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Saint Barnabas Church in Portsmouth, Rhode Island entered 6 teams into the Catholic Athletic League for the 2008-2009 basketball season. Five of our teams qualified for the diocesan playoffs. Two teams, the Girls Cadet (9th-10th grade) and the Boys Cadet (10th grade), were runner-up champions for the Diocese of Providence. The Boys Cadet team (mostly 9th grade) reached the diocesan final four. The entire Saint Barnabas community extends congratulations to all of our cohesive, hard-working teams from this past season.
Statewide, there are about 250 teams in the league formerly known as CYO. Divisions within the league exist for all levels of play, from instructional to highly competitive. The C.A.L. program is not about wins and losses, but working together as a team, loving one another, and striving to grow in the fundamental Christian values of dedication, loyalty, and self-sacrifice.
Thanks to the generous support of Father Randolph Chew, Pastor of Saint Barnabas
Church, and our sponsors listed at right, we are able to continue
to expand this community program.
Mission Statement: C.A.L.
Basketball
The mission of the
Catholic Athletic League, and our program here at Saint Barnabas, focuses
on value-based, harmonious, and honorable competition that complements the
home, church, and school. The league adheres to the following Christian
governing values:
- Development of mind, body, and
spirit
- Promotion of academic achievement of all
athletes
- Principle of loving one another through
spiritual growth, recognition of human dignity, respectful actions,
good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct
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