How ParishStaq is Transforming Catholic Church Operations Through Sacrament Tracking

Catholic parishes face a constant challenge: managing spiritual milestones while keeping track of parishioner engagement across multiple systems. Pushpay’s ParishStaq addresses this head-on with its newest sacrament tracking capabilities, built specifically for the seven sacraments that mark critical moments in a parishioner’s faith journey.

Real-World Impact: What Parish Leaders Are Saying

At Saint Michael Parish in Olympia, WA, administrators have already seen the difference. “The sacrament tracking dashboard streamlines our processes so we can minister more effectively,” notes Chris Peterson, Parish Administrator. “ParishStaq gives us technology that actually connects us with people—which is what we’re really here to do.”

This sentiment reflects a larger shift in how Catholic institutions are embracing digital tools. The ability to surface faith formation information and engagement insights in one centralized location means priests and staff can take a more holistic approach to their congregation.

The Technical Breakthrough: Three Key Features

Sacrament Management Simplified Parish staff can now add, edit, and view sacramental records with a single click. The system allows quick searching and filtering by sacrament type, making it easy to track individual spiritual journeys and identify trends across groups. Administrative workflows that once took hours can now be completed in minutes.

Mobile-First Leadership For the first time, Catholic leaders have instant access to sacrament and faith formation data through Pushpay’s LEAD App. Priests and ministry leaders can pull up contact information, group participation, and sacramental records while on the go—enabling faster, more informed evangelization efforts.

Digital Record Keeping Electronic storage and printing of sacrament certificates eliminates the need for physical file management. Official records can be validated instantly, and duplicate documentation becomes unnecessary.

Meeting a Multilingual Flock

Pushpay recognized that roughly 43% of Latino Catholics primarily speak Spanish, according to PEW research. The platform now supports bilingual functionality across ParishStaq and its companion tools, allowing seamless toggling between English and Spanish. Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean language support are reportedly in development.

Why This Matters

“Technology has a clear role in modern evangelization,” says Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews. “We’re helping parishes and dioceses stay connected to what truly matters—their communities and their mission.”

For Catholic institutions balancing tradition with digital-age realities, ParishStaq represents a practical solution that doesn’t ask them to compromise on either front.