Summary:
In this episode, hosts Jordan Biere, Jason Kidd, and Annie Grandell welcome Christopher Wesley, founder of Marathon Youth Ministry and author of Rebuilding Confirmation, for a compelling conversation on the often-overlooked role of sponsors in the Confirmation process.
Instead of viewing sponsors as a checkbox or afterthought, Christopher challenges us to think of them as mentors in discipleship—people who can walk alongside teens in a meaningful way. The episode invites ministry leaders to reconsider traditional practices and reimagine how to form sponsors and integrate them intentionally into the journey of Confirmation.
Notable Quotes:
“Invest in a community where people can find sponsors or just great role models to nurture the faith beyond Confirmation” -Christopher Wesley (42:25)
“You can’t force a relationship, but you can set the environment for it.” -Jordan Biere (32:18)
Special Guest:
References & Resources:
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1311, 1255
Code of Canon Law, Canons 892-893
Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, Paragraph 242
Stay Connected:
Find Christopher Wesley at: marathonyouthministry.com
Check us out: youthministrymindset.com
Get your FREE Confirmation Toolkit from Alpha Youth and YDisciple: confirmationtoolkit.com