Edge Semester End BBQ

Each Friday night throughout the School year (and a few times during the Summer months) our Edge Youth Ministry meets in the Church.  This ministry - directed at the grade 6, 7, and 8 youth of our parish aims to provide catechesis, support formation in a Catholic way of life, and allow for good healthy fellowship with like minded Catholic young people.  

BBQ Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns 

Yesterday we celebrated the end of another EDGE semester with a BBQ and the "Cross Signing" by the grade 8's who are moving on to LifeTeen.  This past semester has looked at Church History - from the time of Jesus and the apostles, and moved through time looking at important people like the Emperor Constantine, St. Augustine, and events like the Schism of East and West, the Crusades, and the Reformation, and the Second Vatican Council.  Interspersed in these nights are Issue nights that looked at Poverty, the Golden Rule, Modesty in language and an outing to see the one man Play "Vianney" in May.  
We have also welcomed grade 5's for the last few weeks for a "preview" of Edge.  The Grade 8's who signed the cross each spoke for a short time and remembered how important it was to be able to come on Friday nights to a place where they were accepted, and cared for. Where they could be with friends and be real about the ways God was present in their lives...

HOLY FAMILY EDGE - June 2011 BBQ

We are looking for more Core Team Leaders - particularly Adults who can support this ministry with their time and presence.  Training and formation are provided (EDGE has great resources we use to operate the weekly sessions!) and the satisfaction of the respect and appreciation of young people who choose to be here is compelling.  Call Stephanie - our Youth Minister - if you see yourself being part of this picture in the future.