St. Justin Martyr

What St. Justin Martyr does

St. Justin Martyr is a Roman Catholic parish located in Sunset Hills, Missouri, operating under the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The parish was established approximately 50 years ago and serves approximately 160 registered families through weekend Mass, daily worship, sacramental preparation, faith formation, and community fellowship. It also operates St. Justin Martyr School, a PreK-8 Catholic elementary school serving approximately 187 students, and sustains a parish athletic association offering youth sports programs.

The parish operates on a stewardship tithe model in which registered families pledge 5-10% of gross household income. In exchange, children of registered parishioners attend the parish school tuition-free; non-parishioner families pay tuition, providing a secondary revenue stream. The model aligns school enrollment and parish membership, creating multi-generational financial commitment and reducing price-based attrition. Additional revenue comes from fundraising, fees, and miscellaneous parish income. The model is uncommon among Catholic parishes in the archdiocese, which typically charge school tuition.

The parish uses standard commercial SaaS tools to operate: PushPay for online stewardship giving, Mailchimp for parish communications, YouTube and Vimeo for livestreamed Masses, Stripe for payment processing, and the FORMED digital platform for Catholic faith-formation content. There are no proprietary technology systems, no AI/ML components, and no in-house development capability. Operations are essentially a parish-typical mix of in-person religious services supported by consumer-grade digital tooling for engagement, education, and collection.

Name

St. Justin Martyr

Legal name

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church

Website

https://stjustinmartyr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Justin Martyr is a Catholic parish in Sunset Hills, Missouri, serving approximately 160 families with worship, a tuition-free PreK-8 parish school, faith formation, and youth athletics funded through a 5-10% household tithe stewardship model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Catholic school education
• Faith formation programs
• Youth athletic programs
• Sacramental preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunset Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Stewardship/Tithing: Parish operates on a stewardship model where all parishioners are asked to tithe 5-10% of gross income to support parish ministries including the school. This is a key differentiator as SJM is the last remaining parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis to use this model for its school.
2. Online Giving (PushPay): One-time or recurring donations via PushPay platform for parish support
3. Non-Parishioner Tuition: Tuition is charged only to non-parishioners. Contact rectory for details. Preschool has separate tuition schedule.
4. PSR Registration Fees: Parish School of Religion classes charge $125 per child for faith formation
5. Athletic Registration Fees: Sports programs through SJMAA charge registration fees (e.g., $85 early/$95 regular/$125 late for baseball)
6. Uniform Fees: Annual family uniform fee required for athletic programs
7. Concession Stand Buyout: $40 per sport optional buyout for concession stand duty

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish that provides worship services (Sunday and weekday Masses), sacramental administration and preparation, Catholic K-8 education through its parish school, faith formation programs for children and adults, youth athletics through the St. Justin Martyr Athletic Association (SJMAA), and community service ministries. The parish operates under a stewardship model where parishioners tithe 5-10% of gross income to support the parish and school rather than paying tuition.

Product overview

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based products and services centered around Catholic worship, education, and community fellowship. The core offerings include weekly and daily Mass services with livestreaming capability, administration of sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage), and sacramental preparation programs. Religious education is delivered through the Parish School of Religion (PSR) for grades 1-8, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Montessori-based program for ages 3-9, and Confirmation preparation for 8th graders. FORMED provides the parish streaming subscription for Catholic content. The St. Justin Martyr Athletic Association (SJMAA) organizes CYC sports programs (baseball/softball, basketball, soccer, golf, track, volleyball) for children PreK-8th grade. Additional services include youth formation (school, scouts, youth ministry, VBS), service ministries (food pantry, freezer meals, blood drive, homeless meals), retreat programs (ACTS, White House), adult formation (library, Just Faith, SCC), and online tools (PushPay for giving, Alma Gradebook, Team Sideline registration, Faces of Grace directory, and livestreaming via YouTube). The church operates a K-8 day school and preschool as part of its parish ministry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Justin Martyr School: Catholic school offering Pre-K through 8th grade education, operating under a unique stewardship model unique in the Archdiocese of St. Louis
• St. Justin Martyr Athletic Association
• PSR (Parish School of Religion)
• Justin Time Pre-School
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
• FACES of Grace
• Middle School Edge

Products and services

• Mass Services Weekly and daily Mass celebrations including Sunday Masses (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 11am) and weekday Masses (Mon-Fri 6:30am, Wed/Fri/Sat 8am). Holy Day Masses and US Holiday Masses also available for parish members and the local community.
• Livestream Masses and Devotions Live streaming of Masses and devotions via YouTube. Sunday Livestream: 5pm Saturday anticipatory, 7:30am Sunday. Weekday Livestream: Mon/Tue/Thu 6:30am, Wed/Fri 8am. Divine Mercy Chaplet on Tuesday at 7:30pm for remote participation.
• Sacraments and Sacramental Preparation Administration of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. Includes preparation programs for Baptism (infants), RCIA/OCIA (adult conversion), First Reconciliation and First Communion (2nd grade), and Confirmation (8th grade).
• Eucharistic Adoration First Friday Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following 8am Mass until 7pm. Benediction concludes the day. Available for parishioners to schedule adoration hours.
• St. Justin Martyr Catholic School (PreK-8) Full-time Catholic day school offering PreK through 8th grade education with 187 K-8 students and 53 preschool students in 2025-26. Operating under a unique stewardship model where parishioner families pay no tuition; non-parishioners pay tuition. Average 21 students per class with 1:9 teacher-student ratio.
• Parish School of Religion (PSR) Formal Catholic faith formation for children in Grades 1-8 on Sunday mornings (9:30-10:45am) during the school year. Children attending public or non-Catholic private schools attend this program. $125 per child annual registration fee.
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Montessori-based religious education program for young children ages 3-9 years. Level 1 (ages 3-6) and Level 2 (ages 6-9) offered in Atriums with prayer works, parables, liturgy, and hands-on presentations.
• St. Justin Martyr Athletic Association (SJMAA) Parish athletic programs for children including Baseball/Softball (PreK-8th grade), Basketball (K-8th grade), Soccer (PreK-8th grade), Golf (3rd-8th grade), Track (2nd-8th grade), and Volleyball (3rd-8th grade). Operates under CYC Southeast Region. Registration fees range from $85 early/$95 regular/$125 late.
• FORMED Parish Subscription A streaming platform offering Catholic movies, studies, audio talks, and children's programs to help deepen faith. St. Justin Martyr maintains a parish subscription enabling members to access the full content library by selecting the parish during sign-up.
• Online Giving (PushPay) Digital giving platform enabling one-time and recurring donations, event registrations, and parish contributions via PushPay. Replaces traditional plate passing for stewardship and donations.
• Youth Formation Programs Comprehensive youth development including Full Time School (PreK-8), Preschool, Middle School Edge youth ministry (monthly), Vacation Bible School, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Youth Ministry for high school students.
• Service Ministries Parish service programs including Blood Drive, Freezer Meals, Food Drive/Food Pantry, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Martha's (funeral meals), Meals for the Homeless, Respect Life Apostolate, Birthright, Advent Giving Tree, and SAJE Senior Ministry.
• Retreat Programs Spiritual retreat opportunities including ACTS Retreats (men's and women's), White House Men's Retreat (annual), White House Women's Retreat (September), and Parish Missions held at White House Jesuit Retreat House.
• Adult Formation Adult faith formation including Parish Library, Day of Service (first Saturday in May), Just Faith program focusing on social doctrine of the Church, and Small Christian Communities.
• Faces of Grace Online Parish Directory Online parish directory for member lookup of addresses and phone numbers. Requires login to access.
• SJM Weekly Bulletin Weekly parish bulletin published in PDF form through parishesonline.com for parishioners and visitors.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FORMEDcoreOthersParish subscription to FORMED streaming platform providing thousands of Catholic movies, studies, talks, and programs for faith formation. Parishioners select St. Justin Martyr Parish when signing up.
• CYC (Catholic Youth Council) Southeast RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSJM participates in CYC Southeast Region for youth athletics including baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track. League provides competitive structure and inter-parish competition.
• Team SidelinecoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration software platform used for all SJMAA sports registration, scheduling, and team communication
• PushPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline giving platform for one-time and recurring parish donations, replacing previous plate passing
• Archdiocese of St. LouiscoreOthersParish is under the authority of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. School is Archdiocesan-accredited. Participates in Archdiocesan programs including Protecting God's Children, CYC sports, and events.
• White House (Jesuit Retreat House)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual men's and women's retreats held at White House retreat center in St. Louis, MO - a Jesuit facility based on The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
• Knights of Columbus - Divine Mercy CouncilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFraternal organization council chartered at St. Justin Martyr in 2005. Organizes pancake breakfasts, blood drives, and other parish events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of St. Louis: Ecclesiastical authority governing SJM and ~150+ other parishes across the region; sets school accreditation, formation standards, and parish models (including the stewardship model SJM still uses), making it the relevant parent/umbrella organization.

Direct peers

• St. Joseph Catholic Parish (Manchester, MO): Suburban Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis operating a K-8 school and similar ministries; same archdiocesan structure, comparable suburban demographic profile, and similar integrated ministry model make it the most direct peer.
• St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Parish (Affton, MO): South St. Louis County Catholic parish within the same archdiocese offering K-8 education, athletic programs, and faith formation; geographic proximity and parish-school structure closely mirror SJM.
• Assumption Catholic Parish (Mattese, MO): South St. Louis County Catholic parish in the same archdiocese offering school, PSR, and youth programming; similar ministry breadth and suburban Catholic demographic.
• St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish (St. Louis, MO): Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic parish with a parish school and full formation/ministry lineup; comparable integrated parish-school structure serving similar suburban families.
• Incarnate Word Catholic Parish (St. Louis, MO): Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic parish with parish school and extensive youth/formation ministries; same archdiocesan structure, suburban-academic footprint, and integrated programming approach.
• St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Parish (Fenton, MO): Nearby Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic parish with parish school and full ministry lineup; comparable suburban location, school size, and integrated parish ministry offering.
• Queen of All Saints Catholic Parish (Richmond Heights, MO): Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic parish with a parish school and similar worship, formation, and stewardship programming; same regional Catholic context and integrated parish-school model.

Others

• Catholic Youth Council (CYC) Southeast Region: League operator under which SJMAA runs its baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track programs; comparable only as an athletic-programming ecosystem rather than a parish competitor.
• FORMED (Ascension Press): Catholic content streaming platform to which SJM holds a parish subscription for faith formation; comparable only as an enabling technology partner rather than a parish peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCf0pQO765v_5DJ64Dg38b0A
• Facebookfacebook.com/StJustinMartyrSTL
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjustinstl/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-justin-martyr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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