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 (September will be from 5:30-7:30pm).
Middle School Faith Formation
2024-2025 Fall Calendar
JANUARY- Edge 12-2p
5 NO EDGE
12 Edge 12: 8th leadership 2-3p
19 Edge 13:
26 Winter Fun (time tba)
FEBRUARY- Edge 12-2p
2 Edge 14: 8thleadreship 2-3p
9 NO EDGE (superbowl
15 MS Day of Service (Detroit)
16 Edge 15:
23 NO EDGE
MARCH- Edge 12-2p
1-2 8th grade CONFIRMATION RETREAT
9 Edge 16: 8thleadership 2-3p
16 Edge 17:
23 Edge 18:
30 Edge 19:
APRIL- Edge 12-2p
6 NO EDGE
13 Edge 20: 8thleadership
20 NO EDGE
27 FINAL EDGE – Easter Party (Leadership)
MAY
May 4 – Mess Wars (TBA)
May -Confirmation TBA
June 23-26 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: 9/8/24: Kickoff
No homework
Week 2: 9/22/24: Team Builder
No homework
Week 3: 9/29/24: Prayer and Bible Introduction
Watch: Types of Prayer
Watch: Lectio Divina
Read: Prayer & bible intro 2024
DO: Lectio Divina; look up Matthew 3:13-17 and pray lectio divina w/ this passage
DO HW: https://forms.gle/Wp8cHAvwntJ6xo5P6
Week 4: 10/6/24 – Bible: Early World
Read: Bible EARLY WORLD 2024
Read: from the Bible: Genesis 2,3, 4:1-16, (that is Genesis ch. 2, 3, and 4 vs 1-16)
Do HW: https://forms.gle/o1zURRYUvd3bZn9A8
Week 5: 10/13/24 – Bible: Patriarchs
Read: Bible PATRIARCHS
Watch: Abraham and Isaac
Do HW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfibzuJCqSekwPG0EauGNZFHW3LfJVXN5rBtoATlqZer839IA/viewform
Week 6: 10/20/24 – Bible: Egypt & Exodus
Read: Bible Lesson- Egypt & Exodus
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJleW4TCQM0 on the plagues
Watch: on the 10 commandments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6nXNyw2pq8
Do HW: https://forms.gle/mABx6MDLuhxxryu98
Week 7: 10/27/24 – Bible: Conquest & Judges
Read: Bible through Judges
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMe3O3Mb0wU
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TonT5Ulh9s
Complete HW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-7p0XZOIStRtWWHYL66O8uwd-bjffHdEp_vdS5k1T_eql-w/viewform
Week 8: 11/10/24 Bible: Royal Kingdom & Saints
Read: Review Bible through Kings
Watch: Video 1
Watch: Video 2
Watch: Video 3
Watch: Video 4
Watch: Video 5
Complete: Google Form
Week 9: 11/24/24 Bible: Divided Kingdom
Read: Review Bible through Kingdom
Watch: Video 1
Watch: Video 2
Complete: Google Form
Week 10: 12/8/24 Bible: Exile/Return
Read: Review Bible through Kings2
Watch: Video 1
Watch: Video 2
Watch: Video 3
Complete: Google Form
Week 11: 12/15/24 Bible: Maccabean Revolt
Read: Review Bible through Return
Watch: Video
Complete: Google Form
Week 12: 1/12/25 Bible: Messianic Fulfillment Pt 1
Read: Messianic Fulfillment 1.12.25
Watch: Video
Complete: Google Form
Week 13: 1/19/25 Bible: Messianic Fulfillment Pt2
Read: Messianic Fulfillment pt 2 1.19.25
Read: Acts 1:6-12
Watch: Video
Watch: Video
Complete: Google Form
Week 14: 2/2/25 Bible: Acts
Read: Pentecost & Christianity 2025
Watch: Video 1
Watch: Video 2
Watch: Video 3
Watch: Video 4
Complete: Google Form
Week 15: 2/16/25 Sacraments of Initiation
Watch: Video 1
Watch: Video 2
Watch: Video 3
Watch: Video 4
Watch: Confirmation
Answer Sacraments of Initiation questions
Week 16: 3/9/25 Sacraments of Vocation and Healing
Watch: Video 1
Watch: Video 2
Watch: Video 3
Watch: Video 4
Watch: Video 5
Answer Sacraments of Healing & Vocation questions
Week 17: 3/16/25 Love, Sex, Marriage & Chastity
Watch: Video
Answer: google form
Week 18: 3/23/25 Vocations & Confirmation
Watch: Video 1
Read: Confirmation
Watch Video 2
Watch Video 3
Complete: Google Form
Week 19: 3/30/25 Chastity & Marriage
Watch: Video 1
Watch: Video 2
Complete: google form
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.
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 2022-2023
Fall Semester
- MS Edge: Scheduled Sundays (see calendar) (80% attendance required)
- Parents & Candidates: weekly Mass attendance
- Personal Interview with Elizabeth (7th grade later in the fall)
- Parish Wide Service Day: Saturday October 8th (optional but counts for fall service)
- Middle School “Fall” Retreat:
- For the guys: Oct. 21&22 (time TBA)
- For the gals: Oct. 21&22 (time TBA)
- MS Service Day: Saturday November 12, 2022 (8th grade at FLPC)
- Choose a sponsor: Sponsor sheet due by November 22, 2022 (8th graders)
- Sponsor Night (8th graders): December 6, 2022 6-8pm Candidate and Sponsors Required
Spring Semester
- MS Edge: Scheduled Sundays (see calendar)
- Service Day: February 12 (7th grade pilgrimage to Solanus Casey Center Detroit)
- SPX Confirmation Retreat: Mar 11-12 (8th grade) Saturday -Sunday
- Rite of Entrance: Sunday Mar 12th at 10:30AM Mass (Sponsor required from 8:30-11:30a)
- Letter of Intention: Sunday Mar 26, 2023 (8th grade)
- Personal Interview with Elizabeth (8th graders after Mar 12)
- Choose a Saint’s name and write a short biography him/her: 19 (8th grade)
- Know the Apostles Creed: March 19 (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, May 26 (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