ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH OF HUNTLEY
  • How Do I...
    • Become Catholic
    • Come back to the Church
    • Go deeper in my faith
    • Register as a parishioner
    • Register for Religious Education
    • Arrange for an Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptize my child
    • Arrange a wedding
    • Arrange a funeral
    • Request a Mass Intention
    • Have Communion brought to me
    • Request help with basic and financial needs
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Formation
    • Religious Education (K-5th)
    • Confirmation
    • Youth Ministry (6th-12th)
    • Adult Faith Formation
  • Ministries
    • Liturgical and Music Ministries
    • Pastoral Care & Outreach Ministries
    • Family Ministry
    • Haiti Ministry
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • View All Ministries...
  • Safe Environment
  • Contact
  • Donate to St. Mary Parish
  • Donate to the Rockford Diocesan Appeals
  • Married In the Church
  • Prayers
  • Youth Ministry
    • High School Youth Ministry (9th-12th)
    • Middle School (6-8th)
    • EDGE
  • SUMMERFEST
  • Soup Kitchen Outreach
  • Vocations

EDGE 

 EDGE 

The EDGE program is from Life Teen, and makes up our Religious Education program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. We meet, two Mondays per month with sessions at both 5-6:15 pm and 6:45-8 pm. The EDGE curriculum works to form young disciples in the faith, build community, and help them personally encounter Jesus Christ for a lifelong journey toward discipleship.

*Please Note that our EDGE program is a separate program from our Religious Education Program*


Registration Information 6th & 7th Graders

  • REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
  • You must be a registered parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church to register for the EDGE program, Or live within the parish boundaries. 
    • If you are not a registered parishioner, please register with the front office
  • Registration forms are available outside the Youth Ministry Office and attached below
  • Please Submit it to the Youth Ministry Office, Room 104 By August 30th
  • Cost is $55 Per student
    • Cash or Check is accepted or pay through Give Central
  • ​While our Edge program does require registration at the start of the year (new families to the area always welcome!), ALL middle schoolers are welcome to join our other middle school programming. 
  • Registration for 6th & 7th grade is closed
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PLEASE NOTE: ​BY REGISTERING FOR EDGE NIGHTS, YOU ARE NOT REGISTERING FOR OTHER MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING; ALL OTHER EVENTS WILL BE OPEN ATTENDANCE OR HAVE SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORMS.

Registration Information for 8th Graders

  • REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
  • You must be a registered parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church to register for the EDGE program, Or live within the parish boundaries. 
    • If you are not a registered parishioner, please register with the front office
  • 8th Grade registration is for both EDGE and Confirmation
    • The confirmation program is being restructured so that it is a part of our EDGE program for 8th graders. 
    • The second session of EDGE each month, your 8th grader will receive formation in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
    • Confirmation Preparation will be taught by our Director of High School Youth Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator Kyle Kalas.
  • Registration forms are available outside the Youth Ministry Office and attached below
  • Please Submit it to the Youth Ministry Office, Room 104 By August 30th
  • Cost is $150 Per student
    • Cash or Check is accepted or pay through Give Central
  • Registration is closed!
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PLEASE NOTE: ​BY REGISTERING FOR EDGE NIGHTS, YOU ARE NOT REGISTERING FOR OTHER MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING; ALL OTHER EVENTS WILL BE OPEN ATTENDANCE OR HAVE SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORMS.
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2025 2026 Edge Schedule                              

September 15th
September 29th
October 20th
October 27th
November 10th
November 17th

December 8th (we will be going to mass in the church)
December 15th
January 12th
January 26th
February 9th
February 23rd 
March 9th
March 16th
April 13th
April 27th

May 11th EDGE closing Mass



Meeting Times & Location

Mondays
5:00-6:15pm OR 6:45-8:00pm
In the Parish Hall
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Camp WOW!


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What is Camp Wow?

Camp Wow will be at Camp Timber-Lee in East Troy Wisconsin from June 8th-11th

Camp Wow is a middle school overnight summer camp for middle schoolers, currently in 6th-8th grade.  It is run by high school counselors who apply, interview, and are selected for this role.


Registration for Camp Wow 2026 is officially open!!
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Register for Camp Wow Here
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After each EDGE session, you will receive a recap email sharing the main points that were talked about that night. We encourage families to read our Parent Letters, sent after each Edge session, so you can discuss each topic with your Middle Schooler. 
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QUESTIONS?

Kaylee Pondel
Director of Middle School Youth Ministry
[email protected]
847-669-3137, ext. 112
  • How Do I...
    • Become Catholic
    • Come back to the Church
    • Go deeper in my faith
    • Register as a parishioner
    • Register for Religious Education
    • Arrange for an Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptize my child
    • Arrange a wedding
    • Arrange a funeral
    • Request a Mass Intention
    • Have Communion brought to me
    • Request help with basic and financial needs
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Formation
    • Religious Education (K-5th)
    • Confirmation
    • Youth Ministry (6th-12th)
    • Adult Faith Formation
  • Ministries
    • Liturgical and Music Ministries
    • Pastoral Care & Outreach Ministries
    • Family Ministry
    • Haiti Ministry
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • View All Ministries...
  • Safe Environment
  • Contact
  • Donate to St. Mary Parish
  • Donate to the Rockford Diocesan Appeals
  • Married In the Church
  • Prayers
  • Youth Ministry
    • High School Youth Ministry (9th-12th)
    • Middle School (6-8th)
    • EDGE
  • SUMMERFEST
  • Soup Kitchen Outreach
  • Vocations