Edge - Middle School Youth Ministry
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Edge Spring Retreat
All middle school youth are invited to attend our Edge Retreat!
Retreats are an amazing opportunity for teens to be rejuvenated, taking them a step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Retreats create a space of fun and freedom for teens to be themselves, to come alive — then they are able to be fully present to their peers and to God. Through intentional opportunities in games, small groups, talks, and prayer, teens will be able to dive deeper with their friends (and make new ones!) while encountering Jesus Christ.
When: April 28-30, 2023
Where: Caraway Camp and Conference Center, 4756 Caraway Mountain Rd, Sophia, NC 27350
Cost: $175/participant
Transportation: MACS Transportation
Departure and Arrival: Drop-off and pick-up will take place at St. Gabriel. We will meet at St. Gabriel at 5:30 PM on Friday, April 28 and arrive back to the church at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 30.Questions? Contact Caroline Snellman
Register online here
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About Edge
Middle schoolers, grades 6 to 8, join us as we have fun, make friends, and grow in relationship with Jesus and in our Catholic faith!
We've got:Edge Youth Group, most Wednesdays during the school year from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
First-Friday Socials
Small "Connect Groups"
Spring Retreat
Summer Camp
And More!
There is no fee to participate in regular, weekly Edge activities. We ask you to prayerfully include support of our Youth Ministry in your regular offertory giving. Our parish is making a significant investment in youth and families, supported entirely through our parishioners' generous stewardship of treasure. Camps, retreats, and some off-site events will require a participant fee.
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Middle School Registration 2022-2023We are excited to offer these great opportunties for middle school parishioners.
Register below to participate in any of these!
EDGE meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm and is open to all middle school teens. Join us for snacks, games & fun, and a place to dive deeper in your faith.
CONFIRMATION takes place in 9th grade at St. Gabriel. 8th graders and their families are expected to be actively involved in the parish and sacramental life. Teens are invited and highly encouraged to participate in Edge to build community and journey together in discipleship.
NEW! CONNECT GROUPS are a space to meet outside of Edge where teens can gather with a small group to build friendship and dive deeper in the faith. Connect Groups are led by two adult leaders and typically meet off campus. This is a great option for teens looking for something in addition to Edge or prefer to start in a smaller setting.
SCHOOL VISITS The Youth Evangelization Team loves to travel beyond the church to come see the teens of the parish!
SERVE AT MASS We love and value your involvement in the Mass! Sign up to learn more about becoming a greeter or altar server.
TO REGISTER
Login to our website to access the MIDDLE SCHOOL registration form
**IMPORTANT! Your USERNAME is the email address at which you receive emails from the church**
Login and find registration form here
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Edge Middle School Ministry
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Edge is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe, fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way.Edge resources speak to the physical, psychological, cognitive, relational, and spiritual maturation of middle school youth.
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ALL registered parish families with students in grades 6-8 for the 2022-2023 school year are invited - whether you attend a public, private, Catholic, or home school.
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Edge Nights take place on most Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm in the St. Gabriel School building and field.
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Each session is divided into four parts:
- Gather - Fun and engaging activity to build community
- Proclaim - A relevant message is shared about the Catholic faith based on the topic and overall theme of the semester
- Break - Divide into small groups for discussion to understand the message and to answer any questions the youth may have concerning the topic of the session
- Send - Close with prayer, music and a weekly practical challenge that brings the message to life in our daily lives
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The sacrament of Confirmation is offered at St. Gabriel Church in 9th grade.
8th graders who want to be confirmed are expected to be actively involved in the parish and sacramental life with their families.
Teens are invited and highly encouraged to participate in Edge to build community and journey together in discipleship.
We want your teen to feel welcomed and to belong. We ask that you make a commitment for the sake of the spiritual life of your child, not just as an expectation for Confirmation. We ask that they are present just as if they were involved in their favorite activity. We want your child to be fully alive and joy-filled individuals. We want them to be prepared to face the difficulties of being a teenager knowing they are not alone but that they have God, family, friends and a church community as their firm foundation. Ultimately, we are here to support you in forming the spiritual life of your child and know it is a privilege and honor.
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There is no fee to participate in regular, weekly Edge activities. We ask you to prayefully include support of our Youth Ministry in your regular offertory giving. Our parish is making a significant investment in youth and families, supported entirely through our parishioners' generous stewardship of treasure.
Camps, retreats, and some off-site events require a participant fee.
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