Middle School Resources

1. EDGE - EDGE is Life Teen's middle school resource.  An EDGE subscription provides you with all the resources you need to run large group nights, and the resources can be adapted to use for small-group discussion.  The subscription model ensures that content is relevant and up-to-date.  It's a one-stop-shop for all your high school youth formation needs.
2. YDisciple - YDisciple includes multiple video resources to use in Youth Formation sessions with studies covering a variety of topics.  Each session includes leader guides and handouts.  They also provide videos specifically for the purpose of adult/mentor training.  Many of their resources are availble thorugh FORMED.org, or you can purchase access to them directly through YDisciple.
3. Ascension Press
   1. Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition - The program gives sixth through eighth graders the answers to their tough questions concerning their bodies, their sexuality, and their future.  Because of the nature of the topic, it is critical that it is presented from the place of relationship and authenticity.  It may not be best for a first session before relationships between facilitators and young people can be formed.
   2. Altaration - This program focuses on the Mass and unpacks the beauty and mystery of the celebration of the Mass so that we can all more fully participate in it.  This is a video-based resource with supplemental workbooks and resources available.
4. Alpha Youth - Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically run over eleven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.  The resources are freely available to run in a Youth Formation setting for both middle school and high school programs.

Below are three resources with suggestions and ideas for fun activities for Youth Formation nights

1. LifeTeen Gather Activities for Teens
2. YDisciple Small Group Games
3. 30 Icebreakers for Youth Ministry