Athletics

The Divine Mercy Parish Athletic Association provides an extension of the Christian educational experience. The Divine Mercy Parish Athletic Association has developed a program that challenges students to work together in a team atmosphere, develop leadership skills, and maintain physical fitness. Teaching the fundamentals of sports, it strives to develop students’ self-worth, sportsmanship, discipline, and sound judgment. 

The objectives of the Divine Mercy Parish athletic program include…

• Offering a positive Christian learning experience.
• Fostering a sense of sportsmanship – how to win with grace and lose with dignity.
• Creating a venue for wholesome and enjoyable use of time by children through sports activities.
• Providing an opportunity for parents to become involved in the sports program and to set good examples for their children.
• Promoting teamwork and unity among participants and parents.
• Aiding in physical development and well-being.
• Teaching fundamentals of sports and helping to develop athletic skills.
• Raising funds to support a self-sufficient athletic program.
• Abiding by league policies and governing those to the parish level.
  
  

Sports Offered

• Co-ed Soccer is offered in the Fall and Spring for students in K4 through 8th grade
• Girls Volleyball is offered in the Fall for students in 5th through 8th grade
• Girls Basketball is offered in the Winter for students in 5th through 8th grade
• Boys Basketball is offered in the Winter for students in 5th through 8th grade