EDGE is the Life-Teen program designed for the Middle School aged teen.

It aims to meet the spiritual, educational, emotional, and social needs of middle school youth.  No longer children but not yet adolescents, middle school youth are in the middle of countless changes in their lives and literally on “the edge”, about to cross into the thick of their teenage years. 

This program and its leaders address these changes as the youth try to figure out who they are in this world and in the Church. While the youth move from a childlike spirituality into a more adult faith, EDGE helps the youth to come to own their Catholic faith.

Middle School EDGE and Confirmation

Here at St. Pius X we use the EDGE program in conjunction with our Sacrament of Confirmation preparation. 

This is a two-year program that begins in 7th grade and is completed with the entrance into high school. Through a variety of teaching methods, middle school teens engage in large group learning, small group discussions, ice-breakers, team builders, skits, music, activities, games, various prayer forms and much more. 

In addition to the regular EDGE nights, the teens participate in service opportunities and retreats.  All programming and events are designed to foster the youths’ growth in their personal relationships with Christ and his Church.

Registration for Edge is Open.

We will meet from 12-2pm on Sundays.

Middle School Ministry Contact:

Elizabeth Post, Staff
616.538.2600 x122

Middle School Faith Formation

2025-2026 Fall Calendar

SEPTEMBER

7             Edge 1: kickoff

14           No EDGE (PICNIC)

21           Edge 2: team builder

28           Edge 3

OCTOBER

4             Parish Day of Service (optional)

5             Edge 4

12           Edge 5

19           Edge 6:

26           Edge 7

NOVEMBER

1             Solanus Casey Pilgrimage/service

2             NO EDGE

9             Edge 8

14-15     Retreat

23           Edge 9

30           NO EDGE- Thanksgiving break

DECEMBER

3             8th grade candidate and sponsor 6-8p

7             Edge 10

14           Edge 11

21           NO EDGE

28           NO EDGE

MS Homework

If your Middle Schooler has missed an Edge night, there will be homework that he/she will need to complete.  Homework will be posted below.

Please contact Elizabeth Post with any questions.

Camp Edge

A cross between Vacation Bible School and Catholic Heart Work Camp, this summer camp is for Middle Schoolers only!  CAMP EDGE is a week-long adventure that will involve energetic (and sometimes messy) games, delicious treats, & crazy overnight adventures; all the while learning about some very important aspects of our Catholic Faith.  The only complaint received has been that the camp is Too Short!

CAMP EDGE 2025

Camp Edge is open to incoming 7th & 8th graders and will be Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 with one overnight in Northern Michigan. We are exploring how Catholicism came to West Michigan featuring trips to mission churches, a dip in Lake Michigan, and of course, lots of games and competition!

The cost is $70 (scholarships are available where needed), and chaperones are needed! Please contact Elizabeth Post with questions.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


CAMP EDGE 2024: Strange Catholic Things

Camp Edge is open to incoming 7th & 8th graders and will be Monday, June 17 through Thursday, June 20 with one overnight in Northern Michigan. We are exploring the strange things that make up our Catholic faith!. It will be a week full of fun, games, & surprises including an overnight trip to Northern Michigan and rafting!

MS Confirmation

MS Confirmation Prep

The Confirmation preparation process is a journey of learning to seek and respond to the Holy Spirit. It is developing a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and assuming a role in the greater Church community. Our primary teacher is the Holy Spirit. Faithful adult leaders and high school peer ministers will provide direction, reflection and concrete activities, which aim to help us better understand the Holy Spirit.

The middle school EDGE program is used in conjunction with our Sacrament of Confirmation preparation.  This is a two-year program that begins in 7th grade and is completed with the entrance into high school. Through a variety of teaching methods, middle school teens engage in large group learning, small group discussions, community and team, skits, music, activities, games, various prayer forms and much more.  In addition to the regular EDGE nights, the teens participate in service opportunities and retreats.  All programing and events are designed to foster the youths’ growth in their personal relationships with Christ and his Church.

MS Confirmation Dates

Preparation 2025-2026

Fall Semester

  • MS Edge: Scheduled Sundays (see calendar) (80% attendance required)
  • Parents & Candidates: weekly Mass attendance
  • Personal Interview with Elizabeth (7th grade in the fall)
  • Parish Wide Service Day: Saturday October 4 (optional but counts for fall service)
  • Middle School “Fall” Retreat:
    • Guys and Girls Separate Nov 14-15 (time TBA)
  • MS Service Day: Saturday Nov 1, 2025 (pilgrimage)
  • Choose a sponsor: Sponsor sheet due by November 9, 2025 (8th graders)
  • Sponsor Night (8th graders): Wednesday Dec. 3, 2025 6-8pm Candidate and Sponsors Required

Spring Semester

  • MS Edge: Scheduled Sundays (see calendar)
  • Service Day: Mar 21, 2026 –
  • SPX Confirmation Retreat: February 7-8, 2026 (8th grade) Saturday -Sunday
    • Rite of Entrance: Sunday February 8, at 10:30AM Mass (Sponsor required from 8:30-11:30a)
  • Letter of Intention: Sunday Mar 15, 2026 (8th grade)
  • Personal Interview with Elizabeth (sign up for a time)
  • Choose a Saint’s name and write a short biography him/her: (8th grade)
  • Know the Apostles Creed: March 15 (all)
  • Participate in Station of the Cross during Lent (TBA)

Immediate Preparation

  • Immediate Preparation @ MS Edge: Sunday in Sept-Apr.
  • Discern sponsor
  • Weekly Mass participation

 

Sacrament of Confirmation:  Cathedral of St Andrew, Date TBA (8th grade)

(For announcements on final dates/times pay attention to emails/notices/bulletin)

*The retreats are required events. Contact Elizabeth if you have a conflict.

MS Confirmation Paperwork