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 Faith Formation
2026-2027 MS Edge Calendar
SEPTEMBER
6 NO EDGE (Labor Day weekend)
13 NO EDGE (Parish Picnic)
20 Edge Kick-off
27 Edge team builder
OCTOBER
4 Edge 1
11 Edge 2
18 Edge 3
25 Edge 4
NOVEMBER
1 NO EDGE
8 Edge 5
15 Edge 6
20-21 Retreat weekend (tentative)
29 NO EDGE (Thanksgiving break)
DECEMBER
6 Edge 7
13 Edge 8
20 NO EDGE
27 NO EDGE
JANUARY
3 NO EDGE
10 Edge 9
17 Edge 10
24 Edge 11
31 Edge 12
FEBRUARY
7 Edge 13
14 NO EDGE
21 Edge 14
28 Edge 15
MARCH
7 Edge 16
14 Edge 17
21 Edge 18
28 NO EDGE (Easter)
APRIL
4 NO EDGE (Spring Break)
11 Edge 19
19 Edge 20
25 FINAL EDGE
MAY
JUNE 21-25 CAMP EDGE (incoming 7th and 8th)
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.
Week 1: Kickoff 9/20/26
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Week 2: Team Builder
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Week 3: Prayer 10/4/26
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Week 4: Theology of the Body- Who Am I? 10/11/26
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Week 5: Theology of the Body- Our Story 10/18/26
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Week 6: Theology of the Body- Me Myself and I 10/25/26
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Week 7: Marian Apparitions 11/8/26
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Week 8: Theology of the Body “How Should I Act?” 11/15/26
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Week 9: Theology of the Body “Chastity” 12/6/26
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Week 10: Theology of the Body “Love or Lust” 12/13/26
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Week 11: Theology of the Body “Vocations” 1/10/27
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Week 12: The Creed 1/17/27
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Week 13: God the Father and God the Son 1/24/27
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Week 14: The Sacraments 1/31/27
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Week 15: Little Boy – Corporal Works of Mercy 2/7/27
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Week 16: Confirmation 2/21/27
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Week 17: The Mass 2/28/27
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Week 18: The Eucharist 3/7/27
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Week 19: Triduum Sin Suffering 3/14/27
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Week 20: 3/21/27
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Week 21: 4/11/27
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Week 22: 4/19/27
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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 2026
Camp Edge is open to incoming 7th & 8th graders and will be Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25 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.
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, March 25, 2026 (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