Lighthouse Confirmation Peer-Ministry Program

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

Each ideally split into two sessions.
  • 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.”

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS Director of the Office of Faith Formation, Archdiocese of San Francisco

Product Components

This series is sold as the following four paperback books:

Introduction

For program directors and adult leaders, outlines how to introduce and implement the program, with practical details.

$12   Preview Purchase

Leadership Sessions

Prepares youth peer ministers through a facilitated, interactive learning experience. You will need one for each adult facilitator and peer minister.

$12   Preview Purchase

Peer Ministry Sessions

Guides both peer ministers and candidates through the preparation process.

$12   Preview Purchase

Prayer Services

Includes prayer experiences for all peer ministry sessions. Purchase enough to share among all program participants.

$10   Preview Purchase

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