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Grade EDGE Night Monday, December 8, 2008 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, December 15, 2008 Monday, December 22, 2008 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, January 5, 2009 6th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, January 12, 2009 7th/8th
Grade Retreats Saturday, January 17, 2009; 8:45-11:45 AM and 12:45-3:45 PM Monday, January 19, 2009 6th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, January 26, 2009 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, February 2, 2009 6th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, February 9, 2009 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, February 16, 2009 8th
Grade Parent/Student Night February 2009 (Exact Date TBA) Mardi Gras Party Monday, February 23, 2009 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, March 2, 2009 Vocations
Workshop Sunday, March 8, 2009 6th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, March 9, 2009 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Family Mass Monday, March 16, 2009 6th
Grade Retreats Saturday, March 21, 2009; 8:45-11:45 AM and 12:45-3:45 PM 6th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, March 23, 2009 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, April 6, 2009 6th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, April 13, 2009 7th/8th
Grade EDGE Night Monday, April 20, 2009 6th
Grade EDGE Family Mass Monday, April 27, 2009 8th Grade Parent/Student Information Night Wednesday, May 27, 2009; 7:00-8:30 PM Great June 2009 Jr. High Mission
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH
MINISTRY IS
The Middle School Youth Ministry is for all students
in Grades 6-8. The Middle School Ministry, called the EDGE, participates in
social, service, worship, educational and leadership activities throughout the
year. All are welcome in our youth ministry!
GOALS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH MINISTRY
Goal 1
Youth
Ministry ... it’s about discipleship
The first goal of youth
ministry is “to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in
our world today.” (RTV 9). Young people are “searching for a noble adventure”,
a compelling and challenging vision of life, and a cause worth their
commitment. They hunger to hear the Good News that finds response in
discipleship. As their companions on this spiritual journey, some of the ways
the Church fulfills this first goal of youth ministry is by...
Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus
through witness and word to young people.
Enabling young people to live as
disciples through their involvement in service, ministry, and leadership
opportunities.
Providing young people the faith
skills for discipleship.
Goal 2
Youth
Ministry ... it’s about connection
The second goal is “to
draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work
of the Catholic faith community.” (RTV 11). Young people have a hunger for
connection, to be in relationship, and to belong. Family, peers, school, youth
serving organizations, and church are primary connections for young people.
Some of the ways the church fulfills this second goal of youth ministry is
by...
Being a ‘youth friendly’ community
that welcomes young people, values their participation, and calls forth their
gifts.
Integrating young people into the
liturgical, pastoral, and ministerial life of the parish community.
Creating opportunities for young
people to enter into healthy relationships of trust and respect with their
peers and with adults.
Promoting Catholic identity and
religious literacy through programs of adolescent catechesis.
Goal 3
Youth
Ministry ... it’s about gifts and growth
The third goal of youth
ministry is “to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young
person.” (RTV 15). Adolescence is an important time for mental, spiritual,
social, and physical growth. Their experiences and relationships greatly
influence their healthy and positive development. The Church strives to
surround young people with the best possible external scaffolds—networks of
caring relationships of family, school, peers, and other adults—while young
people are developing their internal psychological and spiritual backbone—their
values, life skills, commitments, and moral compass. The Church fulfills this
third goal of youth ministry by...
Enabling young people to develop a
personal relationship with Jesus.
Actively supporting positive youth
development and fostering healthy values and life skills.
Supporting families of young people
by providing resources, programs, and services.
Providing opportunities to experience
and express caring, service, and compassion for others.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The formal religious education program for Middle School
Youth is held September through May each year. Our 6TH GRADE program
meets weekly while 7th & 8th GRADES will meet twice a
month on Monday evenings. Attendance at a retreat day is a required part of the
Middle School Religious Education Program for all students.
EDGE SOCIAL EVENTS
EDGE events such as trips and meetings are held year
round. Students should check the Upcoming Event Calendar section of the main
page to see what is coming up in way of events! Students may invite their
friends to attend all our events!
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INVOLVEMENT
All 6th, 7th and 8th
graders are invited to our events! All you need to do is come to our
event…sometimes a permission form or a phone call to the Youth Minister is
required, but that is usually listed on the promotional materials. Give it a
try, and your friends are always invited too…they don’t even have to be
Catholic or a Christian for that matter, they are welcome at all our events!
LEADERS NEEDED
6th Grade EDGE Nights—held twice a month on Monday nights
ADULTS & TEENS: 6th Grade EDGE Night Core Team
Adults and High School Teens are needed to help
with our 6th Grade EDGE Nights. They will lead small groups of students, assist with skits, prayer and witness talks.
Training will be provided for all leaders.
7th/8th Grade EDGE
Nights—held twice a month on Monday nights
ADULTS & TEENS: 7th/8th Grade EDGE Night Core
Team
Adults and High School Teens are needed to help
with our 7th/8th Grade EDGE Nights. They will lead small
groups of students, assist with skits, prayer and
witness talks. Training will be provided for all leaders.
EDGE Planning Team
ADULTS/PARENTS
This team meets to
develop, implement and evaluate the EDGE programs for our teens. This team will
meet regularly with the Middle School Youth Ministry Coordinator.
If you feel called in any of these above areas
please contact the Youth Ministry Office at (630)
851-3444x225 or CandyR@olmercy.com