Welcome to the EDGE Middle School Youth Ministry!
What is Edge
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 educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents. Kids are always welcomed and encouraged to invite their friends to the EDGE.
When We Meet
Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will participate in the EDGE program starting in September and going until April. Topics will be presented to educate about the Christian Catholic faith and challenge the student to grow in a relationship with Christ. There will be large and small group activities.
EDGE Night Calendar 2024-2025
Sept. 16 – Parent Info Meeting
Sept. 23 – EDGE Kick-Off Celebration
Oct. 7 – EDGE Night
Thurs. Oct. 17 – EDGE Family Mass (for ALL students & families); 7pm in Church
Oct. 21 – EDGE Night
Nov. 4 – EDGE Night
Nov. 11 – EDGE Night
Dec. 2 – EDGE Night
Dec. 9 – EDGE Night
Jan. 6 – EDGE Night
Sat. Jan. 18 – EDGE Retreat (See below for more information)
Feb. 3 – EDGE Night
Feb. 10 – EDGE Night
Sat. Mar. 8 – Parish Mission: Mass Confusion Day 1
Sun. Mar. 9 – Parish Mission: Mass Confusion Day 2
Mar. 17 – EDGE Night
Apr. 7 – EDGE Night
Apr. 28 – EDGE End of Year Celebration
Times: ALL EDGE Nights are 6:30-8:00 pm in the PLC. (unless noted otherwise)
Attendance Line: Please call or email us to report an absence. Ph: 331-707-5382 or KarenS@olmercy.old.diocesanweb.org.
EDGE Youth Group Events
These events are optional for all our 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
September 30 – Bonfire & Rosary Night
Saturday, October 26 – Trunk or Treat with the Saints (2-3:45pm)
November 18 – Friendsgiving & Craft Night
December 16 – Christmas Caroling at Alden (6:15-8pm)
January 27 – FMSC Family Night
February 24 – Game Night at Alden (6:15-8pm)
March 3 – Mardi Gras Party
Sat. Mar. 8 – Parish Mission: Mass Confusion Day 1
Sun. Mar. 9 – Parish Mission: Mass Confusion Day 2
March 10 – Family Movie Night
April 14 – Bonfire & Divine Mercy Chaplet Night
EDGE Retreat
Students in grades 6-8 are asked to attend a retreat each year.
Date: Saturday, January 18
Time: 8:30am to Noon (12:00pm)
Location: OLM Parish Life Center.
Retreat Theme: Self Esteem and Discipleship
General Information about Gathered Retreats
Students are expected to attend one retreat each year. Parents are needed to help chaperone. Please contact the Family Faith Formation Office for more details.
EDGE Catechist & Leaders
Our EDGE program, for our junior high teens, is looking for some fun, loving, compassionate, spiritual, and caring adults and high school teens to help us for the coming year. We need help in these areas:
High School Teens
Serve as a Peer Mentor and assist adult leaders in a small group.
Adults
Help serve as a catechist or volunteer for the program. Whether you are a parent, grandparent or parishioner–you are welcome to help!
We need so many to help, and if many do, there will not be a huge time commitment. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact Dave Miserendino at DaveM@olmercy.old.diocesanweb.org or (331)707-5371.
Please prayerfully think about this…our teens need YOU.
Contact Us
Office of Family Faith Formation for Grades 6-12
Adolfo and Joana Lopez | EDGE Coordinators
AdolfoL@olmercy.old.diocesanweb.org
JoanaL@olmercy.old.diocesanweb.org
(331)707-5375
Dave Miserendino | Director
DaveM@olmercy.old.diocesanweb.org
(331)707-5371
Karen Schwartz | Administrative Assistant
KarenS@olmercy.old.diocesanweb.org
(331)707-5369