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Middle School Ministry: EDGE (Grades 6-8)

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 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.

Date:  Saturday, January 18

Time: 8:30am to Noon (12:00pm)

Location: OLM Parish Life Center.

Retreat Theme: Self Esteem and Discipleship

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.com  or (331)707-5371.

Please prayerfully think about this…our teens need YOU.

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.com.

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

Contact Us

Office of Family Faith Formation for Grades 6-12

Adolfo and Joana Lopez |  EDGE Coordinators
AdolfoL@olmercy.com
JoanaL@olmercy.com
(331)707-5375

Dave Miserendino |  Director
DaveM@olmercy.com
(331)707-5371

Karen Schwartz | Administrative Assistant
KarenS@olmercy.com
(331)707-5369