
Form older teens into peer ministers who accompany younger candidates (ages 10-16) through supplemental sessions added to your broader preparation process.
Develop Teen Leadership
Prepare older (previously confirmed) teens for ministry leadership, helping them to transition into an adult role in the church.
Accompaniment
Befriend, care for, and support Confirmation candidates as they begin their journey into adult faith.
Lower Confirmation Age
Especially helpful for dioceses with a lower age of Confirmation, to continue engaging older youth in ministry.
Supplemental Program
Not a comprehensive preparation process, but meant to be used as part of a wider Confirmation program.
Leadership Training Sessions
Youth peer ministers will first gather for eight to ten leadership training sessions:
Bright Sparks
- Session 1: Introduction / Called by Name
- Session 2: Reflective Practice
Fanning the Flames
- Session 3: Leadership
- Session 4: Mentoring
Hearts Ablaze
- Session 5: Vision and Values
- Session 6: E-Leadership (Emotional Intelligence)
Unforgettable Fire
- Session 7: Confirmation and Peer Ministry (Part 1)
- Session 8: Confirmation and Peer Ministry (Part 2)
Peer Ministry Sessions
The trained youth peer ministers will then lead Confirmation candidates in five sessions:
1. Setting the Pace
Ground Rules & Starter Charter • Setting the Pace Game • Ordinary & Extraordinary Times • Time for Scripture • Prayer Time
2. Picking Up Speed
Get Myself Connected • All You Need is Love • Believe • I Set My Heart On • My Beliefs
3. Refueling
My Talents • Pentecost • Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Fruits of the Holy Spirit • Fruits from the Gift of the Holy Spirit
4. Gaining Ground
Patron Saints • What's In a Name? • Confirmation Name • Confirmation Time • My Prayer Words
5. Handing on the Baton
This mystagogy session happens after the Confirmation. • Fruits of the Holy Spirit • It's Confirmed—You are a Full and Active Member
“If you’re searching for a meaningful way to energize your Confirmation program, this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. The Lighthouse Program offers a powerful and practical approach to forming young disciples who are ready to lead. It equips recently confirmed youth to step forward, share their faith, and accompany candidates on their journey. Instead of simply talking about discipleship, it puts it into action—creating authentic connections that resonate.”
Product Components
This series is sold as the following four paperback books: