The mission of CYO is to provide the highest quality programs to our young people. We are committed to provide these programs based on integrity, fair play and the right of all individuals to participate. We view our responsibility as extending far beyond the mere teaching of athletic skills. Our programs offer the opportunity to develop moral standards in all of our young people.
The administration and staff of CYO will do everything in our power to act in the best interest of our participants and our programs. CYO has the final authority to make all decisions regarding player eligibility and rules and regulations.
"The Catholic Youth Organization strives to develop values and strength of character in tomorrow’s leaders through spiritually based athletic, cultural and volunteer activities."
The Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of New York is a division of Catholic Charities Community Services.
I pledge myself, upon my honor, to be loyal to my God, to my Church and to my Country.
I pledge myself to live a clean and honest life and to fulfill all my duties as a Christian.
I bind myself to promote by word and example clean and wholesome recreation.
I shall work and pray to be in all things the best person that I can be.
Lord Jesus, let all gathered here today know that we do so in your name;
allow us to understand the true meaning of our participation
in this Catholic Youth Organization activity.
Make us aware of our responsibility to all concerned
so we may grow and develop in the full reality of Christian formation.
Grant us a personal acceptance of the dignity of all individuals,
above all, let us in all things, demonstrate a spirit of love and respect for all.