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Knight of Columbus Teen Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest

September 1 - September 30

The Knights of Columbus sponsors the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest to encourage today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in 8th through 12th grade (public, private, parochial or home schools) in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. The essay should be approximately 500-750 words on a specific subject, changing every other year. Entrants will be judged on grammar, style, and how clearly they present the theme ehin – which should showcase creativity, imagination and overall development of the topic.

 

This year’s topic:

 “The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.”

In 500-750 words, explain what this quote from former U.S. President and Knights of Columbus member John F. Kennedy’s 1961 Inaugural address means and its importance for the flourishing of a nation.

The best essays in each grade level will win $100!

For the registration form, click here.

Essays are due by Nov. 1st.

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