The Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest is returning!
Briefly, participating boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade create a 11x17 poster with the theme "Keep Christ in Christmas." They should be original works of an individual person. The posters (due by 12/18/2024) will be judged under the following criteria:
- Slogan - How clearly is the theme presented?
- Visuals - How well do the visuals convey the message?
- Overall Impact - How effective was the poster in capturing your attention and causing you to reflect on the topic?
Click the button above to download the application form, or pick up a hard copy application (and blank 11x17” paper) after each mass at the “Keep Christ in Christmas” table just outside the main church entrance during the weekends of 11/30-12/1 and 12/7-12/8 (Table in the Parish Center in conjunction with “Breakfast with Saint Nicholas”). Contest rules are on the reverse side of the application form.
Posters with completed and signed applications attached, can be dropped off at two locations (Please be sure to write the child’s name and grade on the reverse side of the poster, in the event the form gets separated):
- The display box in the parish hall foyer.
- The display box in the church narthex, from December 1-18, 2024.
Prizes!
The KC Council will award gift cards to the
top three poster winners of FIVE separate grade groups as follows:
| Place/Grade |
Kindergarten |
Grades 1-2 |
Grades 3-4 |
Grades 5-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
| 1st Place | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| 2nd Place | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| 3rd Place | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
Posters will be judged over the Christmas break, and winners will be notified of an awards presentation in January 2025.
Beside the above 15 winners, all entries are winners! We will also arrange for the completed posters to be displayed in the Parish Center through the Christmas season through Epiphany. Last year, we displayed all these submitted posters to show the true meaning of Christmas!
Additional Use of the Posters
After this Christmas season ends, we will provide the posters to various Assisted Living Facilities to display in their facilities next Christmas. Some seniors are currently enjoying last year’s posters!
Our Council would love to have our youth spend some time and effort to recognize the true meaning of Christmas, and we are praying this contest assists in that focus!
Feel free to contact Roger Caruso, contest chairman, at 813-767-0071 (cell) or
MRMRCARUSO@MSN.COM, if you have any questions with regard to this event.
