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Final Submission Date for Knights of Columbus Essay Contest
Fri, Oct 30
|St. Vital Parish
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. The contest is open to Grades 8 through 12 students.
Time & Location
Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 a.m. – 11:50 p.m.
St. Vital Parish, 4905 50 St, Beaumont, AB T4X 1J9, Canada
About the event
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. The contest is open to Grades 8 through 12 students. The essays are to be 500-750 words on the topic: "The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God” (taken from former U.S. President and K of C member John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address).
Judging is based on a point system up to 100 based on Content, Grammar and Style. We will be offering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes of $200.00, $100.00 and $50.00 respectively. Winners will be eligible for further International competition.
The Contest Entry Form must accompany the Essay. Entry Forms are available at the back of church or the K of C link to the Parish website.
Final submission date is November 15, 2026. Send essays for judging to: Knights of Columbus c/o 4816 – 58…