Edge Sessions are the catechetical, issue and social components of St. Mark's Middle School Faith Formation and Youth Ministry program. These 1 and 1/2-hour long sessions present tenets of the Catholic faith in a non-classroom format, making the faith relevant for middle-schoolers in grades 6-8. This curriculum is based on the United States Catholic Conference of Bishop’s recommendations for middle school faith formation and also the Eight Components of Youth Ministry as outlined in the Bishop's Document Renewing the Vision.
 
The aim of the Edge program is to lay a firm foundation in the faith during middle school for ongoing faith formation in High School and beyond. Edge sessions are a fun, safe place to spend time with Catholic friends as participants get answers to their unanswered questions about the Catholic faith, experience Jesus Christ in a profound, personal way and feel like they are an important part of the parish. 
 
Edge Sessions are scheduled on Sundays beginning with the 10:30 AM Mass until 1:00 PM , September through May. This year's themes are Social Justice, the Church,  the Person of Christ and the Heart of God  . Weekly Mass attendance is an integral part of the Program. This year the Edge middle-schoolers and their parents will work in the parish-wide food collection project for the Sutton Food Pantry the entire year, take the lead on the Giving Tree Project during Advent and will participate in various fundraising projects, for their “Grandparent in Haiti” and other causes. Also, the Edge participants will lead/present  Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday attend the Diocesan Middle School Rally, visit Visitation House and Conduct a “Baby Shower” in the Spring.