Keep Christ in Christmas
Congratulations, Mai for being chosen as an International Runner-Up!
Dear Mai,
On behalf of the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors, I am privileged to congratulate
you on being selected as the Runner-up in the 2023 – 2024 International Keep Christ in
Christmas Poster Contest in the Grade 7-8 division. Young people have unique
perspectives and talents to offer, and as our future, we must emphasize the paramount
importance of engaging young people in their faith.
Your poster was chosen from hundreds of entries and truly represents the importance of
ensuring that Christ, our Savior, is placed at the forefront of this holiday. I hope that
your poster, along with the many others designed by young people in countless
parishes and communities, will remind us of the true meaning of Christmas. As a reward
for your efforts, the Knights of Columbus is pleased to present you with a check, which
will be mailed to you directly shortly.
Thank you for participating in our Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest.
Once again, Mai, congratulations to you!
Sincerely yours,
Patrick E. Kelly
Supreme Knight
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS POSTER CONTEST
Through the years, the religious significance of Christmas has been replaced by ever-growing commercialism and phrases such as "Season’s Greetings", "Merry Xmas" and "Santa’s Day." We, as Catholic gentlemen and an organization that actively promotes our faith, can sponsor a program to instill the true reason for the season. This progam is fun for our youth and easy to conduct.
Fun because of the opportunity to witness the creativity and optimism of the young people in your community.
Easy because you can tap into existing structures like schools, CYO's, Squires circles, etc., to do a lot of preliminary work. It can also provide excellent local, and potentially international, publicity for the council.
Timeline for 2024-25
Council judging by December 31stwith delivery to your District Deputy
District Deputy judging before your Chapters January meeting
Chapter judging by January 31st with delivery to the State Chair
Anthony Biliskov
Keep Christ in Christmas Chairman
Contest Forms & Info
2022-2023 State Winning Entries
State winners of the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. They have all been received by Supreme and await judging of International winners.
We had great participation numbers throughout all six dioceses.
Age 5-7
Grace Williams Council 16126, Springfield
Jackson Volk Council 665, Effingham
Age 8-10
Clara Williams Council 16126, Springfield
Norah Mueller Council 4741, Millstadt
Age 11-14
Lauren Eckart Council 12152, Red Bud
Eva Solana Council 13123, Rockford