Lighthouse Catholic Media

What Lighthouse Catholic Media does

Lighthouse Catholic Media is a Colorado-based nonprofit (NFP) distribution and media arm of The Augustine Institute that produces and sells Catholic faith formation content. Founded around 2005–2006 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO, the company operates with approximately 126 employees and a portfolio of more than a dozen video study programs including LECTIO (a lectio divina Scripture series), Symbolon (Catholic faith explained), Beloved (marriage), Called (teen vocations), Forgiven (Reconciliation), Reborn (Baptism), Presence (Eucharist), Hearts Afire (parish retreats by Fr. Michael Gaitley), True Reformers, Signs of Grace (children's sacramental prep), and subscription clubs (CD of the Month, MP3 of the Month, Military Download Club). Content is delivered on physical DVD and audio, plus digital streaming via the FORMED.org platform and integration with YDisciple for youth ministry.

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market: dedicated parish sales consultants sell bulk-priced program kits to Catholic parishes (volume discounts up to 20%), while individuals purchase through an online storefront, phone orders, and the Catholic Market marketplace. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales (DVD sets, study guides, leader kits ranging from roughly $15 to $200) and recurring subscription clubs. Distribution partnerships with Ignatius Press, FORMED.org, and YDisciple extend reach, and content co-developed with the Marian Fathers and commissioned by the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors lends institutional legitimacy. The website explicitly notes that orders cannot currently be placed through lighthousecatholicmedia.com directly and directs customers to phone or Catholic Market, signaling that the e-commerce stack is partially outsourced. There is no public trading, no venture funding, and no disclosed revenue figure in the source data.

Name

Lighthouse Catholic Media

Legal name

Lighthouse Catholic Media, NFP (operated by The Augustine Institute)

Website

https://lighthousecatholicmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lighthouse Catholic Media is a Colorado-based nonprofit (under The Augustine Institute) that produces and distributes Catholic faith formation video studies, sacramental preparation programs, and audio subscription clubs to U.S. Catholic parishes, individual Catholics, and youth through direct sales, e-commerce, and streaming partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education Media

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Catholic faith formation
• Video Bible study programs
• Sacramental preparation materials
• Catholic audio subscriptions
• Parish evangelization resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of physical products including DVD sets, study guides, leader guides, participant kits, and complete program bundles. Products sold at individual and bulk/parish pricing with volume discounts available.
2. Subscription Clubs: Recurring subscription revenue from CD of the Month Club, MP3 of the Month Club, and Military Download Club, delivering curated Catholic audio/video content monthly to subscribers.
3. PARISH LICENSE AND BULK SALES: Volume licensing and bulk purchasing programs for Catholic parishes, with special pricing tiers for participant guides and program materials, coordinated through parish consultants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lighthouse Catholic Media distributes Catholic faith formation video study programs, sacramental preparation materials, and curated audio content to Catholic parishes and individual faithful. Its product portfolio includes multi-session DVD/digital studies on Scripture, the sacraments, marriage, vocations, and saints, alongside monthly subscription clubs delivering Catholic audio content on CD, MP3, and digital download.

Product overview

Lighthouse Catholic Media is a Catholic media distribution company that provides video-based study programs, audio content subscriptions, and sacramental preparation materials. The core product portfolio includes the LECTIO series (Bible studies on Peter, Eucharist, Prayer, Evangelization, Philippians, Mary, Mark, Salvation, and San Marcos), Symbolon (comprehensive Catholic faith explanation), Beloved (marriage preparation/enrichment), Called (vocations for teens), Hearts Afire Parish Programs (Fr. Michael Gaitley's retreat materials), Forgiven (confession), Presence (Eucharist), Reborn (Baptism), True Reformers (saints), Divine Mercy, The Search, and Who Am I to Judge? Additional offerings include Signs of Grace sacramental preparation for children, subscription clubs (CD/MP3 of the Month, Military), and a Bible App. Products are available as physical media (DVDs, books, kits) and streaming through FORMED.org. The company is a distribution partner of the Augustine Institute and operates under the parent organization The Augustine Institute based in Greenwood Village, CO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LECTIO: Video-based Bible study series on Scripture and Catholic Tradition presented by Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Brant Pitre, and Dr. Mary Healy
• Symbolon
• Beloved
• Called
• Forgiven
• Reborn
• Hearts Afire
• Next Generation Kiosk

Products and services

• LECTIO Video Study Series A comprehensive video-based Bible study series using lectio divina methodology, presented by Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Brant Pitre, and Dr. Mary Healy. Includes studies on Peter, Eucharist, Prayer, Evangelization, Philippians, Mary, Mark, Salvation, and San Marcos, with accompanying study guides and leader resources for individual and parish use.
• Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage A 12-session video series exploring the theology and meaning of the sacrament of marriage, designed for marriage preparation and marriage enrichment. Available in Parish Edition and Home Edition formats, with Spanish-language option.
• Called: Discover Your Vocation A 5-part video series for teens about vocation discernment, exploring priesthood, consecrated life, and holy matrimony. Commissioned by the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors and produced by YDisciple, meeting USCCB catechetical requirements for adolescents.
• Hearts Afire Parish Programs Parish-based small group retreat programs developed by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, based on books including 33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, 33 Days to Merciful Love, and The One Thing Is Three. Includes coordinator kits, participant packets, and group retreat DVDs.
• Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession A video series providing the Church's teaching about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including a practical walkthrough of what happens in the confessional, designed for parish and individual use.
• Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist A video series exploring the truth and beauty of Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture to its role in the life of the Church, designed for parish and individual study.
• Reborn: You, Your Child and the Heart of Baptism A video series exploring the meaning of Baptism for parents, godparents, and parish communities, available in both Parish Edition and Home Edition formats.
• Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained A comprehensive 20-episode video series in two parts covering the core teachings of the Catholic Church, presented by Dr. Edward Sri, designed for parish adult faith formation and individual study.
• True Reformers A six-episode series exploring the lives of saints who spearheaded the Church's rebirth after the Protestant Reformation, including St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Thomas More.
• Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told A dramatic 10-session journey featuring Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, exploring the history of Poland, St. Faustina Kowalska, and the message of Divine Mercy.
• The Search A video series for those seeking meaning in life, exploring deep questions about purpose, existence, and transcendence through seven episodes, designed for evangelization and adult inquiry.
• Who Am I to Judge? An 8-part study program exploring Catholic moral worldview and how to respond to relativism, presented by Dr. Edward Sri.
• Signs of Grace Children's sacramental preparation programs including You Are Loved (First Communion) and You Are Forgiven (Reconciliation), designed to prepare children for receiving the sacraments at the parish or at home.
• CD of the Month Club Monthly subscription service delivering curated Catholic audio content on CD format to subscribers, designed for commuters and individual listeners seeking ongoing faith enrichment.
• MP3 of the Month Club Monthly subscription service delivering curated Catholic audio content in MP3 digital format to subscribers for portable listening on digital devices.
• Military Download Club Subscription service providing Catholic audio content downloads specifically designed for U.S. military personnel and their families, supporting deployed service members and chaplaincy programs.
• Bible App A free Bible application for mobile devices offering Catholic scripture content to support personal reading and study.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs reach millions of Catholics globally through parishes and individual subscriptions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ignatius PresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIgnatius Press is a key distribution partner for Lighthouse Catholic Media programs, extending reach through established Catholic publishing and retail channels alongside Lighthouse's own distribution network.
• FORMED.orgcoreTechnology or IntegrationFORMED.org is the premier streaming platform for Catholic content, offering digital access to Lighthouse Catholic Media programs including Called, Beloved, and other video studies for parishes and individuals with platform subscriptions.
• YDisciplecoreTechnology or IntegrationYDisciple digital platform provides digital access to Called and other teen faith formation studies, integrating Lighthouse content into comprehensive youth ministry resources available to parishes.
• National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors (NCDVD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCDVD commissioned the Called: Discover Your Vocation program, ensuring the teen vocations study meets USCCB catechetical requirements for adolescents and addresses the specific needs of vocation directors nationwide.
• Marian Fathers of the Immaculate ConceptioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Marian Fathers developed the Hearts Afire Parish-based Programs through Fr. Michael Gaitley, creating a comprehensive small group retreat system based on Marian spirituality and Divine Mercy devotion for parish evangelization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Answers: Catholic apologetics and evangelization media organization producing books, tracts, videos, and online content. Comparable as a Catholic content publisher/distributor targeting both individuals and parish/institutional audiences.
• Ascension Press: Catholic publisher producing Bible study and sacramental preparation programs (e.g., 'The Great Adventure' Bible study, 'Belonging' marriage prep) sold to parishes and individuals. Highly comparable to Lighthouse's study-program + parish distribution model.
• Dynamic Catholic: Catholic content and program publisher (Matthew Kelly) whose parish programs and books (e.g., 'Decision Point', 'Best Advent Ever') are sold via direct-to-parish and direct-to-consumer channels, directly overlapping with Lighthouse's parish consulting and bulk kit model.
• Word on Fire: Catholic media ministry (Bishop Robert Barron) producing video-based study programs, books, and digital content distributed to parishes and individuals. Comparable product mix (video studies, parish kits) and similar scholar-led content positioning.
• FORMED.org: Premier Catholic streaming platform hosting Lighthouse content alongside content from other providers. Comparable as a distribution channel for Catholic video study content to parishes and individuals, and a current partner of Lighthouse.

Broad incumbents

• Sophia Institute Press: Catholic publisher producing books, study guides, and faith formation materials, many with imprimatur. Comparable in faith formation content and parish distribution, though more focused on book publishing than video programs.
• Ignatius Press: Largest Catholic publisher in the US, producing books, films, and study materials. Comparable as a Catholic content publisher and a current distribution partner of Lighthouse, but broader in catalog (theology, fiction, scripture) and not focused on parish study programs.
• Our Sunday Visitor: Catholic publishing and parish resources company producing books, parish programs, and catechetical materials targeting parishes and Catholic individuals. Comparable in parish distribution and Catholic content, with a broader publishing portfolio.
• EWTN: Global Catholic TV, radio, and news media network producing Catholic content for parishes and individual faithful. Comparable as a broad Catholic media distributor, but distributes via broadcast channels rather than the study-program + parish-consultant model.
• Ave Maria Press: Catholic university press producing books, study programs, and resources for parishes and Catholic education. Overlaps with Lighthouse's faith formation and parish kit offerings, but positions primarily as a book publisher.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lhcatholicmedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AugustineInstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/AugustineInst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lighthouse-catholic-media

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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