About Edge

The EDGE program is organized by small grade level groups that stay together for the whole year. we aim to have no more than 10 kids to a small group, led by a 2-3 core Member Team. Core Team members consist of adults and high school junior and senior students.

A typical EDGE Night

gather all small groups together for large group activities: opening music and prayer, announcements, overview of the night, celebration of birthdays, and ice breakers.

proclaim the lesson through scripture, skits, games, video clips, and/or witness/catechetical talks.

break into small groups and get into the meat of the topic. In the small groups we may have discussion questions, small group activities, video projects, skits, and/or crafts.

send forth the youth after rejoining the large group to be reminded how to live the lesson in their everyday lives!

A typical EDGE Month

2 catechetical theme nights. Last year we covered celebrating our Catholic Faith with "The Beatitudes" and "The Jesus Series". This upcoming year we will cover "The Parables" and "Life in Christ".

1 issue night. An issue night covers current issues that are relevant to this age group: peer pressure, gossip, stress, self image, depression, bullying, friendships, cheating, taking care of our earth, advent, lent, etc...

1 social night. Social nights are designed to build our EDGE community. We have game nights, team building nights, movie nights, bingo nights, and celebrations for Christmas and the end of the year.

Service

Service projects are a big component of the EDGE. It is important to learn about our faith, but we must also live it! Each small group is encouraged to complete a service project each semester. We also incorporate large group EDGE service projects throughout the year.

To sign up for the Retreats please call the "EDGE" Youth Ministry Office 830-4720

Sign up TODAY!	Description	Date	Location
Hands & Feet Retreat	Are you ready to except the challenge to be The Hands & Feet of Christ here on earth?	Feb 18-20th	Lafayette Retreat Center

Edge Nights weekly on Wednesdays from 6:50-8:30pm in the Parish Gym.

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