2026 Survey

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By providing your input, you help us bring Christ to the world through spiritual renewal, academic excellence, and outreach ministries throughout Cook and Lake counties.

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1. Do you believe in the Archdiocese of Chicago’s work to bring Christ to the world through our parishes, schools and ministries?

Yes

2. In what ways have you engaged with the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the parishes, schools and ministries served by the archdiocese? Please select all that apply.

I regularly attend Mass.

I am a registered parishioner at a parish in the Archdiocese.

I am an alum and/or have a family member enrolled in Catholic school.

I donate to the Annual Catholic Appeal.

I have attended events with the Archdiocese.

I volunteer for a parish ministry (pantry/foodbank, bible study, KoC, liturgical or other lay ministries).

I follow on social media.

Other

2a. Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2b. How frequently do you engage with the Archdiocese of Chicago?

How frequently do you engage with the Archdiocese of Chicago?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Yearly

Rarely or never

Other

2b-i. Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

3. We like to send supporters like you occasional emails with updates including videos, stories, and information about the impact you have with your support. Would you like to receive these updates? (You can opt out at any time.)

Yes, I want to receive occasional emails with updates.

No, not at this time.

4. Which area of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s work is most meaningful to you?

Please rank the following according to their importance to you, with First Priority being your highest priority.

You may only select one answer for each option.

First Priority	Second Priority	Third Priority	Fourth Priority

Support for parishes in providing new ways for people to encounter God, experience a deep sense of belonging within the parish community and boldly share their faith with others

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Vibrant ministry, critical facility maintenance, and basic necessities for lower income communities

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Support for priests with education and leadership development, health and wellness support, and retirement and end-of-life care

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Scholarships that make attending a Catholic school available, affordable and accessible to all families in the Archdiocese of Chicago

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

5. What areas of importance would you like to see greater emphasis on among parishes, schools and ministries that the archdiocese supports? (Please check all that apply.)

Scholarships for deserving students and families to attend Catholic school.

Parish pantry and food security programs for the vulnerable in our communities.

Resources and trainings for pastors, lay leaders and staff to form faithful church communities.

Evangelism materials, programs and outreach for those exploring the faith.

Education for seminarians and those discerning religious life.

Health care and retirement care for our priests.

6. Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your appreciation of the Archdiocese of Chicago?

Yes

6a. If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

Parent/grandparent

Spouse/partner/significant other

Child/children

Other family member

Priest

Religious sister or brother

Teacher or professor

Other

6a-i. Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

7. When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that the Archdiocese of Chicago continues to bring Christ to the world through our parishes, schools or ministries?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

8. Our faith community members often recognize that greater support for the Archdiocese of Chicago enables their parishes, schools and ministries to have a wider impact. Would you consider furthering the archdiocese’s work to strengthen faith communities in any of the following ways?

I already have	I am likely	I am somewhat likely	I am not likely

Donating online with a credit card

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Mailing a check

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Speaking with a gift officer about making a substantial impact

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Making a recurring contribution

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating from a Donor-Advised Fund or Family Foundation

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving appreciated assets (such as stocks or bonds)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Transferring a portion of my IRA account to the Archdiocese of Chicago (Qualified Charitable Distribution)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Making a charitable gift that provides lifetime income to me or my loved ones

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating to the efforts of the Generation to Generation capital campaign

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

9. Many people like to include gifts in their will or by beneficiary designation to support causes that are important in their life. Would you consider making such a gift to benefit the Archdiocese of Chicago or one of its parishes, schools or ministries?

I have included a legacy gift for the archdiocese or one of its parishes, schools or ministries in my will, trust or by beneficiary designation.

I am interested in making a legacy gift.

In the future, I would definitely be interested in making a legacy gift.

In the future, I might possibly be interested in making a legacy gift.

I am not interested in this type of gift at this time.

Please tell us about your legacy gift (select all that apply):

I planned this gift for my parish.

I planned this gift for a school or ministry.

The Archdiocese of Chicago may use my gift where it is needed most.

9a-i. Please specify the parish(es):

Please specify the parish(es):

9a-ii. Please specify the school or ministry:

Please specify the school or ministry:

Please provide me with the following information to help with my decision:

Easy Ways to Leave a Legacy

How to Create or Update Your Estate Plan

Tax-Wise Ways to Make an Impact

Making an Impact With Your Donor-Advised Fund

Charitable Gift Annuity

Gifts of Life Insurance

How to Make Your Gift

Generation to Generation: Answer the Call

Gift Planning: An Overview

Tips for Creating an Effective Estate Plan

10. How does the Archdiocese of Chicago rank in comparison to other non-profits you may support?

My top choice for charitable giving

Near the top of my list

Middle of my list

Bottom of my list

Not on my list

11. We would love to hear your story. If you would like, please share a special memory or experience with the Archdiocese of Chicago or your parish.

12. About You (optional)

Age

Under 40

40–49

50–59

60–69

70–79

80–89

90+

Date of Birth

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Gender

Male

Female

Please specify:

What is your marital status?

Married

Not married

Divorced

Widowed

Which of the following best describes your family?

No children

One child

Two or more children

Please select the option(s) that best describes your professional life.

Working full time

Working part time

Retiring within 5 years

Retired

Volunteering

Board member for a nonprofit

Business owner or entrepreneur

Self-employed

Other

Profession:

Where do you serve as a board member?

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