"I support the work of Catholic Sports and its mission to advance the Catholic faith and build Catholic community, especially through evangelization and the formation of young adults." - Archbishop Samuel Aquila, Archdiocese of Denver
"I can honestly say that Catholic Sports changed my life. I was scared to leave the Protestant church I knew to pursue such an unknown community. I decided to Google young adult groups, and found the Swinging Sunday event. I decided to go, expecting little in terms of connections. A missionary introduced herself at the beginning of the night, and I immediately knew she was a safe person to talk to. She joyfully gave me her contact, connected me with a volleyball team, and invited me to her small group. After struggling through so many recent events of rejection, I felt the love of Christ working through this community, telling me I was wanted and welcomed. God has led me to the Catholic Church, and Catholic Sports was a big part of my conversion. Since then I have felt nothing but invitation and welcome from Catholic Sports, and I plan to be involved for years to come." - Ione, Catholic Sports Participant
BUILDING AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY THROUGH RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Catholic Sports is a growing organization that promotes authentic communities for young adults through recreational sports. We are located in 8 different cities across the United States — and we are STILL GROWING! We create welcoming and fun environments through the love of sports and Christ.
These connections that you will make through Catholic Sports are AUTHENTIC: real, sincere, and rooted in Christ. We are called to love others as Christ loves us, fostering trust, vulnerability, and spiritual growth.
Our core values are Hospitable Outreach, Catholic Orthodoxy, and Vulnerable Intimacy.
Organization name
Catholic Sports
other names
Catholic Young Adult Sports, CYAS
2010
Category
Religion-Related, Recreation & Sports, Public & Societal Benefit, Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
PO BOX 102584Denver County, CO, US
Chicago, IL, US
San Diego, CA, US
Washington, DC, US
Houston, TX, US