Catholic artisans — rosary makers, iconographers, candle crafters, veil seamstresses — have been selling on Etsy, Amazon Handmade, and Instagram for years. These platforms work, but they're not built for the Catholic community. They charge steep fees, bury faith-based products in secular algorithms, and offer zero mission-giving infrastructure.
Sanctus Mission was built to change that.
How It Works
For Artisans
- Apply to sell — takes 5 minutes, no fee, no inventory requirements
- List your products — you set the prices, write the descriptions, upload your photos
- Choose your mission giving — donate 0%, 2%, 5%, or 10% of each sale to a Catholic mission of your choice (optional, but incentivized with tiered badges)
- Ship directly — you handle fulfillment; we handle the platform, payment processing, and customer service
The Economics
| Platform | Listing Fee | Commission | Transaction Fee | Artisan Keeps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $0.20/item | 6.5% | 3% + $0.25 | ~90% |
| Amazon Handmade | $0 | 15% | Included | ~85% |
| Sanctus Mission | $0 | 15% | Included | 85% |
The numbers are comparable to Amazon Handmade — but with one crucial difference: Sanctus Mission is built for Catholic products, Catholic buyers, and Catholic missions.
The Mission-Giving Badge System
Artisans who choose to donate a portion of their sales to missions earn a visible badge on their products:
- 🥇 Gold — 10% to missions
- 🥈 Silver — 5% to missions
- 🥉 Bronze — 2% to missions
These badges are displayed on every product listing, building trust with buyers who want their purchases to have impact beyond the product itself.
Why Catholic Buyers Choose Sanctus Mission
- Every product is from a Catholic artisan — no secular algorithm dilution
- Mission transparency — buyers see exactly which mission each artisan supports
- Quality curation — we review every artisan application for craftsmanship and faith alignment
- One checkout — buy from multiple artisans in a single order
Join as an Artisan
If you make Catholic goods — rosaries, icons, candles, veils, journals, vestments, sacred art — we want you on the platform. Apply here →
