In 1939 CYO began in the Rochester Diocese. The Catholic Youth Organization was developed to organize a Diocesan effort to provide outreach and support to Catholic boys and girls. It was originally founded to offer networking and organization of parish activities as an vehicle “of youth, by youth and for Christ.” It that way, it could be considered a precursor to today's youth ministry.
CYO Athletics is a ministry of the Diocese of Rochester and a part of comprehensive youth ministry. CYO is one dimension of total ministry to youth and as such, has as its primary mission the making of Disciples. In a very real way, CYO Athletics provide young people the opportunity to practice Christian attitudes and responsibility in their relation to others.
Organizationally, CYO Athletics is part of the diocesan Department of Evangelization and Catechesis and part of Youth Ministry outreach. There is an obvious component of evangelization in CYO Athletics; an opportunity to strengthen the connection of baptized Catholics to their Church and an opportunity to be a witness of what a Catholic Christian believes and lives to those who are not Catholic. For these reasons, certain principles apply.
This year we, as a Diocese, are focusing on the slogan “B” the “C”. Meaning, “Be the Catholic” we have been raised to be. We are urging coaches and parent to instill this value at home and on the court and within their childs/rens daily activities for a print out of prayers for your family click here: “B” the “C”
It is also important that parents raise spiritually healthy athletes. CYO has gathered together a Top Ten list for parents to serve as a guide. To print and view click here: Top Ten
If you have any questions regarding CYOA please contact Alison LeChase, Director of Youth Ministry & CYOA for the Peace of Christ Parish. If you would like to send an e-mail click here: alechase@dor.org or call the office at 288.5000 ex: 121
Summer 2008 Soccer Registration Form
Please print out and return to the parish office.