Edge Youth Ministry

Grades 6 - 8

WHAT IS EDGE?

Edge is a Catholic youth ministry program for middle school teens that provides a safe place where students can have fun, grow in community, learn about their faith, and encounter Christ in a personal way. Middle school is often tough for many students, therefore we strive to meet them where they are and help them form authentic relationships on their journey.

Edge is not a classroom, but provides many opportunities for teens to be formed in their faith through socials and outings, retreats, weekly Edge nights, and more! Please see below for more details!

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(Begins August 19. See calendar at the bottom of this page for more details.)

Weekly Edge nights are the core of the Edge program! Each week, teens encounter teachings of the Church in a way that is engaging and reaches them where they are.

A typical Edge night includes:
 

• Gather: Students come together and encounter the topic of the night followed by a game or challenge.

 

• Proclaim: Teens hear the main teaching of the night in an engaging way through speakers, videos, skits, and other aids. These teachings aren’t long and boring but relate to the students and their lives.

 

• Break: Following the Proclaim, teens break into small groups to continue the discussion and talk about how it can be applied to their lives. Our small groups at Edge are always grade and gender specific so that the teens' needs are intentionally met.

 

• Send: At the end of the night teens come together for final remarks, announcements, and closing prayer.

Though this is the typical format, it will vary from time to time according to the lesson. We want our teens to truly understand the lesson, and sometimes this means we need to go a different route.
 
This format may vary from time to time in order for the teens to truly understand the lesson.

Want to know what will be covered? Click here for this year's topic calendar, and watch your email for more detailed Edge updates.
 

Retreats are powerful experiences where students encounter Christ in a new way. They allow teens to take a step out of their everyday life to have fun and encounter Christ.

Retreat Opportunities

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SPECIAL EVENTS

One of our goals in Edge is to build community, and one of the best ways to do this is through fun! Throughout the semester we have some social Edge nights built in, but we also love to have special events and outings. Mark your calendar for these fun opportunities!

Fall Semester:

• Saturday, September 19  |  Movie Night  |  6:30-8:30 PM  | Mary Garden (SEE FLYER)  

Spring Semester:

• Saturday, April 17  | 80's Glow Party  |  6:30-8:30 PM  |  Weitzel Hall
• Saturday, May 22  | Edge Day of Renewal and Rejoicing: "Be Not Afraid" | 10am - 5:30pm Parish Hall |  Come spend the morning learning about God's desire for our happiness, and then enjoy the afternoon outside playing games and relish our time together before summer break!   

WE NEED YOU!

We are always in need of parent chaperones and volunteers. If you are interested in getting more involved with Edge, we would love to have you!
Please contact Christina Steele at middleschool@zionsvillecatholic.com.
 

If you have any questions please contact Christina at 317-873-2885 x501 or middleschool@zionsvillecatholic.com.