Comprehensive Catechesis in an engaging and interactive setting

Life Nights are the catechetical component of the Edge program. The goal of this resource is to help you provide systematic and complete catechesis for your middle school youth while providing opportunities for evangelization and transformation as well.

Browse Edge Nights by Type of Night

• Catechetical Edge Nights follow our middle school catechetical semesters that break open a particular tenet of the faith.
• Issue Edge Nights are usually Morality nights that help middle schoolers see how their Catholic faith is relevant to every aspect of their lives.
• Social Edge Nights build Christian community and friendships.

Browse by Edge Curriculum Semesters

• Scripture
• Creed
• Church
• Sacraments
• Prayer
• Social Justice

Browse All Edge Nights by Date

• Edge Semester Planning Guide March 21, 2012
• Edge Retreat: So Long Self March 21, 2012
• Seeing is Believing? March 21, 2012
• Oversized March 21, 2012
• Light the Fire March 21, 2012
• I Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy March 21, 2012
• He Says She Says March 21, 2012
• Gifts and Talents March 21, 2012
• Face Time March 21, 2012
• Edge Olympics March 21, 2012
• Edge Night at the Movies March 21, 2012
• Capture Your Audience March 21, 2012
• Edge Semester Planning Guide 06: Social Justice November 30, 2011
• With All Your: The Great Commandment November 30, 2011
• Relay Races: An Edge Social Night November 30, 2011
• Needs and Wants: Greed and Materialism November 30, 2011
• Near and Far: Solidarity November 30, 2011
• Made for More: Human Dignity November 30, 2011
• Living the Option: Serving the Poor November 30, 2011
• Life is Wonderful: Life Issues November 30, 2011
• Defeat for Humanity: War November 30, 2011
• Breaking the Cycle: Fighting Global and Local Injustice November 30, 2011
• Body Language: An Edge Issue Night on Theology of the Body November 30, 2011
• Beloved: An Edge Issue Night on Eating Disorders November 30, 2011
• Edge Semester Planning Guide 05: Prayer November 30, 2011
• Around the Table: Dignity of the Family November 30, 2011
• Faith Like A Child: A One Day Edge Retreat August 5, 2011
• I’m Sorry! So Sorry! Prayers of Contrition August 5, 2011
• Lights Out: An Edge Social Night August 5, 2011
• Give It Away Now: The “Oh Baby” Edition August 5, 2011
• Give Me, Give Me, Give Me: An Edge Issue Night on Entitlement August 5, 2011
• Daily Decision: Prayer Life 101 August 5, 2011
• Magnify: Praying the Hail Mary August 5, 2011
• Hallowed? Praying the Lord’s Prayer August 5, 2011
• Red Carpet: Prayer of Adoration August 5, 2011
• Lord, Help Me! Prayer of Petition August 5, 2011
• The Deep End: Prayer of Praise August 5, 2011
• Thanks Be To God: Prayer of Thanksgiving August 5, 2011
• @PrayToGod: What is Prayer? August 5, 2011
• Restored: An Edge Retreat on the Paschal Mystery March 30, 2011
• Idol Chef March 28, 2011
• Actions = Words: An Issue Night on Integrity March 28, 2011
• Sober and Alert March 28, 2011
• Two Become One: The Sacrament of Marriage March 28, 2011
• Called by God: The Sacrament of Holy Orders March 28, 2011
• Comfort & Joy: The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick March 28, 2011
• The Return: The Sacrament of Reconciliation March 28, 2011
• Wait, Didn’t I Graduate?: The Sacrament of Confirmation March 28, 2011
• Not By Bread Alone: The Sacrament of the Eucharist March 28, 2011
• Marked By God: The Sacrament of Baptism March 28, 2011
• Edge Semester Planning Guide: Sacraments March 28, 2011
• Welcome to the Party: Introduction to the Sacraments March 28, 2011
• Modest is Hottest November 22, 2010
• The Golden Rule November 22, 2010
• Donuts November 22, 2010
• Truth of the Matter November 22, 2010
• Treasure Hunters November 22, 2010
• Heaven and Earth November 22, 2010
• Preaching and Walking November 22, 2010
• The Final Four November 22, 2010
• Steady Shelter November 22, 2010
• Edgetopia November 22, 2010
• Mission: Possible November 22, 2010
• The House That Christ Built November 22, 2010
• Edge Semester Planning Guide: Church November 22, 2010
• Back to Narnia: The Gift of Faith July 23, 2010
• Edge Semester Planning Guide: Creed July 23, 2010
• Edge Retreat: You Never Let Go July 22, 2010
• Minute to Win It! An Edge Social Night July 22, 2010
• Give It Away Now: The “Thirst for a Change” Edition July 22, 2010
• Turning the Other Cheek: Forgiving Others July 22, 2010
• Returning Again: Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting July 22, 2010
• Angel Mythbusters July 22, 2010
• Oh When the Saints Go Marching In! The Communion of Saints July 22, 2010
• Fiat: Mary July 22, 2010
• Death, Where is Your Victory? The Paschal Mystery July 22, 2010
• Fire! The Holy Spirit July 22, 2010
• Father Safari: God the Father July 22, 2010
• Middle School Jesus: God the Son July 22, 2010
• Fake Out! An Issue Night on Popularity March 4, 2010
• Rules! Rules! Rules! An Introduction to Morality March 4, 2010
• The End & The Beginning: The Book of Revelation March 4, 2010
• Everywhere Man: New Testament / Writings of Saint Paul March 4, 2010
• Can I Get An Amen: Gospels and the Life of Christ March 4, 2010
• A Promise is a Promise: Covenants and Salvation History March 4, 2010
• Old Made New: Introduction to the New Testament March 4, 2010
• Temptation: The Old Testament – Fall of Man / Original Sin March 4, 2010
• The Garden: Genesis 1 & 2 – Creation Narrative March 4, 2010
• Leviti What? Introduction to the Old Testament March 4, 2010
• FAQ: The Holy Bible March 4, 2010
• Secret Admirer: Revelation of God March 4, 2010
• “Help, I’m Stuck in a Locker” Edge Retreat March 4, 2010
• Edge Semester Planning Guide: Scripture March 4, 2010
• Kingdom Come: Miracles and the Kingdom of God / Gospels of Luke & Matthew February 1, 2010
• Amazing Love Retreat November 1, 2009
• Game Night November 1, 2009
• Hope In The Lord November 1, 2009
• Poor & Happy: Our Call To Poverty November 1, 2009
• Role of Sacraments & Grace In Living Life In Christ November 1, 2009
• Dealing With Apathy November 1, 2009
• Vocation November 1, 2009
• Temptation & Peer Pressure November 1, 2009
• Loving God In Our Schools November 1, 2009
• Loving God In Our Families November 1, 2009
• Moral Decision Making November 1, 2009
• Sin & Forgiveness November 1, 2009
• Free Will & True Freedom November 1, 2009
• Call to Holiness & Sainthood November 1, 2009
• Into the Mystery Retreat July 1, 2009
• Holy-Ween July 1, 2009
• The Season of Advent: Ready or Not… Here He Comes July 1, 2009
• Theology of The Body July 1, 2009
• Getting Involved: Faith & Works July 1, 2009
• War & Peace July 1, 2009
• The Poor & Vulnerable July 1, 2009
• Greed & Materialism July 1, 2009
• Care For God’s Creation: The Environment July 1, 2009
• Respect of All Human Life July 1, 2009
• Global Family & Solidarity July 1, 2009
• Compassion: Reaching Out To The Outcast July 1, 2009
• Image & Likeness of God: Human Dignity July 1, 2009
• Catholic Social Teaching: Overview July 1, 2009
• Welcome To The Family March 1, 2009
• Dealing With Divorce March 1, 2009
• But I Still Love Technology March 1, 2009
• The Prodigal Son March 1, 2009
• Think About It March 1, 2009
• Guest List March 1, 2009
• Take A Seat March 1, 2009
• Be Prepared! March 1, 2009
• Don’t Worry March 1, 2009
• The Good Samaritan March 1, 2009
• The Sower March 1, 2009
• Firm Foundation March 1, 2009
• Stop It! March 1, 2009
• Serve and Protect January 1, 2009
• Trifecta Retreat November 1, 2008
• “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid!” November 1, 2008
• The Season of Lent November 1, 2008
• Loving Our Enemies: Dealing With Bullying November 1, 2008
• Not of This World November 1, 2008
• From Charity to Solidarity November 1, 2008
• A Call to Authenticity November 1, 2008
• We Are Family November 1, 2008
• I Am Yours November 1, 2008
• A Life of Virtue November 1, 2008
• Don’t Give Up November 1, 2008
• Destination: Heaven November 1, 2008
• The Good News November 1, 2008
• Revolutionary Love Retreat July 1, 2008
• Give It Away Now! July 1, 2008
• Waiting With a Patient Heart July 1, 2008
• Jesus as the Center of My Life July 1, 2008
• Holy Days of Obligation July 1, 2008
• Sacramentals July 1, 2008
• The Second Coming of Christ July 1, 2008
• Heaven, Hell & Purgatory July 1, 2008
• The Devil July 1, 2008
• The Magisterium July 1, 2008
• Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition July 1, 2008
• Salvation and Grace July 1, 2008
• The Trinity July 1, 2008
• The Church: One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic July 1, 2008
• What’s Your Priority? March 1, 2008
• Cheaters Never Prosper March 1, 2008
• The Prayer of St. Francis March 1, 2008
• The Prayer of St. Michael March 1, 2008
• The Prayer of St. Joseph March 1, 2008
• Eucharistic Adoration March 1, 2008
• Contemplative Prayer March 1, 2008
• Praise and Worship March 1, 2008
• The Lord’s Prayer March 1, 2008
• The Rosary March 1, 2008
• Scripture March 1, 2008
• Go and Be Retreat November 1, 2007
• The Joy of the Lord is My Strength July 1, 2007
• The Media and Conforming to Christ July 1, 2007
• St. Anthony of Padua: Doctor and Defender of the Faith July 1, 2007
• St. Catherine of Sienna: Your Heart’s Desire July 1, 2007
• St. Thomas More: Endurance and Faith July 1, 2007
• St. Patrick: Evangeli-What? Evangelization July 1, 2007
• St. Maximilian Kolbe: Courage July 1, 2007
• St. Maria Goretti: Purity July 1, 2007
• St. Therese (The Little Flower): Child-Like Faith July 1, 2007
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Sweet Charity July 1, 2007
• Hands and Feet Retreat July 1, 2007
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fear of the Lord March 1, 2007
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Piety March 1, 2007
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Knowledge March 1, 2007
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fortitude March 1, 2007
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Counsel March 1, 2007
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Understanding March 1, 2007
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom March 1, 2007