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.

Thank you for a wonderful year of Edge!

Registration for next year will begin over the summer. In the meantime, we will see you at Camp Edge!

Middle School Ministry Contact:

Elizabeth Post, Staff
616.538.2600 x122

Middle School Faith Formation

2022-2023 Calendar

JANUARY

8            Edge 12

15           Edge 13

22           Edge 14

29           Winter Fun Day!

FEBRUARY

5             Edge 15

11            MS Day of Service (7th Detroit; 8th Other)

12            No Edge

19           Edge 16

26           No Edge

21&22  Fall Retreat

30           No Edge

MARCH

5              Edge 17

11 & 12      8th Grade Confirmation Retreat

19           Edge 18

26           Edge 19

APRIL

2              No Edge

9             No Edge – Easter!

16           Edge 20

23           Edge 21

26           Confirmation (Cathedral of St. Andrew) 

30           Final Edge

MAY

7              Mess Wars

 

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: 9/11/22: social

No makeup


Week 2: 9/18/22: Team Builder

No makeup


Week 3: Prayer: 9/25/22

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpfcBsqlXGE – on different prayer forms

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt2iGxLlqNY on Lectio Divina

Read: Prayer & bible intro 2022

Do: lectio Divina; look up Matthew 3:13-17 and pray Lectio Divina w/ this passage

Do: Online HW https://forms.gle/k1hHehndayzjkEHJ6


Week 4: Bible Part 1 Early World: 10/2/22

Read: Bible Lesson- Background

Read from the Bible: Genesis 2,3, 4:1-16,  (that is Genesis Ch. 2, 3, and Ch. 4 vs 1-16)

Do: Online HW https://forms.gle/j4Hes68beCd7RijBA


Week 5: Bible Part 2 – Patriarchs: 10/9/22

Read: Bible PATRIARCHS

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhP8CKH7Bbg on Abraham and Isaac

Do: https://forms.gle/qKer4CLy5mZzKZRN9

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfXVtlf2Jc


Week 6: Bible Part 3: Exodus 10/16/22

Read: Bible Lesson- Book of Exodus

Complete:  family tree handout  Fill in family tree

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZt3DZOqxlk on the 10 Plagues

Do: https://forms.gle/upfmjZxHksCb8UZ1A


Week 7: The Saints & Bible Part 4: Conquests and Judges 11/6/22

Watch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGRdpRJWYA (who is declared a saint)

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJsokZ6Y2x8 (connection between Halloween and All Saints Day)

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPhbl-tjSoc (on Joan of Arc)

Read : Review Bible through Judges

Watch: Judges  Watch Samson

Do: Google form


Week 8: Bible Part 5: Royal Kingdom and Kingdom Divided 11/13/22

Read: Review Bible through Kings

Watch: Kings of Israel

Watch: Solomon & Divided Kingdom

Complete Google Form


Week 9: Bible Part 6: Kingdom Divided, Exile, Revolted 11/20/22

Read: Review Bible through Kings2

Watch 2 kingdoms

Watch: prophets

Watch: Daniel (through 3.13)

Watch: Maccabean Revolt 2.4-3.55min

Complete Google Form


Week 10: Bible Part 7: Messianic Fulfillment 12/4/22

Read: Messianic Fulfillment 12.4.22

Complete: Google Form


Week 11: Advent Party- NO HW 12/11/22


Week 12: Bible Part 8: Messianic Fulfillment Part 2 1/8/23

Read: Messianic Fulfillment pt 2 1.8.23

Read: Acts 1: 6-12

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkOZYZIFY0I

Watch : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Mnsxj2N7Y

Complete: Google form


Week 13: Bible Part 9: Pentecost and Early Church 1/15/23

READ: Pentecost & Christianity 2023

Watch: Pentecost https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvy-_Dayaocm

Watch: Church history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtTKO7iQS2M

Watch: Papacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF8I_r9XT7A

Watch: the Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QYeST_9FUg

Complete: Google Form


Week 14 The Mass 1/22/23

Read: The Holy Mass 2023

Watch: epidemic

Complete: Google form


Week 15 Works of Mercy 2/5/23

Read: Works of Mercy 2.5.23

Watch: Fr Mike

Watch: Mercy

Watch: Do’s and Don’ts

Complete: Google Form


Week 16 The Trinity and Lent 2/19/23

Read: HOLY TRINITY

Watch: Lent

Complete: Google form


Week 17 CONFIRMATION 3/5/23

Read: CONFIRMATION 2023

Watch: Confirmation

Watch: Confirmation 101

Complete: Google form


Week 18 Lent and Holy 3/19/23

Watch: The Chosen season 2 episode 4

Complete Google Form


Week 19 Love, Marriage, Sex- God’s Plan 3/26/23

Watch: If You Love Me, Show Me

Complete Google Form


Week 20 Chastity 4/16/23

Watch: Jason Evert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YADa7UBnEtQ

Watch: Jackie Angel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj9q_4slrdI

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 2023 

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!

Click the registration link to find more information including a list of times. 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 2022: Weird Catholic Stuff

This year incoming 7th and 8th graders explored the strange things that make up our Catholic faith! It was a week full of fun, games, & surprises including an overnight trip to Northern Michigan and rafting!

CAMP EDGE 2019: SPX’s Best Kept Secret

Camp Edge 2019 took us on a wild adventure exploring our Catholic heritage in Michigan!  We learned how Catholicism came to West Michigan and the great missionaries who brought it here. Our week included visiting various churches in the area and an epic pilgrimage north where we visited the site of Pere Marquette’s grave and also Bishop Baraga’s early church.


 

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