Welcome to the EDGE
Middle School Youth Ministry Page!
EDGE Information
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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 bring their friends to The EDGE
EDGE NIGHTS
Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will participate in the EDGE program which will meet on Monday or Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. in the Parish Life Center. Topics will be presented to educate about the Christian Catholic faith and challenge the student to grow in a relationship with Christ.
EDGE Kicks Off: TBA (Required meeting for ALL Parents new (6th grade) to the EDGE program from 7:00-8PM)
EDGE CATECHISTS & 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: Assisting adult leaders in their group, Assisting the coordinator in organizing the evenings in large groups. Running the audio/video equipment. Finding music, Photography
Adults (whether you are a parent, grandparent or parishioner): Group leaders at 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels, Help with Hospitality, Office, Hall monitor and Parking lot.
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 John Werle at JohnW@olmercy.com or 630-851-3444 x232. Please prayerfully think about this…our teens need YOU.
FAMILY MASSES
Monday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
TBA
Thursday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th graders)
TBA
RETREATS
Students in grades 6-8 are asked to attend a retreat each year. Two choices will be offered for both 6th grade EDGE students and 7th/8th grade EDGE students.
6th Grade:
TBA
Topic: Self Esteem; Saturday 8:45-11:45 AM OR 12:45-3:45 PM; Parish Life Center-Multi Purpose Room.
7th/8th Grade Retreats:
TBA
Topic: Discipleship and Service; Saturday 8:45-11:45 AM OR 12:45-3:45 PM; Parish Life Center-Multi Purpose Room.
General Information about retreats:
Students are expected to attend one retreat each year. Students can attend the morning or afternoon session. A permission form is required and should indicate which retreat the student will be attending. Parents are needed to help chaperone. Students should bring a snack to share (i.e. cookies, brownies, chips, fruit, etc.) Please contact the Youth Ministry Office for more details.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Students will be offered service opportunities at EDGE Nights throughout the year. Adult chaperones and drivers are needed to help with this ministry. Please contact John Werle at JohnW@olmercy.com (630) 851-3444 x232 for more details.
SOCIAL EVENTS
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 bring their friends to The EDGE
EDGE NIGHTS
Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will participate in the EDGE program which will meet on Monday or Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. in the Parish Life Center. Topics will be presented to educate about the Christian Catholic faith and challenge the student to grow in a relationship with Christ.
EDGE Kicks Off: TBA (Required meeting for ALL Parents new (6th grade) to the EDGE program from 7:00-8PM)
EDGE CATECHISTS & 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: Assisting adult leaders in their group, Assisting the coordinator in organizing the evenings in large groups. Running the audio/video equipment. Finding music, Photography
Adults (whether you are a parent, grandparent or parishioner): Group leaders at 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels, Help with Hospitality, Office, Hall monitor and Parking lot.
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 John Werle at JohnW@olmercy.com or 630-851-3444 x232. Please prayerfully think about this…our teens need YOU.
FAMILY MASSES
Monday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
TBA
Thursday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th graders)
TBA
RETREATS
Students in grades 6-8 are asked to attend a retreat each year. Two choices will be offered for both 6th grade EDGE students and 7th/8th grade EDGE students.
6th Grade:
TBA
Topic: Self Esteem; Saturday 8:45-11:45 AM OR 12:45-3:45 PM; Parish Life Center-Multi Purpose Room.
7th/8th Grade Retreats:
TBA
Topic: Discipleship and Service; Saturday 8:45-11:45 AM OR 12:45-3:45 PM; Parish Life Center-Multi Purpose Room.
General Information about retreats:
Students are expected to attend one retreat each year. Students can attend the morning or afternoon session. A permission form is required and should indicate which retreat the student will be attending. Parents are needed to help chaperone. Students should bring a snack to share (i.e. cookies, brownies, chips, fruit, etc.) Please contact the Youth Ministry Office for more details.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Students will be offered service opportunities at EDGE Nights throughout the year. Adult chaperones and drivers are needed to help with this ministry. Please contact John Werle at JohnW@olmercy.com (630) 851-3444 x232 for more details.
- Feed My Starving Children in Aurora: TBA
- Salvation Army Bell Ringing at local Grocery Store: TBA
- Mercy Fest Baskets; Completed at EDGE nights in the Spring.
SOCIAL EVENTS
- EDGE Kick-Off Social
- Mardi Gras Dance Party & Games
- End of Year Sports Party
- Summer Six Flags Great America Trip
Contact our Middle School Youth Minister
Mr. John Werle
JohnW@olmercy.com
630-851-3444 x232
Other Contacts:
Dave Miserendino
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Phone: (630) 851-3444 x225 DaveM@olmercy.com
Jean Rehmer
Secretary
Phone: (630) 851-3444 x232 JeanR@olmercy.com
Mr. John Werle
JohnW@olmercy.com
630-851-3444 x232
Other Contacts:
Dave Miserendino
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Phone: (630) 851-3444 x225 DaveM@olmercy.com
Jean Rehmer
Secretary
Phone: (630) 851-3444 x232 JeanR@olmercy.com
