Grow Your Catholic Faith & Giving Journey!
Express Your Love for Mary, Our Blessed Mother
$1,150 in Prizes for a Scholarship
or Your Favorite Catholic Charity or Religious Order!
How do I enter?
Please read the full details below:
Please answer the following question in the format you prefer
(Choose ONE – Video OR Powerpoint OR Written Essay):
Overall Theme: Why is Mary important to your faith?
Specifics to Include: which Marian title do you find most meaningful, and why?
- Video: A 5-minute (maximum length) video recorded via Loom. (www.loom.com)
- PowerPoint: A 5-minute (max) PowerPoint with a voiceover explaining your answer.
- Written Essay: A 3-page (max) essay. (Format as follows: Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced, standard margins)
Please click below to see a video explaining how you can enter with the Loom.com or Powerpoint options.
Remember: All submissions must include a signed release form. Please click here to download this form.
What are the prizes?
1st Prize ($1,000 grand total)
- A $500 Scholarship for your continuing religious education! (Religious education, mission trip, San Pedro retreats, or Catholic School tuition — You Choose!)
And
- $500 for the parish or ministry of your choice!
2nd Prize
- A $100 donation made to a Catholic charitable organization or religious order of your choice!
3rd Prize
- A $50 donation made to a Catholic charitable organization or religious order of your choice!
What are the titles to choose from?
Mother of Good Counsel
Queen of the Universe
Queen of Peace
Mother of Mercy
Mother of God
Mother of the Church
Mother of Grace
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Czestochowa
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Queen of Heaven and Earth
Our Lady of Fatima
Undoer of Knots
Mother of the Sorrowful
Mother of Wisdom
Immaculate Mary
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Who can enter the contest?
Any incoming or outgoing middle school student enrolled in a parish faith formation, religious education, youth ministry, or other catechetical formation program during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Evaluation Criteria
- Did the submission address the prompt?
- Ideas are engaging, arranged in a coherent order, and constructed with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- The submission uses language, grammar, and sentence structure at or above a middle school level.
What do I include in my entry?
Please submit your entry with the following information included:
- Your Full Name
- The name of the Parish you attend
- What youth ministry you participate in
- Your chosen submission type; Either: A Video OR a Powerpoint OR a written essay. (Details above. Choose only ONE.)
Remember: All submissions must include a signed release form.
Where do I send my entry and what is the deadline?
Please submit your entry to Rosie Camous at rcamous@cfocf.org by May 26, 2020, 5:00 PM EST.
Remember: All submissions must include a signed release form.
When will the winners be announced?
June 2020
What happens if any scholarship money remains?
You can donate it to a local Catholic charitable organization of your choice.
How can my parents or I (with their permission) share exciting news about the Marian contest?
Your parents can like or share The Catholic Foundation’s social media posts at:
What social media hashtags can my parents or I (with their permission) use to promote the Marian contest?
#MarianContest
#HolyMother
#BlessedMother
#MotherMary
#CatholicYouthMinistry
#msYouthMinistry
#FaithFormation
#CatholicFaithFormation
#CatholicMinistry
#CatholicFaith
#CatholicGiving
#CatholicCharity
#CatholicFoundationCF
#Catholic
If my friends or classmates want contest information, what should I tell them?
Share this webpage with them: www.cfocf.org/mariancontest/
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please contact Rosie Camous at rcamous@cfocf.org if you have any questions.