EDGE is an effective catechesis for Catholic middle schoolers that helps with life's most challenging years. As middle school youth develop intellectually, they no longer accept faith simply because it is what their parents believe. They have real questions that need real answers.
Edge is divided into three semesters: fall, spring, and summer. Meeting once a week helps provide consistency and the ability to connect the faith lessons presented at each Edge Night. A great complement to this ministry is the use of Social Nights in addition to the routine Edge Nights. They may take extra time from your day, but middle school youth need a place to have fun with friends
and get to know their Core Team Members.
and get to know their Core Team Members.
Upcoming Social Events
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP
Incoming 6-8 Grade (outgoing 5th through 7th)
June 15 through June 19th | 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.*
St. John the Evangelist | Education Center (Gym)
$55 to help cover camp costs
*Wednesday-only arrival is at 11:15 a.m. and Friday-only pick-up is at 6:30 p.m.
Activity Day | Exclusive Tour of Basilica | Reds Game | Bowling | King's Island
Join us for summer faith and fun! Registration is through Final Forms:
stcarlocincy-oh.finalforms.com
LOCK IN WITH FULTON SHEEN
Overnight retreat with St. John the Baptist Youth Ministry!
6-10 Grade (11th and 12th Grade Leadership Assistants Needed!)
Saturday, September 26, 2026 to Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Time TBD
St. John the Evangelist Church | Favret Hall
Come celebrate the beatification of one of our
greatest American TV evangelists in the Catholic Church!
Donations to cover supplies and food are appreciated.
Registration through Final Forms coming soon!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, October 5, 2026 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, October 19, 2026 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
LIFELINE
8-12 Grade
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.* to 9:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist | Favret Hall
*Doors open and registration begins at 6:00 p.m. | Program starts at 6:30 p.m.*
Come join us for Sunday Vigil Mass, a national keynote speaker (TBD),
praise and worship, Exposition (Adoration), and more!
TURKEY BOWLING
6-8 Grade
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
St. John | Favret Hall
Come bowl for turkeys with a turkey!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, November 9, 2026 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
LIFELINE
8-12 Grade
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.* to 9:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist | Favret Hall
*Doors open and registration begins at 6:00 p.m. | Program starts at 6:30 p.m.*
Come join us for Sunday Vigil Mass, a national keynote speaker (TBD),
praise and worship, Exposition (Adoration), and more!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, November 30, 2026 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
CHRISTMAS PARTY
6-8 Grade
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. Gabriel | Church Basement
Celebrate the season with crafts, activities, social time, and a movie!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, February 1, 2027 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
LIFELINE
8-12 Grade
Saturday, February 27, 2027 | 6:00 p.m.* to 9:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist | Favret Hall
*Doors open and registration begins at 6:00 p.m. | Program starts at 6:30 p.m.*
Come join us for Sunday Vigil Mass, a national keynote speaker (TBD),
praise and worship, Exposition (Adoration), and more!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, March 1, 2027 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
LIFELINE
8-12 Grade
Saturday, March 20, 2027 | 6:00 p.m.* to 9:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist | Favret Hall
*Doors open and registration begins at 6:00 p.m. | Program starts at 6:30 p.m.*
Come join us for Sunday Vigil Mass, a national keynote speaker (TBD),
praise and worship, Exposition (Adoration), and more!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, April 5, 2027 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
LIFELINE
8-12 Grade
Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 6:00 p.m.* to 9:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist | Favret Hall
*Doors open and registration begins at 6:00 p.m. | Program starts at 6:30 p.m.*
Come join us for Sunday Vigil Mass, a national keynote speaker (TBD),
praise and worship, Exposition (Adoration), and more!
N.E.T. MINISTRIES CATALYST NIGHT
6-8 Grade (with 9-12 Grade leadership track)
Monday, May 3, 2027 | Time TBD
Location TBD
Teens learn how to live a life of Faith within a safe and vibrant community of other teens!
Rising High Schoolers
After Confirmation, 8th graders are invited to participate in Life Teen social events as they rise to the next level of youth ministry. Explore the Life Teen page for upcoming events, to register for next year, and more!
NET Ministries
NET has been on the front lines of youth ministry for decades. From retreats to ongoing mentorship, their support is valuable. Boost your youth's faith life when you let NET challenge your child to follow Jesus and embrace a life of community in the church.
NET programming is organized outside of the St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes.
NET programming is organized outside of the St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes.
Get to Know Your Minister
Katherine Walton
Youth Sacraments and Jr. High Ministry Grades 7 & 8 [email protected] Main Office: St. John |
I grew up going to youth group events in both middle school and high school. I had such a blast that I knew one day I wanted to show others what God can (and does!) do for them by showing them what He's done for me. Here's some fun facts about myself.
I graduated from Thomas More University in 2021 with my degree in Theater Education and a minor in Theology. I love hanging out with my five younger siblings (3 sisters and 2 brothers), playing various instruments (guitar, ukulele, piano, harmonica, and the kalimba), dancing (ballet, tap, lyrical, and pointe); pulling (harmless) shenanigans on my siblings and friends, playing with my three chinchillas, wearing flannels, wearing Converse, collecting keychains, traveling to different states, trying new hairstyles, enjoying Skyline and Graeter’s, leading Praise and Worship, drinking Root Beer, and sliding down the slide that’s inside our house (it’s a great shortcut from the girls’ room to the basement!). |
Child Protection Information
The Archdiocese uses the SafeParish platform for Child Protection training and compliance. SafeParish is an organization that specializes in training and education solutions for organizations world-wide. They have 20+ years of experience in providing child safe environment training programs. SafeParish will continue to work with our current background check provider – Selection.com. Ongoing child protection training will still be required for all volunteers and employees - it will consist of quarterly interactive video-based training instead of monthly bulletins. Please check your email for an invitation from SafeParish ([email protected]). If you have received the message, simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you can link to the SafeParish address and click the “Register” link to begin the process. It is your responsibility, to make sure your contact information is current and the list of locations in your account is current. You can add and delete locations by going to 'Update My Account.'
Background Checks
All employees and volunteers MUST have background checks completed – either electronically and/or through fingerprinting. If you have questions, please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator.
The Archdiocese uses the SafeParish platform for Child Protection training and compliance. SafeParish is an organization that specializes in training and education solutions for organizations world-wide. They have 20+ years of experience in providing child safe environment training programs. SafeParish will continue to work with our current background check provider – Selection.com. Ongoing child protection training will still be required for all volunteers and employees - it will consist of quarterly interactive video-based training instead of monthly bulletins. Please check your email for an invitation from SafeParish ([email protected]). If you have received the message, simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you can link to the SafeParish address and click the “Register” link to begin the process. It is your responsibility, to make sure your contact information is current and the list of locations in your account is current. You can add and delete locations by going to 'Update My Account.'
Background Checks
All employees and volunteers MUST have background checks completed – either electronically and/or through fingerprinting. If you have questions, please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator.