This book is an added bonus to the previous six semesters. The book contains four Issue Nights and six Social Nights. Although it is not a complete semester itself, it can be used to enhance your morality semester (Issue Nights). The Social Nights can be used to continue to build community throughout the semester or during times where meetings are not [...]
Goal: Middle school is often a time of self-discovery, where the youth begin to see even more clearly that the world doesn’t revolve around them. Middle school youth often think their decisions do not effect others and they go about doing whatever is necessary to make themselves the center, disregarding parents, friends, siblings, teachers, authority, etc. This retreat will help the [...]
Goal The goal of this Edge Night is to teach the youth to be aware of spiritual darkness and how to avoid it and walk in the light of Christ’s love. Edge Night at a Glance Tonight’s teaching is going to give the middle school youth a very basic understanding of spiritual darkness, or evil. By introducing the topic, our goal is [...]
Goal The middle school youth will grow in community and get to know other youth in the group. The youth will work together in teams to compete in games. Edge Night at a Glance Ever wonder what it would be like if board games were life-size? This Edge Night takes a few simple games and brings them to life. As the youth enter [...]
Goal The goal for this Edge Night is to create a fun and welcoming environment to foster relational ministry and community in your ministry. Edge Night at a Glance What middle school youth doesn’t love fire? This Edge Night will be a fun and exciting way for youth to build community and worship together. As the youth enter the “campsite,” make sure the Core [...]
Goal The goal of this Edge Night is to introduce the youth to Life Teen’s 2012 theme, Radiant Joy, and to help the youth understand that true joy comes from having a relationship with God. Edge Night at a Glance The 2012 theme for Life Teen is Radiant Joy. We are taking a year to explore what it means to be joyful and [...]
Goal The goal of this Edge Night is to discuss the ways that rumors, gossip, and slander can hurt not only the dignity of the people around us but ourselves as well; the Christian response to gossip will also be discussed. Edge Night at a Glance This Edge Night is an Issue Night on gossip. The dictionary defines gossip as casual or unconstrained conversation [...]
Goal The middle school youth will grow in community and get to know other youth in the group. The youth will be encouraged to get involved in activities by focusing on their gifts and talents. Edge Night at a Glance This Edge Night is inspired by one of our summer camp free time options. At Covecrest (in Tiger, GA – check out the [...]
Goal The goal of this Edge Night is for the young people to explore the role of technology in their lives, recognize the impact it has on us – especially in the way we communicate – and identify ways that we can use technology (and especially social media) in moderation. Edge Night at a Glance The Catechism of The Catholic Church says, “The [...]
Goal This is a social night to get the youth excited about the Summer Olympics. The night is an opportunity for the youth to bond with those on their team and enjoy some fun competition. Edge Night at a Glance This Edge Night is a fun night for team competition and to connect the youth with what is happening – the Summer Olympics. [...]