PEER LEADERS!

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Time Commitment

Typical expectations include:

  • Monthly leader formation/training

  • Helping serve at least twice a month

  • Attending retreats or special events

We understand students have busy schedules, so we work to keep commitments reasonable.

How to Apply

To apply to be a Peer Leader:

  1. Complete the Peer Leader Application

  2. Participate in a short conversation/interview with the youth ministry team

Applications for the upcoming year are due July 31st, 2026.

Peer Leaders are high school students who help lead and serve within our youth ministry. They help create a welcoming environment, mentor younger students, and assist with events, small groups, and retreats.

Peer Leaders aren’t expected to have everything figured out. They are simply students who want to grow in their faith and help others do the same.

Joining our Peer Ministry program provides an opportunity to:

  • Grow as a disciple of Jesus

  • Develop leadership skills

  • Serve your parish community

  • Build strong friendships

  • Make a real impact in the lives of younger students

What Do Peer Leaders Do?

We have three different programs that offer opportunities for Peer Ministry: Ascend (middle school), Summit (High School), and Confirmation. Peer Leaders help support the ministry in many ways, including:

  • Helping lead small group discussions

  • Welcoming new students

  • Helping run games and activities

  • Being positive role models for younger students

  • Praying for and encouraging others

  • Helping run the programs in any way necessary!

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Who Can Apply?

Students who:

  • Are currently in high school

  • Are active in our youth ministry

  • Are willing to grow in their faith

  • Can commit to serving regularly

  • Want to support and encourage other students

You do not need to be perfect or know everything about the faith. What matters most is a willing heart and a desire to grow.

Expectations of Peer Leaders

Peer Leaders commit to:

  • Attending leader training meetings

  • Serving at youth ministry events

  • Being a positive example to others

  • Participating in prayer and faith formation

  • Communicating with the youth ministry team

Leadership is not about being the loudest or most outgoing — it’s about serving others and leading by example.

Summit Peer Leader

Engage with high schoolers through conversation, relationship building, and encouragement. Participate in all activities, games, and small group discussions. Help facilitate small group conversations by asking pre-determined questions. Help set up, distribute materials, serve food, and clean up. Potential to lead games, prayers, or activities

Term of Commitment: 1 Year (August - July)

Assist during Summit Sunday events from 6 PM - 8:30 PM. We ask that all core members attend at least 2 Summits per month to maintain a consistent environment. Core Team Membership will be re-evaluated each summer.

Qualities & Skills: Core Team Members should have a willingness to serve, excitement to spend time with young people, and an openness to sharing their faith. No experience or prior knowledge required!

Benefits: Weekly free dinner, discounted premiere access to retreat, InspirationLA, Steubenville San Diego, LifeTeen Summer Camp, and YYA Convocation. Fun, friends, volunteer hours, and our eternal gratitude.

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Ascend Peer Leader

Attend and assist at Ascend Sessions. Engage with middle schoolers through conversation, relationship building, games, and encouragement. Serve as a role model for middle schoolers by participating in all activities, games, and small group discussions. Help facilitate small group conversations by asking pre-determined questions. Help set up, distribute materials, and clean up.

Term of Commitment: September - May (1 year). Be present from 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM twice a month (Thursdays).

Qualities & Skills: Ascend volunteers should have a willingness to serve and an excitement to spend time with young people. No experience or prior knowledge required!

Benefits: Free snacks, fun, friends, volunteer hours for school and/or confirmation (2hrs per session), discounted premiere access to retreat, InspirationLA, Steubenville San Diego, LifeTeen Summer Camp, and YYA Convocation.

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Confirmation Peer Leader

Engage with high schoolers through conversation, relationship building, and encouragement. Facilitate small group conversations by asking pre-determined questions and guided bible study sessions. Help answer questions or give resources to students as they navigate their relationship to the Lord. Attend training and orientation sessions at least once per year. Faithfully attend confirmation classes

Term of Commitment: Two academic school years (September - May). Class is from 7PM - 8:30 PM every other Tuesday, optional content review for leaders begins at 6:30 PM.

Qualities & Skills: Confirmation small group volunteers should have a willingness to serve, excitement to spend time with young people, and an openness to sharing their faith. Ability to facilitate conversation and communicate effectively is integral. 

Benefits: Free snacks, fun, friends, volunteer hours for school available, appreciation dinners, discounted premiere access to retreat, InspirationLA, Steubenville San Diego, LifeTeen Summer Camp, and YYA Convocation, and our endless gratitude.

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