Background:  The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 based on three principles:  Charity, Unity and Fraternity.  In 2018, K of C members donated more than $185.7 million and provided 76.7 million hours of service to Charity.

Essay Theme:  To most people, hope means a belief that things will turn out all right.  To the Church hope means much more.  The Church defines hope as “the placing of our trust in Christ’s promises and relying on the Holy Spirit for assistance.”  Based on the definition that the church holds; how do you maintain a sense of hope in your life?  Beyond that, how do you share that hope with others?

• Who may enter:  OLV parishioners in the 8th Grade at ANY school (including home-schooled)
• Submission period: Saturday, January 29-Monday, February 14, 2022 (closes at Midnight)
• Submit your essay and any questions to:  essay@olvnorthville.net
• Formats:  Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or, if handwritten, scanned as PDF (.pdf)
• Word Count: 500 words, maximum

IMPORTANT:  In your email, please include Your name, school, grade (which is 8th, right?), the name of your parent(s), address, and telephone number.

Essays will be judged on:

• Thorough examination of the theme
• Style
• Grammar, spelling, and composition   

PRIZES!

1st  Place:    $500 ($250 cash and $250 toward the charity of your choice)
2nd Place:   $300 ($150 cash and $150 toward the charity of your choice)
3rd Place:   $150 ($75 cash and $75 toward the charity of your choice)

Note:  Submitted essays must be the sole and original creation of the declared contest participant.  Essays once submitted become the property of OLV’s Knights of Columbus.  Winners will be notified the week of February 21, and asked to propose the charity of their choice when prizes are awarded.

Submission Period and Contact:  Saturday, January 29 through Monday, February 14, 2022 (contest closes at midnight).  Email to essay@olvnorthville.net.