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
CATALYST NIGHT - SOUTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Monday, October 19, 2026 | Gather at 3:45 p.m., Start at 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LOCATION - St. Catherine of Sienna (McCrystal Hall) | 1803 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries SOUTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
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!
CATALYST NIGHT - SOUTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Monday, November 9, 2026 | Gather at 3:45 p.m., Start at 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LOCATION - St. Catherine of Sienna (McCrystal Hall) | 1803 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries SOUTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
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!
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | Gather at 4:15 p.m., Start at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - SOUTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Monday, November 30, 2026 | Gather at 3:45 p.m., Start at 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LOCATION - St. Catherine of Sienna (McCrystal Hall) | 1803 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries SOUTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | Gather at 4:15 p.m., Start at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
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!
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 | Gather at 4:15 p.m., Start at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - SOUTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Monday, February 1, 2027 | Gather at 3:45 p.m., Start at 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LOCATION - St. Catherine of Sienna (McCrystal Hall) | 1803 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries SOUTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Tuesday, February 16, 2027 | Gather at 4:15 p.m., Start at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
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!
CATALYST NIGHT - SOUTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Monday, March 1, 2027 | Gather at 3:45 p.m., Start at 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LOCATION - St. Catherine of Sienna (McCrystal Hall) | 1803 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries SOUTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Gather at 4:15 p.m., Start at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
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!
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Tuesday, March 30, 2027 | Gather at 4:15 p.m., Start at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - SOUTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Monday, April 5, 2027 | Gather at 3:45 p.m., Start at 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LOCATION - St. Catherine of Sienna (McCrystal Hall) | 1803 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries SOUTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | Gather at 4:15 p.m., Start at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
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!
CATALYST NIGHT - NORTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
SUNDAY, May 2, 2027 | Special Time: Start at 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NORTH LOCATION - St. John the Evangelist (Favret Hall) | 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
SNACKS Provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries NORTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
CATALYST NIGHT - SOUTH LOCATION
N.E.T. Ministries Catholic Youth Event/Retreat - Tracks for Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Monday, May 3, 2027 | Gather at 3:45 p.m., Start at 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LOCATION - St. Catherine of Sienna (McCrystal Hall) | 1803 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY
FREE! (Donations for pizza/snacks/retreat fees are greatly appreciated)
DINNER - Pizza provided
REGISTER HERE > N.E.T. Ministries SOUTH Sign-Up
NET Catalyst retreats support students in their faith journey, pointing them to Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church through activities, small groups, dramas, prayer, and powerful testimonies.
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 groups in Praise music, drinking Root Beer, and sliding down the both the slide and the Mario-themed firepipe that’s inside our house (they're both great shortcuts from the top floors 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.