Catholic Youth Oranization
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track
Track is in full swing.
Over 100 runners and 20 Volunteers. Let's pray for their success as they get ready for final meets!
For the safety of our children, all Volunteers are required to take a VIRTUS Awareness Workshop. St Joseph's is offering two sessions on Tuesday, April 26th - one at 10am and another at 7pm. All parents are encouraged to attend whether you are immediately volunteering or not. This workshop raises our own awareness as Adults to potentially harmful situations for our children. On Line registration is needed - more details can be found here: Click to be directed to VIRTUS
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VOLLEYBALL
Thanks for your patience. At this time we have not had enough Volunteers to get a full program moving forward. Those who have stepped up to help are hoping to be able to schedule some clinics and some fun games so our children can enjoy the sport!
...care to lend a hand? For the safety of our children, all Volunteers need to take a VIRTUS WORKSHOP. This is an awareness session which is offered by the Diocesan Office of Child Protection. It is a wonderful workshop for all parents - even if you don't volunteer!
For more details check out: www.virtus.org
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BAsketball
Many thanks to James Cuniglio for coming forward and making our Basketball Program happen!
We may try to get a summer program going-- if you can help out, please let us know!
Also thanks to the Coaches & Assistant Coaches who stepped in to work with the Teams. -
All Volunteers
Thank you so much for volunteering your time here at St Joseph's.
To ensure the safety of our children, all Volunteers are required to attend a VIRTUS workshop and and undergo a background check. VIRTUS is a 2-3 hour training session to raise our awareness to the safety measures which need to be in place when working with Children.
Once you attend, please submit a copy of your VIRTUS Certificate to the Parish Office.
General information about the VIRTUS workshop is below.
The VIRTUS workshop is offered at many parishes at different times to accomodate all busy schedules. please check the virtus.org webpage for upcoming classes.
Pre-registration is necessary.
Please follow the link to create a VIRTUS account and register for the session which fits your schedule.
As you look at the sessions which are available - if you find one at a different parish which is easier to attend, you may register there -- simply let them know that you are volunteering at
St Joseph's, Babylon.
Your "Organization" is Rockville Centre NY (Safe Environment Diocese)
**We are offering this workshop at St Joseph's on Tuesday, 4/26
If you have any questions, please let me know.
VIRTUS REGISTRATION
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Contact Us
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Jenniferstjoesfamilylifegmail.comCYO Volleyball & St Joseph Parish Family Life Coordinator
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MaryBethstjoesbabyloncyotrackgmail.comTrack Coordinator 2022
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Special Notes
In the 2021-2022 season, some activities may still be limited due to COVID-19 and the precautionary measures we expect to keep in place.
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Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
VISION: Sports is a component of comprehensive youth ministry which enables the partnership of parents, coaches, 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.
PERSPECTIVE: Sports have become a major force of influence in our society. This significant capacity to influence has led to a greater need for examination of the power of sports as either a life-giving or life-draining force in the lives of athletes, their coaches, their parents and the entire institution that sponsors the programs.
Sports have the capacity to greatly enrich the body, mind, and soul of the athlete, as well as enhance the life and spirit of the community. We view sports as a healthy and holistic activity, and as a wonderful vehicle of spreading faith through gospel values.
C atholic Y outh O rganization
Prayer of the Sportsman
Dear Lord, in the battle that goes on through life,
I ask but a field that is fair,
A chance that is equal with all in the strife,
The courage to strive and to dare.
If I should win, let it be by the code,
With my faith and my honor held high.
If I should lose, let me stand by the road
And cheer as the winners go by.
Athlete’s Prayer
Dear God, Let me play well but fairly,
Help me to learn something that matters once the game is over.
Let competition make me strong but never hostile.
Always let me help my opponent up.
Never catch me rejoicing in the adversity of others.
If I know victory, allow me to be happy; if I am denied, keep me from envy.
Remind me that sports are just games.
If through athletics I set an example, let it be a good one.
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