(Kick-Off is August 29, 2021. See Edge Calendar below)

WHAT IS EDGE?
Edge is a Catholic youth ministry program for 7th and 8th grade teens that focuses on leading youth closer to Christ through Edge Nights, Edge Socials, Edge Retreat, and Edge Service Days.

Edge nights are themed each week with a specific catechetical teaching engaging the senses and mind in a thought-provoking way. This allows for different types of learners to be drawn into the discussion.

A typical Edge night includes:

• Gather: Youth come together and share a light meal. The theme of the night is introduced through a game or activity.

• Proclaim: One of our Mentors or a High School teen shares a witness of faith from their life and presents the Catholic teaching utilizing Scripture, stories, videos, skits, music, and/or art. These teachings are no more than 10 – 15 minutes and are designed for a middle school audience.

• Break: Following the Proclaim, teens break into small groups to continue the discussion and talk about how the teaching can be applied to their lives. Our small groups at Edge are hand selected to ensure teens are appropriately matched based on where they are in their faith journey and their hobbies and interests. Each group is then assigned approximately two - three adult mentors who will guide them during this time. This portion is the backbone of the Edge program.

• Send: At the end of the night teens come back together for final remarks, announcements, and closing prayer. They are then challenged to take the teaching and put it into action in their lives.

Click here for this year's TOPIC CALENDAR (2021/2022 coming soon)

Throughout the year there will be socials which provide safe and fun opportunities for fellowship! 
Parents will be requested to volunteer and chaperone as much as possible.

FIRST SEMESTER - Fall 2021:

• Kick-Off Night | Sunday, August 29 | 6pm
• Night Under the Stars | Friday, October 8 | 6:30pm
• St. Nicholas Party | Sunday, December 5 | 6pm
• Cookies and Penance | Monday, December 13 | 6:30pm

• Movie Night | Sunday, January 16 | 6pm-8:30pm
• Scavenger Hunt | Sunday, February 20 | 6pm
• Pretzels and Penance | Tuesday, March 22 | 6:30pm
• Last Hurrah | Sunday, April 24 | 6pm
• Mother and Daughter Event |Sunday, May 22 | 3:30pm- 5pm
• Dodgeball Competition vs. OLMC | At OLMC | Wednesday, May 11 | 7pm-9pm
• Father and Son Cornhole Event| Saturday, June 25 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

“We cannot all do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”    ~ Mother Teresa. 

• Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Youth do not connect to programs...they connect to people!
The most effective way to influence teens is through relationships. Our goal is to develop leaders who will walk the journey to Christ with teens. If you are interested in being an Edge Mentor, we would love to have you!

EDGE SMALL GROUP MENTORS
To make Edge meaningful and holy, we need at least 12 men and women to lead small groups. The overall curriculum is planned by Christina Steele, but the small groups are led by teams of 1-2 adults.

EDGE SUBSTITUTE MENTORS
Everyone gets sick sometimes and we need volunteers like you to fill in from time to time.

OTHER VOLUNTEER NEEDS

SERVICE DAY VOLUNTEERS
We need individuals who can help reach out to local organizations and find projects for the youth during our service day.

SOCIAL EVENTS COORDINATORS
We need a team of volunteers who are willing to help plan and execute social events throughout the year. 

CHAPERONES
We need volunteers at special events to help oversee and assist the teens.