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Middle School Religious Education
Grades Six through Eight
Welcome to EDGE Wednesdays! EDGE is a youth-ministry model of faith formation, and we're looking ahead to a year of growing in Christ and community as we gather each week, proclaim the weekly teaching, break it open together with prayer, discussion, and activities, and are sent forth to take what we've shared into our lives!
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but
set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
Catechists Needed!
All Middle Schoolers are welcome, and catechists are always needed! For Middle School, catechists are part of a team, helping to lead activities and guide discussion. All volunteers must be CORI'd annually, attend VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children" training, and receive the Ministerial Code of Conduct. The safety of the children in our faith formation programs is our top priority. Please reach Elisa for more information.
List of Services
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Pre-CatechumenateList Item 1
This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.
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Order of InitiationList Item 2
The first Rite in the OCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.
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CatechumenateList Item 3
The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.
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Mystagogy
This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.
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Rite of ElectionList Item 4
Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.
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