the club was founded on may 15, 1963, by the initiative of the father vitório galliani, vicar of igreja nossa senhora da conceição, who lead young members of juventude oratoriana do trem (jot), a movement connected to vitório galliani's church. under influence of vitório galliani, it was established that the club's official colors would be black and blue, the same colors of italy's internazionale, club supported by the father. guaracy freitas was elected as the club's first president.