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  • 2020 KOC Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest

     
    All Chelmsford Catholic Collaborative students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in this year's KofC Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. Students are encouraged to write a 
    500-750 word essay on the following theme...
     
    How trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. The contest is open to students from St. Anne, St. Catherine, St. John, and St. Mary Parishes, and children / grandchildren of council members.

    First-place winners at each grade level will receive a monetary award from Bishop Ruocco Council, as well as having their essays submitted to the KofC State Council for additional judging and awards.

    Must Submit: Entry Form with Parental Consent along with Written Essay
    Deadline: Post Marked by November 2, 2020/ NO electronic submittal
    Mail To:  KofC Bishop Rocco Council 9275
                       P.O. Box 65  •  Chelmsford, MA 01824-0065
     
    To obtain an Entry Form, contact Knights of Columbus member Gene Bartos at gene.bartos@verizon.net

    For more information about the essay topic, please refer to the council website— knights9275.com—and click on Catholic Essay Contest.
  • 2019 Youth Essay Contest Winner...

    The local Bishop Ruocco council Knights of Columbus announces its winner this year for the Catholic Citizenship Essay contest. This year’s theme was “Discuss the Meaning of Virtue and how you Live and Embody the Virtue of Charity.” Participants in grades 8 - 12 in the four parishes of the Chelmsford and Littleton-Westfordcollaboratives that our council serves were eligible to submit essay entries. We are pleased to announce that the 12th grade winner is a St. John youth parishioner, James Tweneh. In addition to a monetary prize of $100, James’ essay has been submitted to the State Council for judging among participants throughout Massachusetts.

    2017 Youth Essay Contest Winners...

    The local Bishop Ruocco council Knights of Columbus announces the winners this year for the Catholic Citizenship Essay contest. This year’s theme was “The Importance of Religious Freedom.” Participants in grades 8 - 12 in the four parishes of the Chelmsford and Littleton-Westfordcollaboratives that our council serves were eligible to submit essay entries. We are pleased to announce three winners from our collaborative family! Our two 12th grade winners were Anna Mullane (1st place) and David McCarthy (2nd place). Kelly McCarthy was was the first place winner for grade 8. In addition to a monetary prize of $100, Anna and Kelly's essays have been submitted to the State Council for judging among participants throughout Massachusetts.

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      • Lent 2023
      • Blood Pressure Clinics
      • Capuchin Mobile Ministries
      • First Friday
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      • Shrines of Italy Pilgrimage
      • St. Patrick's Day Dinner
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      • Register in the Collaborative
      • Scholarship News and Announcements
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      • ACTS
      • Archdiocese of Boston
      • BINGO
      • Boy Scouts: Troop 77
      • Knights of Columbus
      • La Salette Shrine: Attleboro
      • Marriage Encounter
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      • Natural Family Planning
      • Project Rachel Ministry
      • Pro Life
      • Recovery
      • St. Vincent de Paul
      • The Institute for the New Evangelization
  • Stewardship
      • Stewardship: Living a Christ-Centered Life
      • On Line Giving
      • Weekly Offertory
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      • 2023 Grand Annual Campaign
      • 2023 Catholic Appeal
      • Financial Reports
      • St. Mary Elevator
      • Building Updates
      • End-Of-Year Donations
  • I would like to
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      • Register in the Collaborative
      • Get Married
      • Have My Child Baptized
      • Plan a Funeral
      • Request a Prayer Shawl
      • Reserve a Room
      • Subscribe to FLOCKNOTE
      • Complete My CORI Form
      • Be an Altar Server
      • Remember a Loved One
      • Request A Prayer
      • Report a Facility Issue
      • Get Directions
 
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