This Edge retreat is an overnight weekend retreat designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Each session follows the same format as a typical Edge session: Gather, Proclaim, Break, and Send. This provides continuity and consistency for the middle school youngsters and all retreat participants including The Edge core members. Middle school youngsters are more than able to handle an overnight weekend retreat. Creating a warm and inviting retreat atmosphere is critical to a successful Edge middle school retreat. Core members should be encouraged to be creative, friendly, outgoing; and at the same time challenge the middle school youngsters to enter into a deeper more committed relationship with Jesus and the Catholic Church.