Catholic schools provide for the development of the whole child. This includes education and formation in spiritual, mental and physical areas. School athletics are designed to enrich the religious formation and academic curriculum.
Consistent with this philosophy, all the school's athletic programs offer activities that are grounded in Christian values. It provides opportunities for students to be involved in physical and social activity which contributes to their overall well-being. Development of athletic skills, of course, is central to each respective sport. However, it is the Christian values of sportsmanship, teamwork, respect for your opponent, and a general sense of fair play, that are intended to help the student-athlete grow spiritually, as well as physically, through athletic activities.
Athletics also builds self-confidence, character and leadership skills, fosters cooperation, and encourages team and school loyalty. Athletics also encourages parent involvement and provides many opportunities, as coaches, boosters, spectators, etc., to help promote our school philosophy. Whereas winning is always fun and a goal for those involved, our school values should never be compromised for the sake of winning.
The Athletic Director, coaches and parents, and all involved in the Athletic Department, all serve as role models of that Christian behavior in all their contact with opposing teams, schools, coaches, parents, referees, and students.
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