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Mission statement for CYO athletics |
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Diocesan CYO athletics, in sharing the mission of the Department of Formation and Education, exists to assist children, youth and adults of the diocese in developing strong, positive, and healthy relationships with God, others and self through parish and school sponsored athletic programs.
We value our Catholic identity and connection to parish life. We affirm CYO Athletics as a means:
- To promote and develop community life for the parish
- To provide opportunities for social justice and outreach
- To foster a spiritual life for participants
- To proclaim the Good News of salvation in Jesus
- To evangelize people in and through sports
- To practice stewardship of the skills and gifts of the people involved
- To form leaders with a Catholic vision of life
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