The Catholic Church has long recognized the value in sports and arts in the development of character and virtue, as well as leading others to appreciate truth, goodness and beauty. As the modern culture has tended to distort the purpose of both, the Church has spoken more urgently and clearly (see below). The Athletic & Activities Director (AD) is to have the oversight of, and vision for, all extra-curricular programs for all high school sports including supervision of all personnel in developing and maintaining a viable program. With approval of the Chief Administrative Officer aides in the hiring and releasing of coaches. This position supervises high school coaches, student athletes and high school sporting events.

Recent Church Teaching on Sports and Arts

Pope Pius XII, Sport at the Service of the Spirit (1945); St. John Paul II, Address to the Organizers and Participants in the 83rd Giro d'Italia Cycle Race (2000); St. John Paul II, Jubilee of Sports People (Homily-2000); John Paul II, Letter to Artists (1999); Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, "Giving the best of yourself: A Document on the Christian perspective on sport and the human person" (2018), et al.

Pius X Catholic High School provides an affordable, Catholic education in a positive environment. As part of the Pius X family, students deepen their faith and knowledge and have opportunities to pursue their talents and passions. Serving approximately 1,100 students, Pius X has served the Lincoln community for over 65 years and works to instill six core values - excellence, service, purpose, faith, integrity and charity - into the next generation of leaders.

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