Art/Essay Contest

An art or essay contest allows children of all ages to focus on vocations using any medium they like. The idea is to encourage students to think about vocations in a new way. This project may cover any number of topics, such as “Saying Yes to God!”, “Let Us Remember We Are in the Holy Presence of God,” or “Jesus Came to Serve.”

Notes:

• Consider posting the winning artwork and essays in the hallways of the school, on social media, and in the school newsletter. — Consider asking students to show their winning artwork or read their winning essays at various parish Masses
• Depending on age of participants and availability of judges, consider whether art is judged—based on categories or alignment with themes—or only displayed.
• Judges may include:
  • Priest or religious associated with the school
  • Art or English teacher from another school
  • President of the pastoral council
  • President of the Parent-Teacher Association
  • Diocesan Vocation Director