Beyond
For Life.
A three-year, screen-free, faith formation program that prepares teens for Confirmation and a lifetime of Catholic discipleship.
Our Mission
In a world of digital noise, teens are hungry for something real. Source and Summit gives them exactly that through three years of authentic Catholic faith formation, completely screen-free, rooted in 2,000 years of Church teaching.
The world needs disciples. We're making them.
2000
Years of Church Teaching
Year 3
After Confirmation
Zero
Technology Required
Founding Teams Now Open
For high school teens, grades 9–12
Fits your existing 2-year Confirmation calendar
20 complete, ready-to-run lesson plans per year
No technology, no apps, no WiFi required
Great for Parishes, Youth Groups, and Homeschools
Free Leader Guide when you register
What makes Source and Summit different
A formation program built for real transformation
Completely Screen-Free
No apps, no screens, no technology required. Real formation happens face to face.
Robust Curriculum
Over 27 core topics rooted in 2,000 years of authentic Catholic teaching.
Beyond Confirmation
Year 3 begins after Confirmation. It is the start of the mission, not the end of a program.
Service activities, Bible studies, retreats, and group adventures help teens live the Faith.
Earn Your Seal
Teens earn up to 3 seals per year for mastering key faith topics and growing in holiness.
Proudly Orthodox
Source and Summit is proudly grounded in the Catechism and the full Tradition of the Church.
Reviews
Praise for Source and Summit
My group of kids began saying grace at school before lunch! I'm not sure any of them had ever considered daily prayer prior to using the program.
Dani Annino
DRE, St JPII Parish. Moodus, CT
“Appreciation,” “preparation” and “participation” are three words that summarize Kelsey Doherty’s reflections on the Eucharist and the Mass in Source and Summit.
Fr. Ray Surani
St. Pius X Parish Westerly RI
Each step of every pathway is well crafted. The format allows our Candidates to dig into their faith on a personal level, connecting knowledge with their identities as Catholics.
Molly Bickford
Conf. Coordinator. DRE, St JPII Parish. Moodus, CT
About
Source and Summit was created by Kelsey Doherty, a Catholic teacher and designer from Moodus, CT.
It grew out of a frustration with programs that treat Confirmation as a finish line and a conviction that teens want and deserve something better.
Glory Bound Press is family-owned and publishes Source and Summit along with other resources for Catholic formation.
FAQ
About Source and Summit
What is Source and Summit?
Source and Summit, published by Glory Bound Press, is a three-year, screen-free Catholic discipleship program for teens. It guides them through a complete formation journey from first encounter with the Faith in Year 1, through Confirmation in Year 2, and into adult discipleship in Year 3. It's the only Catholic teen formation program with a dedicated post-Confirmation year.
Why three years? Most programs only run one or two.
Is the Source and Summit faithful to authentic Catholic teaching?
Does it require any technology or special equipment?
How does registration work, and what does it cost?
What does the leader need in order to run this program?
What does a teen need in to be in the prorgam?
Become a Founding Team
Founding Teams are the first Source and Summit teams in the country. Register now and receive your free Welcome Packet and a sample lesson plan. Plus, you'll be notified first when Student Field Guides and Adventure Boxes are available this summer.
