Exploring Spirituality in Sports
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009
CHARACTER MATTERS—On the Court—On the Field—On the Playground—On the Bench—In the Stands
Our experiences in sports as players, coaches, or administrators should lead us, as Pope Paul II stated, to the “integral development of the person.”
The purpose of this one–day symposium is to explore and examine the spiritual and moral dimensions participation in interscholastic competition for students from elementary to for high school.
The questions for this symposium are:
- Is there a personal-spiritual component to participating in organized sports?
- Does participation in sports contribute to the spiritual and moral development of participants?
How might sports contribute to the spiritual development of participants through reflection, inquiry, perseverance, performance, teamwork, courage, empathy, service and other moral-character traits?
8:15am Continental breakfast & Registration---SALA
9- 9:15 Welcome- Dean Paula Cordeiro, SOLES
Ky Snyder. USD’s Executive Director of Athletics
9:15-9:30 Msgr. Daniel J. Dillabough--Vice President of Mission and Ministry, USD & Chaplain, San Diego Chargers
Opening Prayer & Perspectives
9:30 - 11:30 Mike Patton- auditorium
11:40-12:25 Lunch—PLAZA WEST
12:30 –1:30 Roger Blake, Associate Executive Director, CIF
1:30 2:30 Panel-testimonials or breakout sessions on reflection –prepare a set of question or look at our purposes (above)
2:30 Symposium review-discussion--evaluation-handouts/prizes-suggestions for next symposium
3:00 Prayer Service (Optional)
3:30 –Symposium ends
REGISTRATION FEE
Individual Fee = $50
Small group fee from school or agency (5-15 attendees) = $40 per attendee
Large group fee from a school or agency) (16+ attendees) = $30 per attendee
