Holy Forty

40-Day New Year’s Challenge for Catholic Men

Not for the lukewarm.
Holy Forty is 40 days of intensity, sacrifice, and transformation, designed to prepare you not just for the year ahead, but for the next decade of your life.

Holy Forty is a 40-day training challenge for Catholic bachelors who are discerning marriage or dating intentionally and want to level up their body, mind, and soul alongside a brotherhood of faith-driven men.

If you show up and commit, expect to enter 2026 with:

a sharper prayer life
stronger habits and discipline
greater confidence socially and in dating
a clearer sense of direction and purpose
a brotherhood that pushes you toward holiness, not comfort

Who This Is For

Holy Forty is for Catholic men who:

are single and discerning marriage or dating seriously
want structure, accountability, and discipline
are ready to train spiritually, physically, and socially
want brotherhood, not comfort or excuses

This is not a passive program. It requires effort, honesty, and consistency.

Key Dates

Register by: December 30, 2025
Introductory Retreat: January 3, 2026
Program Start: January 5, 2026
Program End: February 13, 2026

Introductory Retreat (Virtual)

Saturday, January 3, 2026
⏱️ 90 minutes · 📍 Zoom · ⏰ 8:00 AM (AZ Time)

This kickoff retreat includes:

purpose and life-direction reflection
a guided 2026 goal-setting workshop
meet & greet with the brotherhood

The retreat is recorded for those who cannot attend live.

This retreat is open both to Holy Forty participants and Society of the 12 members (co-ed).

What You Receive

Access to the 90-minute 2026 goal-setting retreat
A structured 40-day challenge with daily action items
Two difficulty tracks (Standard & Elite)
A private group chat for daily accountability and encouragement
A simple daily check-in system with point tracking
Weekly 30-minute Zoom formation + group discussion sessions

The 40-Day Focus

Over the course of Holy Forty, participants train across:

Prayer and spiritual discipline
Fitness and physical resilience
Nutrition and habit optimization
Freedom from distractions and vices
Charisma, confidence, and social courage
Dating readiness and masculine identity
Career vision and financial clarity
Emotional discipline and self-mastery
Sacramental life and parish involvement
Brotherhood and accountability

Weekly Formation Calls (Live + Recorded)

30-minute Zoom sessions
15-minute teaching + 15-minute group discussion
📅 Six consecutive Saturdays · ⏰ 8:00 AM (AZ Time)

Topics include:

Masculine holiness as a single Catholic man
Health and fitness as a Catholic discipline
Charisma and social skills for holiness (and dating readiness)
Financial leadership and mission planning
Emotional intelligence and self-mastery
Brotherhood, parish life, and building a life of mission

Cost & Access

Cost: $180 USD per participant

Scholarships & Gift Passes Available
A limited number of scholarships and gift passes are available through Society of the 12 members to sponsor serious men who want in.

About Society of the 12

Society of the 12 is a Catholic apostolate cultivating friendship, community, and shared mission among single men and women.

Holy Forty serves as an initiation track for men—forming disciplined, mission-driven Catholic brothers and, over time, helping foster healthier friendships, courtship, and shared mission within the broader Society of the 12 community.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re ready to:

take your faith seriously
train like a man
and build brotherhood rooted in truth and accountability

Apply for Holy Forty below.