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Lighthouse Confirmation Peer Ministry Program
The Lighthouse Program forms older, previously Confirmed high school students as peer ministers to accompany younger candidates (ages 10-16) to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as part of a broader preparation process. It is about befriending, caring for, and helping Confirmation candidates celebrate their Confirmation in ways that encourage them to begin their journey into adult faith.
It offers a compelling model for preparing older teens for ministry leadership, helping them transition into an adult role in the church. It can especially help dioceses that are lowering the age of confirmation to continue to engage older youth in ministry.
The curriculum includes four components, each sold as a separate booklet:
- Introduction for program directors and adult leaders, outlining how to introduce and implement the program, with practical details.
- The Leadership Sessions book prepares peer ministers through a facilitated, interactive learning experience that helps them grow in their faith and ministry leadership skills. You will need one for each adult leader and peer minister.
- The Peer Ministry Sessions book guides both peer ministers and candidates through the preparation process.
- The Prayer Services book includes prayer experiences for the peer ministry sessions. Purchase enough to share among all program participants.
Peer ministers will gather for eight to ten leadership training sessions:
- Bright Sparks
- Session 1: Introduction / Called by Name (ideally split into two sessions)
- Session 2: Reflective Practice (ideally split into two sessions)
- Fanning the Flame
- 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)
The trained youth leaders will then lead Confirmation candidates in five peer ministry sessions:
- Session 1: Setting the Pace
- Session 2: Picking Up Speed
- Session 3: Refueling
- Session 4: Gaining Ground
- Session 5: Handing on the Baton
Note that this is not a comprehensive preparation program, but is meant to be used in conjunction with a wider Confirmation program.
“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
