The EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry experience created for early adolescents in grades six, seven, and eight. The EDGE is designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents.

Grades 6, 7, 8 Youth Faith Formation is experienced through the parish community. As part of ongoing lifelong catechesis, middle school youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in the parish community through Mass and the sacraments, service, witness, youth ministry, fellowship, and spiritual experiences. The program encourages and assists parents and their middle school children to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Our focus is to grow in our faith and understanding; remembering that to live the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ is a lifelong process.

Goals of The EDGE

Foster a transforming spiritual experience of Jesus through the liturgy, allowing early adolescents to have a profound experience the Word of God and the Eucharist.

 Create a positive experience of the Catholic Church for early adolescents. 

Assist middle school youngsters in gaining an understanding and appreciation for what the Catholic Church teaches as believes. 

Incorporate the Catholic Church's vision of social justice and peace into their spiritual life. 

Develop an identity in middle school youth and in The EDGE ministry as being a vital and visual presence within the parish. 

A.      FAMILY COMMUNITY MODEL/THE EDGE

Monday 6:00-7:30 PM @ St. Mary Hall, as scheduled

Parents and child come together once a month for Family Catechetical Night. At these Catechetical Nights, families explore the curriculum themes through activities, discussions and guest speakers.  Parent and child complete the materials at home.    

Additionally, child attends Edge Nights as scheduled.  At these Edge Nights, our young people will put their Catholic faith into action through community service, social and spiritual experiences.

The program includes retreats to further enhance the faith development of the child.  

B.      HOME STUDY MODEL

Monday 6:00-7:30 PM @ St. Mary Hall, as scheduled

Parents come together once a month for Family Catechetical Night. At these Catechetical Nights the curriculum themes will be explored through activities, discussions and guest speakers which will enable parents to share with their child who will be completing the materials at home.    

Each child is welcome to attend Edge Nights as scheduled.  At these Edge Nights, our young people will put their Catholic faith into action through community service, social and spiritual experiences.

The program includes retreats to further enhance the faith development of the child.