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Calling all students to enter Find our Patron Saint contest sponsored by archdiocese, WDEO
The Michigan Catholic
Published October 30, 2009
Contest guidelines:
Grades K-3: Send in a drawing of your chosen saint in any medium (e.g. pencil, watercolor, crayon, etc.) on 8.5-inch x 11-inch paper. On the back of your submission, print your name, age, school including city, phone number, as well as the name of your chosen saint. Unfortunately, artwork cannot be returned to owner.
Grades 4-6: Submit an essay of 100-150 words, either clearly handwritten or typed (double-spaced, 12-point font, and 1-inch margins). On the back of the page, print your name, age, school including city, phone number, as well as the name of your chosen saint.
Grades 7-12: Submit an essay of 250 words, typed, double-spaced, 12-point font and 1-inch margins. On the back of the page, print your name, age, school including city, phone number, as well as the name of your chosen saint.
All drawings and essays must be postmarked no later than Nov. 30, and sent to:
Finding Our Patron Saint Contest
Office of Communications
Archdiocese of Detroit
305 Michigan Ave., 4th Floor
Detroit, 48226
Electronic files in either Microsoft Word or PDF format may be sent to findingourpatron@aod.org. |
Detroit - As names of prospective patron saints continue marching in, time is running short for area Catholics to be a part of history.
In late September, Archbishop Allen Vigneron called on the counsel of area Catholics to help him choose a patron saint for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Many heeded his call, including students from across the archdiocese.
Interest in naming the patron saint was so great, a full-fledged contest was created.
Joe Kohn, director of public relations for the archdiocese, says the Finding Our Patron Saint contest will provide an opportunity for students be a part of something important, and to learn from the examples of the saints.
"We hope this is a way younger students can get involved, and at the same time learn more about the saints and what it means for a saint to intercede for us," Kohn said. "We've had a healthy response already on the archdiocesan Web site (www.AODonline.org) - the Catholic faithful really want to be a part of the process of picking a patron saint. Likewise, we hope that our younger generations can get involved through this contest."
Tamra Hull Fromm, marketing director for Catholic schools, says she believes Archbishop Vigneron's desire to seek counsel from students sends a powerful message.
"It's both impressive and moving that Archbishop Vigneron is asking Catholic school students to assist him in finding a patron saint for our archdiocese," Fromm said. "It shows his commitment to Catholic education. And, by identifying a man or woman of great faith and life example to intercede for our local Church, our children will hopefully better understand the Catholic doctrine of the 'communion of saints.'"
The contest, sponsored by The Michigan Catholic, the Department for Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools, and Ave Maria Radio, is geared toward K-12 students but remains open to all Catholics.
Nominations should represent a holy man or woman - or a group of holy men or women - who has a special connection to Detroit and its needs.
Student contest winners will be announced Dec. 9 on WDEO - Ave Maria Radio (990 AM) and on the archdiocesan Web site and then published in the Dec. 11 issue of The Michigan Catholic. The subjects of the winning essays and drawing will not necessarily be selected as the patron saint of Detroit. The winning essays and drawing will be published in The Michigan Catholic newspaper. In addition, WDEO will feature the winners on a special broadcast.
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