Middle School Ministry: EDGE (Grades 6-8)
EDGE Parent Meeting
Parents of current 5th graders are invited to an informational meeting about Our Lady of Mercy’s EDGE Middle School Youth Program.
When: May 14, 6:30pm
Where: OLM Gym
Questions? JoanaL@OLMercy.com
SAVE THE DATES!
Edge Social Days ~ Summer 2025
We will meet:
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Place: Our Lady of Mercy GYM
- May 12
- July 21
- June 2
Questions? JoanaL@OLMercy.com
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.
ALL EDGE Nights are 6:30-8:00pm in the PLC. (unless noted otherwise)
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.
Retreat Theme: Self Esteem and Discipleship
Date: TBA
Time: 8:30am to Noon (12:00pm)
Location: OLM Parish Life Center
EDGE Catechist & Leaders
Our EDGE program, for our middle school students, 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:
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.
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!
EDGE Night Calendar 2025-2026
Times: ALL EDGE Nights are 6:30-8:00 pm in the PLC. (unless noted otherwise)
9/8 – Parent Info Meeting
9/15 – Kick-Off Celebration
9/25 – Family Mass (in church)
TBA – The Rest Are Coming Soon
Attendance/Absence Reporting: Please email us to report an absence at KarenS@olmercy.com.
EDGE Youth Group Events
These events are optional for all our 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
9/29 – Social Event
TBA – The Rest Are Coming Soon
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
