Sport at the Service of Humanity (SSH) Higher Education Initiative
The Sport at the Service of Humanity movement invites faith and sport leaders from diverse traditions world-wide to embody the motto:
Live Like You Play!
The movement, launched by the Vatican during the 2016 Global Conference on Faith and Sport, is championed in the United States by the Sport at the Service of Humanity Foundation (SSHF).
Now, with encouragement from the Vatican's Culture and Education Dicastery, The Sport at the Service of Humanity Foundation and Saint Mary’s College of California have teamed up to further a nationwide higher education initiative, championing character development and care for the whole athlete by advancing the SSH Pillars and Principles. We will do this through:
- New Classes and Course Materials
- Co-curricular Programs, Speakers, and Workshops
- Service Projects
Join us as we work to harness the power of sport
as an agent for good in the world!
College professors, coaches, administrators, and staff members who wish to create coursework, co-curricular programs, and athletic department workshops that incorporate the Pillars and Principles of the SSH and champion the use of sport as a vehicle for good in the world.
“In today’s world, torn apart by so many divisions, sport remains an area where people are able to meet without barriers…where we can experience the pure joy of playing and competing together to reach a goal; where success can be shared and defeat overcome” (Pope Frances).
We recognize that sport has a significant cultural impact in our world. It can be a vehicle for character development, spiritual growth, community building, and world peace and has the power to bring people of all walks and beliefs together for a common purpose.
SSH Higher education initiative offers educators and coaches the opportunity to contribute to and learn from a diverse community who are dedicated to fostering the virtues of sport and committed to the growth of the whole student-athlete. We seek to facilitate, through sport, meaningful encounters between people of all faiths and of no faiths, and to “uphold the beauty and dignity of the human person…without barriers of race, sex, religion, ideology or physical condition.” (Pope Frances).”
A holistic education honors the dignity of the whole person and engages the head, heart, and hands in profound and practical ways. This initiative offers educators, coaches, and staff to Catholic Higher Education, already engaged in and passionate about sport, meaningful and practical ways to serve others through sport. Interested? Let us know by filling out the form below. Interest form: Sport at the Service of Humanity Higher Education Initiative |
Our Three Pillars:
Inspiration
"Sport for Life"
Promoting the importance of values in sport and in life through the sharing of ideas and inspirational stories.
Inclusion
"Sport for All"
Advocating for unity and inclusion in sport regardless of race, gender, ability and faith.
Involvement
"Sport for Change"
Harnessing the transformational power of sport to be a catalyst for peace, development, and social change.
Our Six Principles:
Join Our Team Today!
Interest Form
Visit the Sport at the Service of Humanity Website at and fill out our interest form below.
Thank you!
Contact
Mary Volmer - mvolmer@shushijia.net
Mission Fellow for Athletics
SSH Higher Education Initiative Program Director