… faith-filled community for all cultures and ages dedicated to building the Kingdom of God…(OLPH Parish Mission Statement)

The EDGE is a radical new Catholic centered youth ministry aimed at young adolescents.  It is designed to meet their educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs.  As part of the Catholic Church’s mission to evangelize and spread the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, middle school youths are encouraged to go out and bring their friends to The EDGE.

Goals:
1. To foster a transforming spiritual experience of Jesus through the liturgy which will
allow early adolescents to experience the Word of God and Eucharist in a deep and
more profound way.
2. To create a positive experience of the Catholic Church for early adolescents.
3. To assist middle school youngsters in gaining an understanding and appreciation of
what the Catholic Church teaches and believes.
4. To incorporate the Catholic Church’s vision of social justice and peace into the
spiritual life of pre-adolescents.
5. To develop an understanding in middle school youth that they are a vital and visual
presence within the parish community.
 

Core Team:
1. Fully initiated and practicing Catholic
2. Willing to work with middle school youths.
3. A role model for middle school youths
4. Willing to commit one year of service
5. Willing to take Safe Environment training either in person or on line
6. A team player
7. Prepares for EDGE night and help set up and clean up
8. Prepares for retreats either as presenter, group leader or other duties requested by Shane
 

MEETINGS: Sunday nights following EDGE night (8:30 pm)

Contact:  Shane Duhon, 590-6445