WELCOME TO EDGE
A CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY. IT PROVIDES A SAFE, FUN PLACE FOR YOUTH TO FIND SOLID CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, TO GET ANSWERS TO THEIR QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO EXPERIENCE JESUS IN A PROFOUND AND PERSONAL WAY
REGISTRATION FOR EDGE IS $75 PER YEAR.
TO REQUEST LARGE FAMILY (3+) DISCOUNTS or FOR SCHOLARSHIP info, CONTACT your Youth Minister, Chilo Salinas, HERE.
UPCOMING
GOLDEN STATE SUMMER CAMP
JULY 13-18 / JULIAN, CA
ANNUAL CALENDAR
2025-2026
COMING SOON!
OUR MISSION
EDGE is a youth ministry program with a strong focus on the Eucharist and is a parish-based, Catholic-centered ministry for all middle school teens. The goal of EDGE is to create an environment to lead teens into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. It speaks to teens on all levels: emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual.
Each EDGE Night falls under one of three categories: catechetical, issue, or social. The primary objective is to encourage teens to realize a deeper relationship with Christ and to challenge them to live their faith as they carry out their daily lives. Teens experience this sharing in an atmosphere of love and acceptance from their peers and the adult leaders who are there to assist them in their journey.
whether your teen has come before or not, have their Sacraments or not, or even if they’re not Catholic…they’re welcome to join us for EDGE!
THREE WAYS WE SERVE
EDGE Night - Every week, we have an EDGE Night open to all middle-schoolers. The topics can be catechetical, issue-related, or social. The primary objective is to encourage teens to realize a deeper relationship with Christ and to challenge them to live their faith as they carry out their daily lives. Teens experience this sharing in an atmosphere of love and acceptance from their peers and the adult leaders who are there to assist them in their journey.
XLT - Aquinas hosts XLT, a large praise & worship event in the church that is open to everyone. There is always great worship music, an inspiring message by a great speaker, and Eucharistic Adoration.
Retreats - At least once a year, EDGE puts on a day-long retreat for middle-schoolers where we dive deeper into our faith. These events are amazing!
OUR YEARLY THEME
Sanctuary embodies the refuge that teens find in Christ, transcending from the sacred altars of our Parishes into the secular aspects of their daily lives. It establishes peace amidst chaos, order amidst disorder, and love in the midst of fear.
Sanctuary conveys Divine Shelter, offering teens as well as adults refuge in times of trial. It highlights the sanctity of our Inner Sanctuary, transforming the ordinary into Sacred Space.