The process the troop adopted to receive this medal involved "Mary, the First Disciple," a project book published by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. They also used resources developed by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, who has built upon this program and has developed a Marian Medal Girl Scout Retreat, as well as a moderator workshop for adults helping Girl Scouts earn this particular medal.

The work leading up to their achievement of this medal drew the girls to reflect on Mary and her role in salvation history, culture, prayer, and service. They were moved to apply Mary's life actions and values to their own lives and relationships; they each made a pledge "to give witness to [Jesus'] life and messages" and "to honor Mary" (Mary the First Disciple, 44).

The achievement of the Marian Medal is a great accomplishment! The girls received their medals at the mass that concluded the 2004 Archdiocesan Boy Scout/Girl Scout Retreat held at St. William parish in Waukesha on Saturday, January 17, 2004.