CYO Mission Statement

CYO Sports is one component of a parish’s comprehensive youth ministry program which enables the partnership of parents, coaches, priests, religious, teachers, and adult leaders
to manage and support a sports program that allows
youth to grow in their relationship with God and
come to better understand themselves and the Catholic Faith.

Such a program:
* Employs healthy and enjoyable competition to promote the sharing of gospel values among athletes, parents, and coaches.
* Assists parish leadership in nourishing the emotional,
spiritual, social and physical needs of young people.
* Encourages young people to appreciate the gifts that they possess
and challenges them to share these gifts with their community.
* Allows youth to witness the life of Christian discipleship
in their coaches and adult leaders.
* Encourages youth to become responsible members of their faith community.