In partnership with the TENx10 Faith and Service Initiative, Marathon Youth Ministry is launching a new 6-week digital cohort experience for youth ministers. The Faith in Action Cohort equips leaders to mentor high school students in faith-rooted service and justice leadership grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and the Corporal Works of Mercy (Matthew 25:31-40).

Through this cohort, participants will:

• Learn how to train and guide two student ambassadors in faith-driven service.

• Explore ways to connect biblical justice to real community issues.

• Develop a detailed plan for a local teen-led service initiative.

• Receive a $500 microgrant to launch their parish’s project.

• Prepare teens to present their work to the parish and in a virtual showcase.

This program is designed for Catholic parish leaders, though others are welcome. It empowers ministry leaders to help teens move beyond checkbox service and into deeper faith formation through action.

The first Faith in Action cohort launches Fall 2025.

More details, including session dates and enrollment info, coming soon.

MYM works with (Arch)Diocesan staff to plan and prepare a healthy formation structure for youth ministers and directors of religious education. This is done through in-person training and ongoing coaching through cohorts. In addition to regular check-ins with (Arch)Diocesan staff, the cohort involves:

• MYM Cohort Workbook
• MCODE™ Assessment for each participant
• Monk Manual (Daily Planner that Chris and his facilitators use)
• 12 Group Coaching Sessions (See Below For Description)
• Kick-off Training Event for Ministry Leaders
• Mid Year Check-in-Retreat provided after the 6th session
• 2 Individual Coaching Sessions (An Intake And Mid-Year)

We will cater the cohort to fit the needs of your diocese. For pricing contact cwesley@marathonyouthministry.com