What Catholics Believe About Sports: Faith, Competition & Virtue Explained

Can Catholics play sports, watch games on Sundays, or root for teams like the Devils? Former MLS pro and Augustine Institute VP of Content Taylor Kemp breaks it all down—what the Church teaches about sports, competition, humility, and living your faith on and off the field. Perfect for athletes, parents, and fans who want to integrate faith into sports life.

00:00 – Intro: Taylor Kemp on faith and sports
00:20 – What is sport? Four key elements
01:13 – What the Catholic Church says about sports
02:23 – Witnessing to faith as an athlete
02:53 – Can Catholics play or watch sports on Sundays?
03:49 – Should you wear sports jerseys at Mass?
04:34 – How Catholics should approach winning and losing
05:46 – Can you root for a team called the Devils?
06:03 – The Church’s teaching on competition
06:48 – Advice for Catholic parents of athletes
07:26 – What sports can teach us about life
08:08 – Conclusion: Sports as a stage for virtue and witness

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