CCHD arts contest for youth grades 7 - 12

Now announcing the 2011 CCHD Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest!

The Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest is an annual contest organized by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). It is designed as a tool for schools and parishes to engage Catholics in grades 7 through 12 in learning about the causes of poverty, Catholic social teaching, and CCHD.

The 2011 contest theme is: “Our Faith, Our Mission, Our Future: Building Community, Overcoming Poverty, Defending Human Dignity.”

Lesson plans and activities, contest information, and rules can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/contestmaterials.shtml. Please note that all types of art (e.g. video, song, painting, acting, writing, etc.) are welcome!.

Questions about the contest? Contact us in the Missions Office for answers, resources and the local deadline for entries.