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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What is EDGE?

EDGE
Welcome to the St Joseph’s Edge family and the exciting world of middle school ministry! We are honored that you are considering registering your child/teen for our Edge program, and we pray that it will be a blessing as you strive to bring them into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Gen Alpha is unlike any generation before. Young people today are less religious, less likely to claim a faith-based identity, and no longer raised within a Christian worldview. So, the Church’s embrace of this generation must include innovative approaches to youth ministry. Edge takes an entirely new approach to talking about our Catholic faith with middle school youth. We believe that when a teenager encounters Christ through the beauty of the Catholic Church, they will transform their parish, community, and culture. Therefore, our program addresses the unique developmental needs of middle school youth and is designed to have broad appeal to facilitate this encounter. Our methodology follows the structure of the Mass and divides each Edge session into a Gather, Proclaim, Break, and Send.
GATHER Every Edge session begins with a Gather where youth are welcomed and introduced to the topic. The Gather includes a game or activity that encourages active participation and builds community while responding to the developmental needs of this age group for movement.
PROCLAIM The Proclaim provides the main teaching of the Edge Night. It is delivered by the youth minister, priest, or experienced core member. Most Gen Z youth have very short attention spans, so our teaching outlines are interactive and no more than 10 minutes long.
BREAK The Break provides opportunities for youth to explore big ideas and develop skills to express their faith. The participants are divided into small groups led by core members. Small groups provide a safe place for young people to share their faith, ask questions, and wrestle with new ideas. As they build community, they grow as disciples of Christ.
SEND Each Edge Night concludes with an opportunity to encounter Jesus through prayer. Nothing else from the Edge Night will matter in the long run if the youth and core members do not personally know Jesus.
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- We are happy you are registering your student(s) for the 2026/2027 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. Registration Fee for each Edge student is $80.00. (Note: the ability to pay will never be a factor in whether a student can attend. Please contact Kathy Wandmacher, 508-248-7862 if financial payments would be helpful.)
  ***Teachers first student will be free of charge***
  
  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 Kathy Wandermacher.
  
  Release/Consent Form
  
  If you have any questions regarding our EDGE program contact us by email at [email protected]
  
  Thank you!
- Child's Information
  
  1st Childs Name (first and last) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Grade...
  
  2nd Childs First & Last Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Grade....
  
  3rd Childs First & Last Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Grade...
  
  Do you have any children in our Life Teen Program? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Do you have any children in our First Lights 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.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Volunteer Opportunity
  
  Please help, many hands make the burden light. EDGE is in need of parent volunteers for EDGE (Sunday's 11am-12:30pm). 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.
- Student Medical Information
  
  In Case of Emergency notify Please enter valid data.
  
  Phone Number Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Allergies
  
  Medications
  
  What should we be aware of?
  
  Childs Doctor Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Childs Doctor Phone # Please enter valid data.
- Student 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.
  
  Number of Edge students REQUIRED
  Number of children attending
  Please fill out this field. Please enter an integer (number).
  
  Registration Fee80.0
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Contact Us
- Steve McGrath
  
  Edge Director
  
  508-248-7862
  Edgestjosephscharlton.com