Grades 6 to 8

 Overview:  
Students in middle school will put faith learning into practice with activities, games, key speakers, small group conversations, service, and more! This style of learning fosters an energetic atmosphere of encounter and allows students to fully engage with the presented material. Our curriculum is called “Edge” from LifeTeen, Inc.- a Catholic youth ministry and faith formation organization. “Edge” follows the format below and engages students in their faith-learning experiences in a fun, yet powerful way.
Date/Time:
Middle-schoolers meet on most Wednesday evenings, mid-September through early April, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Optional open gym starts at 6:00 p.m.
General Format:
6:00– Open gym (optional).
6:30– Hospitality center: opening, introduction to lesson, activity/game relating to lesson.
6:45– Room 224 for main lesson of the night.
7:10– Small group rooms for conversation relating to lesson.
7:30– Meet back in Room 224 for closing prayer, announcements, etc.
7:45– Dismissal.
Leaders:

• Faith formation teachers/catechists are called “small group leaders.” They facilitate small group time by going through the given questions and guiding conversation among students. Leaders do not need to be in charge of the entire night’s session, just the fun stuff! Parents and high school students are encouraged to be small group leaders!
• Speakers for the night vary from session to session. Most often, the middle school coordinator is the speaker. Other times the pastor or other staff members may speak. Small group leaders could also be speakers.

• Each semester students participate in a service project as part of the curriculum. These vary each semester. Previous project have included creating blessing bags for the homeless and working at Feed My Starving Children.
• Each middle-schooler is also asked to complete three hours of service for others outside of the established curriculum. These projects could include: St. Tim’s Carnival, VBS, Feed My Starving Children, helping a neighbor, etc. Be creative! The link for the form is found below.

Bibles:
All new students to the program receive their own Bible which they will use through their middle school years and Confirmation preparation. Students are expected to bring their Bibles to each session.
 
More about Edge:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DgN6ezoUQk
Register online or by physical form to sign-up your child for faith formation. 

Downloadable Documents
Photo Information 
Middle School Volunteer Handbook
Service Form