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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 mana ge 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 need 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.
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