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This includes only the Mary, the First Disciple ("Marian Medal") project book.

Before you begin: Training is required for all mentors and moderators wanting to work with the girls. A separate leader’s guide is given to the adult leaders at training. We offer many different training dates for the Mary, the First Disciple Program all through out the year. To check out dates for Moderator Training, click here.

What: Beginning in 1956 and the first award offered to Girl Scouts, this program actively involves the participants in an understanding of Mary as a model of openness and spirituality – a woman of the Church through various projects, discussions, and liturgical celebrations over a period of months. Program must be completed by December 1st of every year in order to receive the award in March the following year.

Who: For youth in grades seven to twelve who are interested in completed the Mary, the First Disciple Faith Building Program.

Where: Medals are presented each year at the Cathedral Basilica during a prayer service on Presentation Sunday.

Purpose: To enable them to “proclaim the greatness of the Lord”. It is also a unique opportunity to develop new insights into their personalities, friends, parents, and the world around them. They will grow in appreciation of Mary and in understanding of themselves.

Chapters of the book include:

1. Called and Chosen
2. God With Us
3. Mary Made a Difference
4. Mary, a Woman for all Time

Once you have begun: There are many opportunities offered by the Office of Catholic Scouting that can be helpful in completing the Mary, the First Disciple Faith Building Program. Such events include: The Day of Discipleship (required for all Mary, the First Disciple recipients); the Romantic Revolution; and the Catholic Weekend Retreat for Girls. These events are listed on our calendar of events on the Office of Catholic Scouting website.