Early Childhood students are exposed to organized athletics through recreational-style games where everyone participates. Learning basic skills, the rules of the games, and good sportsmanship are the goals for these young student-athletes.
Lower School students continue to build upon the fundamental goals of the Lower Elementary division and begin refining their abilities, as competition becomes a more important aspect of game play. Lower School Sports Program
Middle School students are ready to transition into more in-depth practices and game strategies after a successful Lower School experience. These students face more competitive opponents as they prepare for the high school experience. Middle School Sports Program
The Greater Houston Catholic Athletic Association is an integral part of the educational mission of the Catholic Schools of The Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. The G.H.C.A.A. is dedicated to fostering human development, within the framework of a Christian environment, encouraging a positive vision in our young men and women through exercise, positive athletic competition, and fully recognizing the dignity of each student in Christ's image.
All affiliated schools agree to the following goals:
- To build a community which strives to image Christ
- To develop Christian spirit, school spirit, team spirit and personal acceptance
- To instill Christian sportsmanship in the life -styles of the participants
- To teach the participants the proper attitude towards winning, losing and competing with dignity
- To develop an acceptance and appreciation of others
- To train and instruct in athletic rules
- To develop the students physical abilities and coordination
- To help form well-rounded students by fostering good health habits
- To provide a Christian environment and outlet for youthful energy
- To teach the positive value of athletic participation
- To show the necessity of practice, work and management of time
These goals are founded upon the principle of the infinite worth of each person because he/she is created in the image and likeness of God.