EDGE is designed to meet the catechetical, educational, spiritual, emotional and social needs of today’s young adolescents. EDGE nights do not use the traditional textbook form of catechesis. The students gather in a large-group for a gathering activities, teaching and prayer. After the large-group, the middle school youth break up into small groups. In these small groups, the youth are lead by adults and actively engage in exploring their Catholic faith and discussing how to live it in their everyday life. Through these small groups, the youth are able to build safe Christ-centered relationships with their peers.