Welcome to the EDGE
Middle School Youth Ministry Page!
EDGE Information
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Events and activities
7th/8th Grade Retreat is Feb. 17th.
Get the details and permission form HERE! | ||||
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: September 18th and 21st with John Lamperis as keynote presenter! EDGE is held from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Parish Life Center-multi purpose room.
(Please note that there is a REQUIRED meeting for ALL Parents new (6th grade) to the EDGE program from 7-8PM)
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: Serve as a Peer Mentor and assist adult leaders in a small group.
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 Candy Rice at CandyR@olmercy.com or 331-707-5376. Please prayerfully think about this…our teens need YOU.
FAMILY MASSES
Monday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
November 20, 2017 @ 6:30 PM
Thursday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th graders)
February 22, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
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:
January 20, 2018
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:
February 17, 2018
Topic: Discipleship and Service; Saturday 8:45-11:45 AM OR 12:45-3:45 PM; Parish Life Center-Multi Purpose Room.
Get the details and permission form HERE!
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 Candy Rice at CandyR@olmercy.com 331-707-5376 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: September 18th and 21st with John Lamperis as keynote presenter! EDGE is held from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Parish Life Center-multi purpose room.
(Please note that there is a REQUIRED meeting for ALL Parents new (6th grade) to the EDGE program from 7-8PM)
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: Serve as a Peer Mentor and assist adult leaders in a small group.
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 Candy Rice at CandyR@olmercy.com or 331-707-5376. Please prayerfully think about this…our teens need YOU.
FAMILY MASSES
Monday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
November 20, 2017 @ 6:30 PM
Thursday EDGE Families (6th, 7th and 8th graders)
February 22, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
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:
January 20, 2018
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:
February 17, 2018
Topic: Discipleship and Service; Saturday 8:45-11:45 AM OR 12:45-3:45 PM; Parish Life Center-Multi Purpose Room.
Get the details and permission form HERE!
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 Candy Rice at CandyR@olmercy.com 331-707-5376 for more details.
- Feed My Starving Children in Aurora: October 5th and 9th; 6:00-7:30 PM
- Salvation Army Bell Ringing at local Grocery Store: December 2, 2017
- Mercy Fest Baskets; Completed at EDGE nights in the Spring.
SOCIAL EVENTS
- EDGE Social Night is October 2, 2017 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the PLC; There will be games, inflatables, food and lots of fun!
- Mardi Gras Dance Party & Games: Held at EDGE nights on February 5th and 8th.
- End of Year Sports Party: Held at EDGE nights on April 16th and 19th.
Contact our Middle School Youth Minister
Ms. Candy Rice
CandyR@olmercy.com
331-707-5376
Other Contacts:
Dave Miserendino
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Phone: 331-707-5371 DaveM@olmercy.com
Jean Rehmer
Secretary
Phone: 331-707-5375 JeanR@olmercy.com
Ms. Candy Rice
CandyR@olmercy.com
331-707-5376
Other Contacts:
Dave Miserendino
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Phone: 331-707-5371 DaveM@olmercy.com
Jean Rehmer
Secretary
Phone: 331-707-5375 JeanR@olmercy.com
