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The EDGE
is a
Catholic middle school youth ministry 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. It is the faith
formation offered for this age group.
The
Edge combines the best of LIFE TEEN:
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Experiential
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The best of religious education program
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Each semester has a catechetical theme
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Small group model-middle school youth are paired with
the same CORE members and other middle schoolers for the
entire year.
Overview of the Program:
1.
The EDGE Nights occur every week according to the
schedule. The EDGE also has social and recreational
activities designed to create a greater sense of
community among our middle school youth. (see calendar)
2.
The EDGE offers middle school youth occasions to put
their faith into action through a variety of service
projects.
3. The
parents' component is designed to assist parents in
raising their middle school youngster.
Goals
of The Edge:
1.
Foster a transforming spiritual experience of Jesus
through the liturgy, allowing early adolescents to have
a profound experience the Word of God and the Eucharist.
2.
Create a positive experience of the Catholic Church for
early adolescents.
3.
Assist middle school youngsters in gaining an
understanding and appreciation for what the Catholic
Church teaches and believes.
4.
Incorporate the Catholic Church's vision of social
justice and peace into their spiritual life.
5.
Develop an identity in middle school youth and in The
Edge ministry as being a vital and visual presence
within the parish.
Session structure: 1 hour 15 minutes
Gather:
20 minutes – Welcome, attendance, intro of session,
opening prayer, music
Proclaim: 25 minutes – icebreaker, teaching
Break:
15 minutes – Activity, discussion
Send:
15 minutes – Wrap up, questions, family activity
discussion, closing prayer, music
CONTENT
People of the
Old Testament Sessions
1. Adam and Eve:
Turn Away from Sin
2. Abraham:
Father in Faith
3. Moses: A
Reluctant Leader
4. Ruth: Loyal
and Faithful
5. David: God
Writes Straight with our Crooked Lines
6. Job: Suffering
Servant
7. Jeremiah:
Persecuted for His Faith
8. Esther:
Spiritual Courage
9. Elijah:
Standing Alone for God
10.Nehemiah:
Perseverance in Faith
People of the
New Testament
1. John the
Baptist: Radical Living
2. Joseph:
Commitment
3. Mary Magdalene
4. Paul of Tarsus
5. Judas:
Betrayal and Despair
6. Stephen: First
Martyr
7. Simon of
Cyrene: Cross Bearer
8. Peter
9. Thomas:
Doubter
10. John
Bonuses
1. Getting to
Know
You
2. St. Francis
3. Having Meaning
& Purpose to Your Life
4. Extreme
Spiritual Makeover
5. The Edge "It's
a Wrap" Party
1. Blessed are
the Poor in Spirit
2. Blessed are
those who Mourn
3. Blessed are
the Meek
4. Blessed are
they who Hunger and Thirst for Holiness
5. Blessed are
the Merciful
6. Blessed are
the Pure in Heart
7. Blessed are
the Peacemakers
8. Blessed are
those who are Persecuted for Righteousness Sake
1. Jesus and Me
2. Jesus and
Accepting Myself
3. Jesus and
Family
4. Jesus and My
Catholic Faith
5. Jesus and
Prayer
6. Jesus and
Forgiveness
7. Jesus and Hope
8. Jesus and
Giving Thanks
9. Jesus and
Serving Others
10. Jesus and
Walking the Talk
11. Jesus and
Evangelizing
Extras:
1. Dealing with
Divorce
2. Peer Pressure
3. Put-Downs
4. Advent for
Dummies: The Season of Advent
5. Putting Christ
in Xmas Theme
The Liturgy of
the Catholic Church Sessions
1. The History of
the MassPart I
2. The History of
the MassPart II
3. Keep Holy the
Sabbath: Attending Sunday Liturgy
4. Gather: The
First Part of the Mass
5. Proclaim: The
Second Part of the Mass
6. Break: The
Third Part of the Mass
7. Send: The
Fourth Part of the Mass
8. The Assembly's
Role in Liturgy
9. Environment
and Art in Liturgy
10. The Edge
Teaching Mass
Creed: Statement
of Belief
1. God the Father
2. Jesus Christ,
Part I
3. Jesus Christ,
Part II
4. The Blessed
Virgin Mary
5. The Passion
and Death of Jesus Christ
6. The Judgment
of the Living and the Dead
7. The Holy
Spirit
8. The Holy
Catholic Church
9. The Communion
of Saints
10. The
Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Everlasting Life
Bonus
1. Human Sexuality
2. Gossip
3. Praise and Worship
4. Mystery Fun Night
5. Anger
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