The EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry experience for early adolescents in grades 6, 7, & 8.

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.

In many aspects middle school youth are on The EDGE, so much is changing and going on in their lives. It can be a very stressful time. As the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church we are going to give our middle school kids The Edge they need in life: Jesus, The Word of God, The Eucharist, and the Church!

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Minister at The EDGE!!!

Core members are needed to minister to our middle school youth for the 2008-09 Edge year. Now is the time to step up and live on The Edge.

Give them the Jesus that dwells in you, so our kids can experience Jesus through the Scriptures, Sacraments, and the Catholic Church.

What an incredible gift you can give them - the love of Jesus….and live on The Edge at the same time! It doesn’t get any better than that!

For more information or to sign up call Sara at 695-8791 ext. 25 or by e-mail at sweir@olghelotes.org

Our EDGE Core Member training will be on Saturday, August 16^th, from 9 am to 1 pm.

Catholic Middle School Youth Ministry

THE EDGE’S FALL 2008 SCHEDULE

Our Catechetical Theme for the Fall is

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

September 5 – The EDGE goes to The Incredible Pizza Company

For Event Details/Permission-Liability Forms follow the links below

The EDGE goes to The Incredible Pizza Company

Permission/Liability/Medical Waiver Forms

September 8 – Welcome to The EDGE ~ Parent & Youth Night

September 15 – The Media and Conforming to Christ

September 22 – Wisdom

September 29 - Understanding

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October 6 – Counsel

October 13 – No EDGE Tonight – Columbus Day

October 17/18 – Lock-in ~ Go & Be

October 20 – Fortitude

October 24 – Freaky Friday

October 27 – Knowledge

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November 3 – Piety

November 10 – Fear of the Lord

November 17 – Advent for Dummies: The Season of Advent

November 22 - Fall Fest

November 24 – No EDGE Tonight – Happy Thanksgiving!

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December 1 – Finding True Joy in a Christ-Centered Life

December 8 – No EDGE Tonight ~ The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary = See You In Church!!

December 15 – Christmas Party!

December 20 – Christmas Caroling

December 22 & 29 – No EDGE Tonight – Merry Christmas!

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Always check the bulletin and the web site for the latest updates,

as dates are subject to change.

Check out The EDGE national website! Go to www.lifeteen.com and click on the link to The EDGE at the top of the page.

The EDGE Prayer

Good and loving Creator you are the author of all that is good and holy.
We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon our middle school youth
and bless them with your patience,
inspire them with your joy,
and nurture them with your compassion.
In their journey to follow Jesus, encourage them with holiness and peace.
In times of confusion and uncertainty,
guide them with your wisdom and truth.
May they always look to you
for strength and guidance.
We also ask you to send your blessing upon
The EDGE,
allow it to always be a source of inspiration, acceptance, and love.
May all those who minister in The EDGE walk always in the light of Christ
and bring our young people ever closer
to your son Jesus.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen