Parochie Sint Jan de Doper

What Parochie Sint Jan de Doper does

Parochie Sint Jan de Doper is a Catholic parish non-profit operating under the spiritual governance of the Diocese of Rotterdam (Bisdom Rotterdam) in the Groene Hart region of the Netherlands. The parish was established through a merger at the end of 2010 and serves eight local faith communities across Bodegraven, Boskoop, Gouda, Haastrecht, Moordrecht, Reeuwijk, Schoonhoven, and Waddinxveen. Its central secretariat is located at Aalberseplein 2 in Gouda, and the parish expanded in 2025 to include the H. Barnabas (Haastrecht) and St. Bartholomeus (Schoonhoven) communities. The organisation holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status with RSIN 867766864, which makes donations tax-deductible for Dutch contributors.

The parish's core product is sacramental ministry, delivering the seven Catholic sacraments, regular Mass, Anointing of the Sick, and funeral services, supported by faith formation programmes such as Ankerzondag (monthly catechesis for all ages), the Alpha Course, First Communion and Confirmation preparation, Bible study groups, rosary groups, The Marriage Course, and youth programmes such as the FBI tienergroep. Service delivery is physical-first across eight church locations with pastoral home visits and hospital/care facility chaplaincy, complemented by livestreaming through Kerkomroep and Kerkdienstgemist and digital donations via the Givt mobile app. There is no proprietary technology stack; the technology footprint is limited to standard web publishing, third-party payment and livestreaming integrations.

Financially, the parish reports annual income of approximately EUR 1,665,000 against expenditure of EUR 1,575,000, leaving an annual operating deficit of approximately EUR 160,000 covered from reserves. Revenue is generated entirely from donations and member contributions: Aktie Kerkbalans (EUR 540,000), weekly collections and stipends (EUR 230,000), cemetery and building income (EUR 205,000), and investment returns on endowed assets (EUR 280,000). The parish employs roughly 12 staff and is governed by a parish council (parochiebestuur) with local locatieraden managing financial autonomy at each location. The customer base is comprised of individual Catholic parishioners and families, with no commercial customer concentration.

Name

Parochie Sint Jan de Doper

Legal name

Parochie Sint Jan de Doper

Website

https://sintjandd.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Catholic religious services
• Sacramental ministry
• Pastoral care
• Faith formation programs
• Parish community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waddinxveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Church Collections (Collectes): Weekly and special occasion collections during Mass services where parishioners contribute financially. The parish receives income from church collections and stipendia (mass intentions).
2. Actie Kerkbalans (Church Balance Action): Annual campaign in the second half of January where members contribute financially to their local church. The parish receives approximately €540,000 annually from this campaign.
3. Cemetery and Building Income: Revenue from cemeteries and church buildings. Approximately €205,000 annually.
4. Investment Returns: Returns on invested assets and endowment funds. Approximately €280,000 annually.
5. Sacrament and Service Fees: Fees for sacraments including baptisms, weddings, funerals, and first communion preparation. Fees range from €75-€950 depending on service type.
6. Diocese Contribution (10%): Annual contribution of 10% (approximately €145,000) to the Diocese of Rotterdam for governance and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Parochie Sint Jan de Doper is a Catholic parish offering sacramental ministry (Baptism, Marriage, First Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Ordination), funeral services, regular Mass celebrations, and faith formation programs across eight faith communities in the Groene Hart region of the Netherlands. Services are delivered through church buildings, pastoral visits, hospital chaplaincy, and livestream channels, supported by digital giving tools and community-based engagement.

Product overview

Parochie Sint Jan de Doper is a Catholic parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious services and faith formation programs across eight faith communities in the Gouda region of the Netherlands. The core offerings center on the seven sacraments: Baptism (Doopsel), Marriage (Huwelijk), First Holy Communion (Eerste Heilige Communie), Confirmation (Vormsel), Confession (Boete en Verzoening), Anointing of the Sick (Ziekenzalving), and Ordination (Priesterwijding). Supporting these are funeral services (Uitvaart) and regular liturgical celebrations including Mass schedules across all locations with livestreaming integration via Kerkomroep and Kerkdienstgemist. The parish's flagship formation program is Ankerzondag, a monthly catechesis event for all ages held at the H.-Josephkerk in Gouda, complemented by the Alpha Course for adult evangelization, Bible groups, and Rosary groups. Digital giving is facilitated through the Givt mobile application and QR-code payments. The parish operates as a non-profit religious organization with ANBI status, dependent entirely on donations and contributions from parishioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doopsel (Baptism) The sacrament of baptism for infants and adults, including preparation classes and a ceremony during Sunday Mass or as a separate celebration. For Catholic parishioners and families.
• Huwelijk (Marriage) The sacrament of marriage, including preparation courses (Marriage Course and Pre Marriage Course), ceremony planning, and officiating by a priest. For Catholic couples preparing for or celebrating marriage.
• Eerste Heilige Communie (First Holy Communion) First Communion preparation program for children aged 8-10, including monthly catechesis sessions for parents and children, culminating in a celebration ceremony.
• Vormsel (Confirmation) Confirmation sacrament preparation for teenagers (11-14 years), including the FBI (Faith Building Investigation) teen group and formation sessions.
• Boete en Verzoening (Confession) The sacrament of penance and reconciliation, including regular confession opportunities at various churches and Mercy celebrations before Christmas and Easter.
• Ziekenzalving (Anointing of the Sick) Sacrament of anointing for the sick, offered annually during special services and by appointment for acute situations.
• Priesterwijding (Ordination) Information and guidance about priestly and diaconal vocations, including referral to Vronesteyn formation center.
• Uitvaart (Funeral Services) Funeral rites including prayer celebrations, evening vigils, memorial services at crematorium, and memorial crosses for deceased parishioners.
• Ankerzondag (Anchor Sunday) Monthly faith formation program for all ages held at the H.-Josephkerk in Gouda, including catechesis sessions for children (4-7 and 8-11 years), teens (12-16), adults, and a crèche for children up to four years.
• Alpha Course Evangelization course for adults exploring Christianity and faith questions, offered as preparation for baptism or confirmation.
• Bijbelgroep (Bible Group) Bi-monthly Bible study group meeting on Tuesday mornings in Gouda, reading and discussing biblical texts including Genesis, Exodus, Prophets, and Gospels.
• Rozenkransgroep (Rosary Group) Monthly rosary prayer groups affiliated with the international Dominican prayer movement Les Equipes du Rosaire, meeting in Boskoop and Waddinxveen.
• Eucharistische Aanbidding (Eucharistic Adoration) Weekly Friday evening adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the H.-Josephkerk in Gouda.
• Tienergroep FBI Teen faith formation group (ages 12-16) meeting six times in autumn and six times in spring, exploring faith through Rock Solid RK program.
• The Marriage Course Marriage preparation and enrichment course for engaged and married couples, offered jointly with two other parishes in the Groene Hart region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parish exists 14 years since merger, serving 8 faith communities

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bisdom Rotterdam (Diocese of Rotterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish is governed by and contributes 10% of revenue to the Diocese of Rotterdam. The diocese provides oversight, spiritual guidance, and governance. The parish must seek approval from the diocese for expenditures above €5,000 and for accepting bequests and significant donations.
• Vronesteyn (Priest and Deacon Training Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVronesteyn is the center for priest and deacon formation within the Diocese of Rotterdam. The parish directs those interested in holy orders to this center for vocational discernment and training.
• Other Parishes in Groene HartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish collaborates with two other parishes in the Groene Hart region to organize the Marriage Course and Pre Marriage Course for couples preparing for marriage.
• Les Equipes du Rosaire (International Dominican Prayer Movement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe rosary groups in the parish are part of this international prayer movement founded by Father Joseph Eqyem o.p. in 1955. Monthly gospel letters are distributed to prayer groups worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Kerk in Actie: The mission and development arm of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, funding faith-based community programs, charity, and formation initiatives. Comparable as a Dutch faith-based charity/fundraising entity that depends on member contributions and operates adjacent formation and outreach programs.
• Kerk in Nood Nederland: The Dutch branch of the international Catholic pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need, supporting persecuted Christians and faith-based projects worldwide. Comparable as a Dutch Catholic faith-based nonprofit with donation-dependent revenue, ANBI status, and diocese-aligned operations.
• Bisdom Haarlem-Amsterdam: A neighboring Roman Catholic diocese covering the northern Randstad region. Comparable as a parallel Catholic governing body operating parishes with similar sacramental, pastoral, and community functions under the same Dutch Catholic framework.
• Bisdom Rotterdam (Diocese of Rotterdam): The governing ecclesiastical authority for the parish; provides oversight, sacramental governance, and collects a 10% revenue contribution. Comparable as the upstream institutional body that defines the regulatory and operational framework within which the parish operates.
• Caritas Nederland: The Dutch national confederation of Catholic charitable organizations, coordinating social assistance, poverty relief, and community support. Comparable as a Catholic-aligned charity operating under diocesan authority with donation-funded programs addressing community welfare.

Broad incumbents

• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland: The largest Protestant denomination in the Netherlands, providing similar worship, pastoral care, and community formation services at national scale. Comparable as a Christian religious organization operating across similar Dutch territories with a parallel set of sacramental/life-event offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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