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Needs and Wants: Greed and Materialism

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Goal of this Edge Night The goal of this Edge Night is to help the youth keep in perspective the things they want and desire in life. If they can recognize the difference between wanting and needing something, they can avoid falling into traps of greed and getting caught up in the materialism of the world. Edge Night at a Glance Greed and materialism is a difficult topic for us to explore because it challenges all of us to take stock of what we have, what we want, and how blessed we truly are.

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Poor & Happy: Our Call To Poverty

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will come to an understanding that we need to be spiritually poor in order to better follow Jesus. Overview: Poverty is a serious problem in our society. Homelessness, unemployment, underemployment, hunger and the lack of access to necessary medical care are problems the poor encounter. As Catholics, we recognize these issues and try to assist our less fortunate brothers and sisters in their struggle for a better life. We donate to charities, give of our time

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Give It Away Now!

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Objective:
 To help the middle school youth look at the excess that often crowds our lives and how excess (both physical and spiritual) often leaves no room for God. Through a clothing drive, this night will give the middle school youth an opportunity to share their possessions with the less fortunate and learn how charity and service are vital parts of an active faith life. Finally, this night will help the middle school youth to connect with the larger Life Teen and Edge community. Overview: As

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The Joy of the Lord is My Strength

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will gain a deeper understanding of what true joy is and how it can only be found in a life centered on Jesus Christ. Overview: People often associate joy with happiness, but there is a difference. Happiness comes from the root word “hap”, which means chance. Happiness is circumstantial. It has to with the feelings we experience when good things happen in our lives. Happiness is something to enjoy and celebrate on those occasions when it happens. It is a

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The Media and Conforming to Christ

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will develop a deeper understanding of the effects of the media on their lives. They will be challenged to be conformed to Christ, rather than the influences from TV, magazines, and the Internet. Overview: The media is constantly bombarding people today, especially young people, with images of what it means to be popular, valued or successful. Whether it is TV or magazines or the Internet, every message from the media is meant to sell an idea, attitude or product.

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St. Catherine of Sienna: Your Heart’s Desire

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will discuss the life of St. Catherine of Sienna and our need to places our desires and trust in God. Overview: DESIRE: God calls us to align our desires with His. In a world where “things” seem so accessible, we are warned against materialism. Pope John Paul II spoke strongly about the negative impact that materialism has on a society. When our focus is on the accumulation of goods, we can lose our focus on our Christian life. Having or possessing “goods”