|
Knights of Columbus 2021 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest
Schedule:
|
Announce the Essay Contest & Dist Instructions to SJA Students |
Apr 23 |
|
Essays Due |
June 19 at 9 PM |
|
1st Group of Judges Evaluate the Essays |
June 20 - 25 |
|
Finalist Essays Selected |
June 25 |
|
Final Essays Judged |
June 26-28 |
|
Judges Determine Winners |
June 28-29 |
|
Winners Invited & Announced at Knights Council Meeting |
July 6 |
This year’s Essay prompt is:
- “In an essay of 500-750 words, discuss how trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. Consider especially those times when it was a challenge to understand why something was happening. Consider also sharing any lessons about faith and hope you or someone you know may have learned from this experience.”
Rules:
- Essays must reflect the assigned theme and be the student’s original work.
- Essays must be typed and be between 500 and 750 words in length.
- The student’s name should appear only on the official Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest entry form, which must be emailed along with the essay.
- All entries become the property of the Knights of Columbus and will not be returned.
Documents Submission Instructions
1 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Entry Form, (Use the Link Below)
2 Student Essay: Student’s Name must not appear on the essay document
3. Submit Essay and Entry Form as separate documents (MS Word or PDF only) to roberto_piccioni@yahoo.com by Deadline
Recognition & Awards:
- All essay respondents will receive a commemorative certificate from the Knights.
- Contest winners will receive: 1st Prize $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100.
Judging Panel:
Roberto Piccioni
Mary Machi
Mike Filosa
Dick Palomba
A Youth Leader may also be assigned to serve as a Judge.