CYO Mission Statement

CYO Sports is more than just a sports program; it is a ministry.  It is just 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.

Region 17 CYO programs employ healthy and enjoyable competition to promote the sharing of gospel values among athletes, parents, and coaches; assist parish leadership in nourishing the emotional, spiritual, social, and physical needs of young people; encourage young people to appreciate the gifts that they possess; and challenge them to share these gifts with their community.  It also allows youth to witness the life of Christian discipleship in their coaches and adult leaders and encourages youth to become responsible members of their faith community.

Click on the links below to find out how the parishes in the region work to fulfill the mission.

• Assumption BVM

• St. Agnes

• St. Elizabeth

• St. Joseph

• St. Maximilian Kolbe

• St. Patrick

• SS Peter & Paul

• SS Philip & James

• Pope John Paul II

• SS Simon & Jude

• Villa Maria Academy