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Friday, December 19, 2014, 12:00 AM
The Office of Vocations and the Office of Youth Ministry is sponsoring an essay contest in celebration of Diocese of Corpus Christi Ministry Conference. This essay contest is open to all Catholic students in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. The deadline for all essay entries is December 19, 2014.
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Essay Questions:
The following are the questions for the essay. Select 1 or all 3 for your essay.
What is your understanding of the priesthood or religious life today?- What does it take to give your whole life to Christ?
- Which religious person (priest or sister) do you most admire and why? How has this person(s) influenced you most and how?
Rules & Submission of the essays:
Essays are to include: Student’s complete name, Address, Contact Number, email (if possible), Age, Grade, School attending and parish. Must email essay to Rachel Dimas by December 19, 2014 at rdimas@diocesecc.org . There will be three age group category winners. These categories include both public and private/parochial schools. The winners will be announced at the Annual Ministry Conference on January 10, 2015.
Category 1: Elementary students (1st grade to 5th grade)
Up to 250 words typed and doubled space. Winner for Elementary category receives $100.Category 2: Middle School students (6th grade to 8th grade)
500 words typed and doubled space. Winner for Middle School category receives $300.Category 3: High School students (9th to 12th grade)
750 words typed and doubled space. Winner for High School category receives $500.
The Diocese of Corpus Christi’s Office of Vocations reserves the right to make the final decision as to which contestant(s) will receive a prize. There will only be one winner in each category. All awards will be issued in a Visa card form, however the Office of Vocations also reserves the right to alter the prize at any time or to offer an alternative of similar value. For more information about the contest, please contact Rachel Dimas at rdimas@diocesecc.org