‘The Pope and Me’ writing contest!

July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Danielle Bean in Features

Rules:

Schools must select essays and send only the top five.

Families may submit one essay per child in each age category.

Details:

1. There will be two age categories: (a) 3rd - 5th grade (b) 6th - 8th grade

2. Essays should be 500 words or less.

3. Please submit typed essays only.

4. Please submit completed application forms with essays.

The essay subject is: What Does the Pope Expect From Young People in America Today?

Write about how you think the Pope wants young people to make a difference in their family, school, or in their community today.

Deadline for essays is: October 15, 2008

Prizes for winners of Faith & Family writing contest will be:

1. Cash prize of $250.

2. The winning essays and photos will be published in the Faith & Family March/April 2009 issue along with the name of their school.

3. The winner’s school or family will receive FREE ISSUES of the March/April 2009 Faith & Family magazine with the published essays of the winners.

Mail essays to:
Faith & Family Magazine
Attention: Writing Contest 2008
432 Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473

Click Here to download Writing Contest Application (pdf) for mailing in applications.

Click Here to download Writing Contest Application (word doc) for emailing applications.

Please email essays with application forms or questions regarding the contest to Robyn Lee, Assistant Editor for Faith &Family magazine, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), and place “writing contest 2008” in the subject line.

Does your school need to raise money?
Go to E-ZFunds4U.com or call (800) 356-9916 ext. 3808 today!

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