This is the Year of St. Joseph!
St. Joseph was the foster father of Jesus and the protector of the Holy Family. Known as the silent saint, Joseph’s words were not recorded in the bible, but we know by his actions that he was faithful to God.
When Joseph found out that Mary was going to have a baby, he patiently followed God’s plan for his family. After Jesus was born, Joseph helped his family travel to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod during the murder of the Holy Innocents.
St. Joseph is an amazing saint for the pro-life movement because of his willingness to accept God’s plan, his immediate response of what God asked him to do, and his industrious spirit.
St. Joseph’s life should be a reminder to us of the importance of fatherhood. We can always turn to him as a spiritual father in times of need.
Draw a picture
While the Holy Family lived in Nazareth, they had a life just like yours, they worked, went to school, ate together, cleaned their house, and spent time with family and friends. Draw a picture either of a “special day” in the life of St. Joseph, such as the birth of Jesus, or of an “ordinary day” in the life of St. Joseph such as working or spending time with Jesus and Mary.
Poster Contest Rules (grades 1-8)
Drawings should be in bright colors using 8 ½” x 11” white poster board.
All drawings must pertain to the Respect Life theme, may contain some words, and should be freehand. Do not use magazine pictures or computer-generated drawings
Judging:
This Contest is for Schools and Religious Education Programs. Please select a 1st place poster
for each grade and submit posters to Diocese for judging.
(Please send only one poster per grade).
On the diocesan level, 2 winners will be selected for each grade. Winning posters will be published in a Respect Life Calendar. All first place winners will receive $25.00 prize. Parents/guardians of contest winners will be contacted either by email, mail, or phone.
Drawings will be judged based on grade level, creativity, clarity of message and visual appeal.
(All Posters are due at the Diocese no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021).
Revised Flyer Posters Catholic Schools 2021
Revised Flyer Posters Religious Education 2021
Create a YouTube video to raise awareness about the critical services local pregnancy centers provide to women in need.
Video must be 3 minutes or less in length.
Students with qualifying entries will be chosen as finalists. The first-place winner/s will receive a $75.00 cash prize.
The deadline for all submissions is Thursday, March 25, 2021. Email all entries to amarshall@diometuchen.org. Include name, address, phone, school, grade and parent's email.
For more detailed information, please see the informational flyer: