St John LaLande

What St John LaLande does

St. John LaLande Catholic Church is a Catholic parish established in 1938 in Blue Springs, Missouri, approximately 25 miles east of Kansas City, operating under the canonical authority of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. It serves a congregation of Catholic parishioner families through a comprehensive ministry portfolio spanning weekly and daily Mass, Confession, continuous Eucharistic Adoration, and the seven Catholic sacraments. The parish operates two core educational subsidiaries — St. John LaLande Catholic School (Pre-K through 8th grade) and the Early Childhood Learning Academy (6 weeks to Pre-K) — described as the largest ministry of the parish with over 400 students in spiritual formation. Additional programming includes the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP), a family-centered Confirmation preparation program, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), Youth Ministry, Young Adults Ministry, Summer Faith Camp (Illuminate), four music ministries (Adult Choir, Handbell Choir, Cantor Ministry, Sunday Youth Choir), and outreach ministries including SJL Works of Mercy/St. Vincent de Paul, Mental Health Ministry, and Respect Life Ministry.

The parish's technology stack is conventional and entirely outsourced, built on a small number of third-party SaaS integrations rather than any proprietary platform. The website is hosted on the eCatholic content platform; donations and tuition payments are processed through Vanco's electronic giving platform; liturgical volunteer scheduling is handled by Ministry Scheduler Pro; faith formation content is delivered via Formed.org and YDisciple subscriptions; volunteer compliance uses the diocesan Virtus program; and registration and communication flows run through Google Forms, GroupMe, and SignUpGenius. There is no proprietary software, no API offering, no mobile application, and no AI or machine-learning capability referenced in the operating data.

The business model is a non-profit stewardship model rather than a commercial one. Revenue is generated through weekly and recurring stewardship tithes, one-time donations (including donor-designated gifts to tithing, growth, ministry, or tuition funds), school and ECLA tuition, modest program fees for faith formation ($15 First Communion, $55 Confirmation Prep and PREP, with a $125 family cap), tiered Summer Faith Camp fees ($30-$45 with a $115 family cap and financial assistance), and a multi-year capital campaign ("Renewing God's House") for facility improvements. The go-to-market approach is community-led: outreach through the parish website, Facebook, email newsletter, weekly printed bulletins distributed at Mass, and direct parish-registration flows (online form or paper at the parish office), with new parishioner families recruited through word-of-mouth and parish events rather than paid acquisition channels. Geographic scope is a single Midwest market with no external expansion beyond inter-parish ministry collaborations within the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

Name

St John LaLande

Legal name

St. John LaLande Catholic Church

Website

https://stjohnlalande.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. John LaLande is a Catholic parish in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving local parishioner families with Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and two educational subsidiaries — a Pre-K-8 Catholic school and an Early Childhood Learning Academy — funded by tithes, tuition, program fees, and a capital campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Catholic Parish

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAD

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

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

SECONDARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAF

Faith-Based Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYEDACAHAE

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Faith formation programs
• Catholic K-8 education
• Sacramental preparation
• Catholic worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Blue Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Stewardship Tithes and Donations: Weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly tithing donations from parishioners through check, savings account, or credit card. Recurring donations authorized via Electronic Authorization Form (EAF) or Vanco online platform. Donors can designate to tithing fund, growth fund, specific ministry, or SJL tuition.
2. Capital Campaign Contributions: Renewing God's House Campaign accepting donations and pledges for facility improvements and parish renewal projects
3. Faith Formation Program Fees: Program registration fees for First Communion ($15), Confirmation Preparation ($55), PREP ($55), with family maximum of $125. Youth Group free of charge.
4. School Tuition: Tuition payments for St. John LaLande Catholic School (Pre-K through 8th grade) and Early Childhood Learning Academy (6 weeks to Pre-K)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. John LaLande Catholic Church is a Catholic parish providing weekly and daily Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration, alongside faith formation programs (PREP, OCIA, Confirmation, Summer Faith Camp), youth and young adult ministries, a Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic School, an Early Childhood Learning Academy for ages 6 weeks to Pre-K, music ministries, and outreach ministries. The parish also operates online giving through Vanco and uses Formed.org and YDisciple for faith formation content delivery.

Product overview

St. John LaLande Catholic Church operates as a comprehensive parish with a multi-tiered ministry portfolio. The core offering centers on liturgical services including Mass, Confession, and Adoration. Faith formation spans Parish Religious Education Program (PREP), Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), and a family-centered Confirmation program utilizing Formed.org and YDisciple platforms. Youth and Young Adults ministries serve different age groups. The parish operates St. John LaLande Catholic School (Pre-K through 8th grade) and Early Childhood Learning Academy as its largest ministries. Seasonal programs include Summer Faith Camp (Illuminate) and various music ministries (Adult Choir, Handbell Choir, Cantor Ministry, Youth Choir). Outreach ministries include SJL Works of Mercy/St. Vincent de Paul, Mental Health Ministry, and Respect Life Ministry. The church provides an online giving system via Vanco for donations and tithes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend and Daily Mass Services Regular Catholic liturgical celebrations including Saturday 4:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Mass, and daily Mass Monday through Friday, with Confession and Eucharistic Adoration sacraments offered throughout the week.
• Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) Religious education for school-age children not enrolled in the Catholic school, covering faith formation and sacramental preparation, with an annual program fee of $55 per student and a family maximum of $125.
• Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Sacramental preparation program for adults and children seeking to enter the Catholic Church through baptism, first communion, and confirmation, with weekly in-person sessions September through May.
• Confirmation Preparation Program Family-centered Confirmation preparation with Soul Impact sessions, Family Impact videos, and World Impact service components, utilizing Formed.org and YDisciple platforms, with a $55 program fee.
• Youth Ministry Middle school and high school youth programs with weekly activities for Catholic faith growth, including service opportunities and fellowship, free of charge.
• Young Adults Ministry Community for young adults, married or single, with local SJL events and participation in Look to the East KC and City on a Hill diocesan organizations.
• St. John LaLande Catholic School Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic elementary school, the largest ministry of the parish, with tuition-based enrollment.
• Early Childhood Learning Academy (ECLA) Childcare and early childhood education program for children 6 weeks to Pre-K age, operated as part of the parish school.
• Summer Faith Camp (Illuminate) Week-long summer day camp in July for Pre-K through 5th grade (morning sessions) and 6th through 12th grade (evening sessions), with tiered pricing ($45 or $30 per child) and a $115 family maximum with financial assistance available.
• Online Giving / Vanco Donation System Electronic donation platform for one-time and recurring tithes, ministry contributions, school tuition, and capital campaign pledges, with optional processing fee offsets.
• Renewing God's House Capital Campaign Capital campaign accepting donations and pledges for parish facility improvements and renewal projects.
• Formed.org Faith Formation Subscription Parish subscription to Formed.org providing parishioners access to Catholic faith formation video content, study materials, and YDisciple resources for family and youth faith formation.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Kansas City-St. JosephcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1938Parent diocese providing oversight, liturgical guidelines, safe environment policies (Protecting God's Children/Virtus program), and pastoral authority. Parish operates under diocese governance with bishop oversight for sacraments, clergy assignments, and doctrinal matters.
• Vanco Services LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides secure online and recurring donation processing platform for tithes, campaign contributions, and program fees. Handles electronic fund transfers from donor bank accounts and credit card processing for parish revenue.
• Formed.orgcoreTechnology or IntegrationParish subscription to Catholic faith formation video content platform providing access to YDisciple videos, Formation resources, and Catholic teaching materials for family and youth faith formation programs.
• YDisciple.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationYouth faith formation video content platform with parish subscription for Confirmation preparation program and family impact video discussions as part of the parish's family-centered confirmation approach.
• Look to the East KCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung adult group formed for single and married young adults in the eastern part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. SJL young adults participate in joint events and activities with this regional network.
• City on a HillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan young adult organization with hundreds of young adults involved in the Kansas City area. SJL young adults participate in events and subscribe to The Loop weekly email newsletter.
• East of KC Mental Health MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-parish mental health ministry collaboration with neighboring parishes (St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Mark, St. Jude, and St. George) extending mental health education and support resources to the greater community through coordinated events and presentations.
• Ministry Scheduler Pro (Rotunda Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline scheduling platform for liturgical and music ministry volunteers. Enables enrollment, availability management, and substitute requests for altar servers, EMHCs, lectors, cantors, and other ministers.
• 40 Days for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational pro-life organization. SJL Respect Life Ministry participates in Life Chain events and coordinates with 40 Days for Life campaigns for community outreach.
• eCatholiccoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the parish website, event calendar, photo albums, online forms, donation processing, and digital communication tools for parish operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph: The parent diocesan body overseeing St. John LaLande and 80+ other parishes across northern Missouri and eastern Kansas. Comparable as the broader Catholic institutional ecosystem that sets liturgical, doctrinal, and operational standards, but operates at a portfolio/archdiocese level rather than a single parish level.
• Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph: Diocesan-affiliated nonprofit operating social services, behavioral health, and community programs across the same region as SJL. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit organization with diversified revenue, professional staff, and multi-program portfolio serving Catholic families in the KC region.

Direct peers

• St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church: Neighboring Catholic parish in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph that collaborates with SJL through the East of KC Mental Health Ministry. Comparable as a suburban Kansas City Catholic parish with similar Mass schedules, faith formation programs, and parish school operations.
• St. Mark Catholic Church: Neighboring Catholic parish in the East of KC Mental Health Ministry collaboration with SJL. Comparable as a peer diocesan parish with similar suburban Kansas City demographic and parallel ministries spanning worship, formation, and outreach.
• St. Jude Catholic Church: Neighboring Catholic parish that participates in the East of KC Mental Health Ministry alongside SJL. Directly comparable as a peer Catholic parish offering worship, sacramental preparation, faith formation, and community outreach in the same Kansas City region.
• St. George Catholic Church: Neighboring Catholic parish partnering with SJL through the East of KC Mental Health Ministry. Functions as a direct peer Catholic parish with overlapping Mass, formation, and ministry offerings serving the Kansas City area.

Others

• eCatholic: Website platform provider specifically serving Catholic parishes, powering SJL's site, donation forms, calendar, and digital communications. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler whose product roadmap and pricing directly shape SJL's digital capabilities and operational costs.
• Vanco Services LLC: Payment processor specializing in faith-based and nonprofit online giving, providing SJL's recurring donation infrastructure. Comparable as a key enabling technology vendor whose fees (2.75% credit card, 1% bank processing) directly impact SJL's net donation revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stjohnlalande

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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