Parishes in the Diocese of Gary are on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ as a parish community. Together we must embrace Christ’s vision for missionary discipleship so our parishes can thrive and be a place for others to grow together in faith. 

The very first step in this process involves assessing our greatest strengths and opportunities, and that is where the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) comes in! The DMI is an important survey tool that invites parishioners to reflect on their discipleship journey. 

Thank you for helping with this important project and please continue to pray for this intention and for the growth of our parishes. 

FAQs

When will the survey be open?

The DMI survey will be open from Tuesday, March 11 to Tuesday, April 15.

Where do I take the survey?

You can find the link to take your parish's survey in your parish bulletin or social media, or using the list of links below.

What if someone cannot use the internet or is uncomfortable filling out the survey online?

Paper copies of the survey are available at your parish before or after all daily and Sunday Masses. You can also contact your parish during business hours to receive a copy. Once you have completed the paper survey, please return it to your parish.

What is involved in taking the survey?

The Disciple Maker Index (DMI) is a 75-question survey designed to invite parishioners to reflect on where they are on their journey of discipleship and enables leadership to make data-driven decisions to help parishioners grow in their faith. The survey should take 10 to 15 minutes.

What kinds of questions does the survey ask?

The survey asks questions that can be grouped into four categories:

  • Attitudes and Beliefs: Stage and pace of spiritual growth, personal beliefs, parish effectiveness in helping people connect with a community and help them evangelize
  • Participation: Frequency of parishioners' participation in various parish activities
  • Relationship/Satisfaction: Parishioners' satisfaction with their parishioner, pastor and parish activities
  • Demographics: Gender, age, ethnicity, etc. to understand who is responding
Will my pastor or anyone else see my responses?

All responses are confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole.

Will we find out the results of the survey?

Yes, each parish will receive a report of their parish survey's findings 30 to 60 days after the conclusion of the survey.

How will the data be used?

The survey results will help pastors identify parish strengths, challenges and opportunities for growth to help inform parish priorities and future planning with a focus on evangelization and forming missionary disciples.

 

Select your parish below to fill out the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey: