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 utilizing both small group discussion and hands-on activities, 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 (with some exceptions as noted on schedule &/or via Flocknote).
This year's themes center on Foundations of Our Faith: God, Mass and Discipleship. 
 
Weekly Mass attendance is an integral part of the Program.  
Edge middle-schoolers and their parents will learn about and actively participate in Parish Ministries, including the Sutton Food Pantry, Haiti, Visitation House and Urban Missionaries.
Additionally, the Edge participants will lead/present Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, attend the Diocesan Middle School Rally, and plan a “Baby Shower” in the Spring.