Mary, the First Disciple

Notes for Parents

• Youth must work with a GHACCYO registered Mentor (see Mentor Directory).
• See What is a Mentor for details on how to become a Mentor.

Notes for Mentors

(Adult Moderators/Advisers)

• Register Youth before submitting award applications.
• Provide opportunities for youth to complete all 4 chapters in the book.
• Verify all requirements are met (review award book)
• Ensure forms are properly filled out and signed.
• Take completed books to the parish designate for signature.
• Submit award applications and pay fees.

Required Adult Training

(see Adult Training page for more details)

• Safe Haven (formerly called VIRTUS)
• GHACCYO Mentor Training
• GHACCYO Mary the First Disciple Training

The Mary, the First Disciple (Marian Medal) program is written for young Catholics, grades 6-8, to enable them to "proclaim the greatness of the Lord." This is accomplished by actively involving the participants in an understanding of Mary as a model of openness and spirituality — a woman of the church.

The adult leader guide can be purchased separately and contains the youth book for reference. Each youth needs his/her own book.

There are 4 chapters. For each chapter, there are 7-10 activities to complete.

Approximate Commitment

9 months
Service Project

Award Received At

Archdiocesan Ceremony
Parish Ceremony
Troop Ceremony