St. Joseph's Catholic Church

10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext. Charlton, MA

Rev. Robert Grattaroti, Pastor
Rev. Charles Monroe, Senior Priest

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EDGE Grades 6 - 8

- Religious Ed.
Cirlce of grace
Documents
- Inclement Weather Policy
Edge Bake Sale
- Edge Bake Sale
Photo Albums
- Edge Moving Up Ceremony 1 Photos
- EDGE Thanksgiving Baskets 27 Photos
More Photo Albums
Inclement weather policy

If school is cancelled or released early due to weather there is no EDGE. If you are unsure due to last minute weather changes check the website www.stjosephscharlton.com

Help Needed- Small Group Leaders

Due to a variety of circumstances, we are finding ourselves in need of at least 2 additional volunteers to be small group leaders.
A small group leader would need to be able to:
1. Help out every Tuesday between 6-8pm,
2. Come for an initial training session,
3. Complete a CORI,
4. Complete an online safe environment training session, and
5. Be open to some fun learning experiences with our middle school youth.

Please contact Sandy at [email protected].
EDGE Registration 2023-2024

EDGE Registration is ongoing!
Options to pay online when you register or at another time is available. Any questions contact Sandy at [email protected]
The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
- We are happy you are registering your student(s) for the 2023/2024 EDGE school year. Its shaping up to be a great season.
  
  Step One
  Complete the full Online Registration Form (below). It includes the ability to register up to 3 students from one household. You can pay online by using a checking account or debit/credit card. (Note: the ability to pay will never be a factor in whether a teen can attend. Please contact Mrs. Buron if financial payments would be helpful.)
  
  Step Two
  Review the attached 'Release/Consent' Form. By checking the "I Agree" button at the bottom of the Registration Form you accept these terms. If you don't choose the "I Agree" button you are asked to print the form, complete, sign and return it to Mrs. Buron at the mandatory parent meeting on October 3rd.
  
  Release/Consent Form
  
  If you have any questions regarding our EDGE program contact us by email at mrsbedge2018gmail.com.
  
  Thank you!
- Child's Information
  
  1st Childs Name (first and last) and grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  2nd Childs Name and grade Please enter valid data.
  
  3rd Childs Name and Grade Please enter valid data.
  
  Do you have any children in our First Lights Program? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Do you have any children in our Life Teen Program? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Street Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Town REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Parent/Gardian Information
  
  Parent First Name REQUIRED
  Of parent/guardian enrolling the child.
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Parent Last Name REQUIRED
  Of parent/guardian enrolling the child.
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Street Address if different from child. Please enter valid data.
  
  Contact Telephone REQUIRED
  In case of emergency
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  E-mail
  For occasional correspondance regarding the EDGE program.
  Please enter valid data.
- Program Choice
  
  Please enroll my child in the:
- Volunteer Opportunity
  
  Please help, many hands make the burden light. EDGE is in need of parent volunteers for our EDGE night (Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm). Please pray about helping with the EDGE program.
  
  Would you like to help us?
  
  First and Last Name Please enter valid data.
  
  How can we contact you? Please enter valid data.
- Medical Information
  
  In Case of Emergency notify Please enter valid data.
  
  Allergies
  
  Medications
  
  What should we be aware of?
  
  Childs Doctor Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Childs Doctor Phone # Please enter valid data.
- Insurance Information
  
  Policy Holder Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Policy # REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Insurance Carrier REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Consent
  
  Sweets/Food REQUIRED
  Occasionally candy and/or food (pizza/ice cream) is available. Indicate if it is ok for your child to participate..
  Yes, my child can participate No, my child can not participate Please fill out this field.
  
  Photograph's/Video's REQUIRED
  Occasionally your child may be photographed or videotaped at an EDGE related event. The medium may be used on the website or newsletter. Is it ok for your child to participate?
  Yes, my child can participate No, my child can not participate Please fill out this field.
  
  Consent Agreement REQUIRED
  By choosing this checkbox, I agree that I have read, understand and agree to the information on the Release and Consent Form that is available on this website and at the church. My child also agrees to abide by all the rules set forth by the EDGE director, St. Joseph's Church, Chaperones and Core members and the Diocese of Worcester will not be held liable if my child fails to cooperate with the stated regulations.
  I agree Please fill out this field.
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EDGE is in need of 2 Small Group Leaders. Any adult or student who has been confirmed and is available on Tuesday evenings is welcome to join our EDGE ministry. As a small group leader, a person’s responsibilities include: being prepared to lead discussions or activities within a small group of students which reinforces the weekly lesson taught, taking attendance, keeping in touch with a small group of students via emails and arriving 15-30 minutes prior to class each week and staying approximately 15 minutes after class.

If you are interested in joining our EDGE Core Team please contact Sandy Buron at 508-248-7862 or [email protected]

What is EDGE?

When young adolescents hit grades 6, 7 and 8 lots of interesting things begin to happen; bodies are growing rapidly, reasoning skills increase, boys are starting to take an interest in girls and vice versa and both are starting to think about what it’s like to be a teen or an adult. They are not really children anymore, but they are not adults either. They are in a place we’ll call………The EDGE

Our EDGE movement is a Catholic youth ministry/religious education program aimed at these young adolescents. It is designed to meet their educational, spiritual, emotional and social needs. In the past, educating our middle school youth in their Catholic faith has been the only component for this grade level, but it had been inadequate. The classroom approach does not meet the communal, spiritual, psychological or social needs that a middle school youth ministry program can incorporate into the process. The EDGE solves the problem by creating an environment where the youth are part of a community rather than an isolated classroom. Middle School youth have unique challenges that the Catholic Church must meet, or we run the risk of spiritually losing them. This stage is critical because youngsters in middle school are making decisions that will spiritually impact them for a lifetime. A solid middle school youth ministry allows for an easier transition to high school ministry and LIFE TEEN.