Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Grades 5 – 8 Faith Development Class Curriculum

Edge is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe, fun place for youth to find a strong Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Edge resources speak to the physical, psychological, cognitive, relational and spiritual maturation of middle school youth. The resources present Catholic teaching in a way that young people can understand. Students are actively engaged in their faith using content that is relevant to teens. Creativity isn’t in short supply when it comes to our Edge Nights. Our program looks to captivate our young people with excitement, while deepening their relationship with Jesus and His Church.

Great news! Registration for our Middle School Mission Trip this Summer has been EXTENDED to April 6th!

We are excited to share an opportunity for our current 6th, 7th & 8th grade students coming up this Summer!

Love Begins Here (LBH) is a local, overnight mission trip for current 6th graders through graduating 8th graders, where they have the chance to serve in a joy filled community! With a mission of putting neighbors first & doing small things with great love, LBH is inspired by St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta, inviting teens to serve those in need within their Diocese.

It will be an action packed experience with activities such as serving at a food pantry, painting, or working on small service projects during the day. Paired with chances for a ton of fun with teens from all over the Diocese each evening.

Think:
Serving with purpose
Ice cream runs & fun activities
Time for prayer & reflection
Swimming, games, & lots of laughter

This is more than just a trip. It’s a chance for students to experience their faith in action, try something new, & grow in ways they may even be surprised by! If you’ve been on the fence, we would truly love to have your child be part of this week & are happy to answer any questions you may have!

Trip Details:

When: Monday, June 29th through Thursday, July 2nd – many Summer sports & programs break this week! (LBH begins at 5:00 PM on Monday & concludes at 11:00 AM on Thursday).
Where: St. Bernard’s in Green Bay, WI (Our group will meet at St. John’s & carpool together with chaperones.)
Cost: Students – $150 (with a $50 deposit to secure your spot). Adult Chaperones – FREE
Registration: St. John’s currently has six student spots reserved for this trip! (Because numbers are managed directly through the Diocese, registration will be a multi-step process.)
Step 1 – St. John’s Form – CLICK HERE
Step 2 – Diocese Form (link will be sent to you once Step 1 is complete)
Step 3 – $50 deposit to St. John’s Parish Office (by April 6th)

We are excited to bring a crew for this experience this summer, so please do not hesitate to reach out if you have absolutely any questions! Please email Becca at rmeier@stjn.org!

XLT Nights

XLT stands for ‘exalt’ and is a powerful evening of Praise & Worship, an inspiring message & time in Eucharistic Adoration with the opportunity for Reconciliation. It is a night where we can come together to celebrate the beauty of our Catholic Faith with those beyond our own community.

St. John’s is excited to join forces with Kaukauna Catholic Parishes & surrounding Parishes for our XLT Nights – inspired by Life Teen & Edge Ministries.

All are always welcome to join!

Middle School Hang-Out Events

Students in grades 5th through 8th in our St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community & friends come together for fun, fellowship & an activity we can relate back to our Faith.

Thank you to all who joined us for our fun trip in February of 2026!

If you have any questions, or need assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to contact Becca at rmeier@stjn.org or (920) 788-9033.

Thank you to all who made our past Youth Ministry events a fun success! From the kids who joined, chaperones who helped out & venues that warmly welcomed us – we are grateful to you all!

FIRE Camp

FIRE Camp is an action-packed day for youth in grades 5th-8th, with the opportunity to give back, make a difference & provide service, through helping with yard work, garden prep, light outdoor cleaning & other small, but important jobs for those in need in our community!

This FREE event is from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm and includes prayer, breakfast, volunteering in the community, lunch, retreat and fun activities, and worship at 4:30 pm Mass together! Come join us for a fun-filled day sure to feed your soul and help those in need.

Register by April 10th to help us confirm we have enough adult drivers and guarantee a FREE t-shirt!
All 5th -8th grade campers, high school helpers and adult chaperones can register using the same link below!