Our Approach
We Build Websites Through Understanding, Not Templates
A professional website doesn't come from picking a theme. It comes from care, intention, and contemplation of your parish's unique needs. We take the time to know you.
Our Story
Giving Back to Those Who Serve
Digital Sacristan began with a simple question: how can we use our skills to serve the Church?
We're a team of programmers and designers who saw parishes struggling—not because they didn't care about their online presence, but because they simply didn't have the budget or IT expertise to keep their websites professional and relevant for the digital age we live in.
These parishes are busy doing what matters most: serving their communities. So we decided to give back our time and talents to those who spend their days serving others.
Why "Digital Sacristan"?
Every pastor knows the value of a good sacristan—the person who works tirelessly behind the scenes to set up, support, clean up, make orders, and ensure everything is ready for the parish community to celebrate Mass. They handle the details so the priest can focus on ministry.
That's exactly what we want to be for your parish's digital presence. Like a sacristan, we work behind the scenes to make sure your website is set up, supported, and always ready—so your community is well served and anyone searching for a church finds a professional, welcoming place when they arrive.
What We Offer
More Than Just a Website
We're not another CRM or website builder trying to fit your parish into a pre-made box. We're craftspeople who believe every parish deserves a digital presence as unique as the community it serves.
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Deep Discovery
Before we design anything, we listen. We learn your parish's story, understand your ministries, and discover what makes your community unique.
What's Included:
- In-depth conversations about your parish's mission and charisms
- Understanding your community's demographics and needs
- Identifying what's working and what's not with your current presence
- Learning how your staff and volunteers actually work
- Discovering the stories you want to tell
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Custom Website Design
Your website is built from scratch to reflect your parish's unique identity—not pulled from a template used by thousands of other churches.
What's Included:
- Original design that captures your parish's character
- Architecture built around your actual ministries and programs
- Navigation designed for how your community uses the site
- Mobile-first approach for parishioners on any device
- Integration with tools you already use and trust
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Ministry-Centered Features
We don't give you a list of features and make you figure out what you need. We build exactly what serves your ministry and the people you care about.
What's Included:
- Event and calendar systems that match how you plan
- Online giving tailored to your stewardship approach
- Ministry pages designed for how groups actually communicate
- Sacramental preparation and registration workflows
- Content management your staff can actually use
04
Lasting Partnership
We're not a vendor who disappears after launch. We're a partner who stays with you, helping you succeed and grow in serving your community.
What's Included:
- Ongoing support from people who know your parish
- Training so your team feels confident making updates
- Regular check-ins to ensure the site still serves your needs
- Quick response when you need help or have questions
- Guidance as your ministry evolves and grows
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Your Team Empowered
Every website we build is hosted on Squarespace—a platform designed for people, not programmers. Your team stays in control of their content.
What's Included:
- Ministry leaders can update their own pages anytime
- No waiting weeks for a technician for simple changes
- Intuitive editing tools your staff already knows how to use
- No extra fees for routine content updates
- Digital Sacristan team available when you need expert help
Simple to Manage
If You Can Write an Email, You Can Update Your Website
We don't just build you a beautiful website and walk away. We build it on a platform your team can actually use—no coding required, no IT degree needed. Every site is designed to look great on any device and welcome visitors from all backgrounds.
- Update Mass times as easily as updating a calendar
- Add event announcements like writing an email
- Drop in photos with a simple drag and drop
- Fully responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Built-in translation so visitors can view your site in their preferred language
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Our Process
It Starts With a Conversation
We don't send you a questionnaire and disappear. We sit down together and really listen.
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Listen & Learn
We begin with real conversations—about your parish's history, your community, your ministries, and the people you're trying to reach. No forms. No templates. Just listening.
2
Contemplate & Plan
We take time to thoughtfully consider everything we've learned, then craft a proposal designed specifically for your parish's unique situation and goals.
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Create & Collaborate
We build your site with ongoing collaboration, not in isolation. You'll see progress, give feedback, and watch your vision come to life piece by piece.
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Launch & Grow
After launch, we don't disappear. We stay with you, helping your team feel confident and ensuring your site continues to serve your community well.
Investment
Simple, Transparent Pricing
We believe in honest, straightforward pricing—no confusing tiers, no hidden fees. Just one clear package that includes everything your parish needs.
Your investment reflects the care, craftsmanship, and lasting partnership you receive. We're here to serve parishes, not sell packages.
View Full Pricing Details Year One $1,700 Complete first-year package: setup + 12 months hosting & support
After Year One $1,200 Annual hosting, support & up to 2 hours/month of help
Let's Talk About Your Parish's Needs
Every parish is different. Schedule a free consultation and let's discuss how we can serve your unique community.
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