YOUTH MINISTRY EDGE
Since we use the EDGE program, we encompass 3 parishes, and we are at the “edge” of Clermont and Hamilton counties, we decided to call it “TRI-EDGE.” Another reason that this title is appropriate is stated in the EDGE manual this way: “Teens are going through a time of great change in almost every area of life: bodies are changing, new range of emotions, increase in hormones, questions about spirituality, shifts in friendships, requests for independence and more. They no longer want to be treated like children, but they are not ready to handle the complexities of adolescence. We say they are on the ‘Edge.’ ”
On December 5th, the first Youth Ministry EDGE event took place at St. Thomas More. Youth from our parish plus St. Veronica and St. Bernadette Parishes joined in a fun filled evening. Pizza, exercises, and a rock band in church were part of the evening. Click on the video to watch all the excitement.
Tri-Edge Youth Ministry
Mission Statements
January 4, 2011
1. Initiate and sustain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ supported through regular prayer, faith sharing and scripture reading.
2. Share the Good News through words and actions, through Christian service and working for peace, justice, and human dignity.
3. Participate fully, consciously, actively and regularly in the celebrations of the sacramental life of the Catholic Church.
4. Articulate the fundamental teachings of the Catholic faith and demonstrate a commitment to learning and growing in this faith.
5. Apply Catholic ethics, virtues, principles, values and social teaching to moral decision-making, life situations, and in interactions with the larger culture.
6. Discern and use our gifts to actively belong to and participate in the life and mission of our families, parishes, schools, and larger communities.
7. Celebrate cultural/racial and ethnic diversity as a gift from God, and pursue the development of Christian community across cultural/racial and ethnic backgrounds in our parishes, schools, and broader communities.
8. Explore God’s call to vocation through prayer, reflection, and discernment.
Special events, service and community projects and activities run throughout the year, on top of our regular meetings. These may include local field trips, concerts, overnight lock-ins, plays and guest speakers. ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME! For more information please:
Contact: Jamie Melish at 513-753-2551.
