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Catholic San Francisco
July 28, 2020
The Office of Human Life & Dignity of the Archdiocese of San Francisco has announced its annual Respect Life Essay Contest. This is the contest’s 32nd year.
“Students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Catholic schools and religious education classes, as well as home schooled students in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, are invited to participate,” the office said in the announcement.
This year’s theme is “Open Wide Our Hearts to All God’s Children.”
In a letter to priests Valerie Schmalz, office director, said the contest offers “grade appropriate questions” that she hoped “will allow teachers to present materials so that students may address the serious questions of racism and human dignity and life in the context of our wonderful Catholic teaching.”
Entries, postmarked by Oct. 31, 2020, should be sent to: Respect Life Program, Office of Human Life & Dignity, Archdiocese of San Francisco, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco 94109. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 31, 2020.
On Jan. 18, 2021, winners will be posted at www.sfarch.org/essay-contest. Winners will receive cash awards depending on grade level.
Visit www.sfarch.org/essay-contest for complete information on the essay contest including application, rules, and eligibility.