

d. Occasionally 4%

e. Almost never 1%

B8. How often is the preaching/teaching helpful for everyday life?

97% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Nearly always 33%

b. Usually 44%

c. Sometimes 16%

d. Occasionally 5%

e. Almost never 1%

B9. How often is the presence of God evident in our church services?
97% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Nearly always 62%

b. Usually 28%

c. Sometimes 8%

d. Occasionally 2%

e. Almost never 1%
B10. How satisfied are you with what is offered here for children under 12 years?
95% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very satisfied 16%

b. Satisfied 35%

c. Dissatisfied 6%

d. Very dissatisfied 1%

e. Unsure / not applicable 42%

B11. How satisfied are you with what is offered here for youth aged 12-18 years?
95% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very satisfied 12%

b. Satisfied 36%

c. Dissatisfied 6%

d. Very dissatisfied 0%

e. Unsure / not applicable 45%

B12. How satisfied are you with what is offered here for adults aged 19-25 years?
95% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Very satisfied 10%

b. Satisfied 31%

c. Dissatisfied 7%

d. Very dissatisfied 0%

e. Unsure / not applicable 51%

B13. How many of your children ... ?
24% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. ...attend this church/congregation (ages up to 12) 45%

b. ...attend this church/congregation (ages 12 to 18) 49%

c. ...attend another church/congregation (ages up to 12) 8%

d. ...attend another church/congregation (ages 12 to 18) 9%

e. ...do not attend another church/congregation (ages up to 12) 3%

f. ...do not attend another church/congregation (ages 12 to 18) 13%

g. I am unsure/don't know if they attend church (ages up to 12) 1%

h. I am unsure/don't know if they attend church (ages 12 to 18) 3%

B14. Do any of your children attend a church/Christian school?

86% of respondents answered this question.

Response Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Howick

a. Yes 27%

b. No 17%

c. Not applicable 56%