Catalyst Catholic Athletics is a ministry of the New Albany Deanery, providing athletic opportunities for elementary, middle school, and high school youth who attend a Catholic parish or school within Clark, Floyd, or Harrison counties in Indiana. Through our year-round athletic ministry, Catalyst Catholic is dedicated to giving athletes a positive environment where they can develop fundamental skills while growing with their Catholic community. Our Athletic Ministry program is overseen by athletic directors at participating parishes. These events complement the wide variety of middle school ministry and high school ministry offered at local, deanery parishes. For the latest in deanery activities, be sure to check out our calendar. Click on each image to learn more about specific sports offered.


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Safe Environment Requirements

All volunteers working with youth must complete Safe Parish training.

Catalyst Catholic follows the Archdiocese of Indianapolis' Safe Environment policies to ensure the care and protection of minors and vulnerable adults. If you’re volunteering in any role that involves youth—whether at a retreat, on a mission trip, coaching sports, or preparing food—you must complete this training before you begin.

What You Need to Know:

  • Required for all volunteers who work with youth

  • Online training available 24/7 in English and Spanish

  • Takes about an hour to complete

  • Must be renewed every five years

  • Includes a background check as part of the process

This training helps create a safe, respectful environment for every young person we serve.