KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST NOTE: This is NOT the Patriotic Essay Contest...That is sponsored by the Fourth Degree! IMPORTANT:

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST NOTE: This is NOT the Patriotic Essay Contest...That is sponsored by the Fourth Degree! IMPORTANT: Make sure you are using the current theme! Eligibility This contest is open to all Catholic students in grades 8-12 during the current school year Rules and Regulations  Essays must reflect the assigned theme and topic and be submitted by the published deadline  Essay must be the original work of the contestant  Essay must be typed on 8 ½”x11” paper, single sided, double spaced, with one line margins.  Essay must be between 500 and 750 words long  Name of student should appear ONLY the entry form  The entry form should be stapled to the essay

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST Categories  There will be one winner in each grade level at the Council, Diocesan, State and International contests  Each contestant will compete against contestants in their same grade level Judging Essays will be judged on a 100-Point scoring system. 20 Points for Overall impression - How well does the essay explain the stand of the writer regarding the topic 30 Points for Content - How clearly is the theme presented? 20 Points for Grammar - How well is the essay written with respect to sentence, structure, paragraph construction and spelling? 30 Points for Style - Does the essay show creativity, imagination and development of the topic in a compelling style?

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST How to Conduct a Council-Level Contest o Organize your program and prepare to implement your plans early in the Fraternal Year. o Publicize and conduct program through public and private schools, keeping in mind only Catholic students can participate in the program o Publicize Program through local Church and council bulletins. o Publicize program through CCD Programs and Youth Organizations. o Order Essay Contest Kits Online Or by mail at the beginning of the fraternal year using Form EA-KIT (Deadline to order is September 1, 2014).

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST Program Deadlines  September 1, 2014 – Deadline for councils to order essay contest kit from Supreme  January 31, Deadline for councils to submit their winning entries to the Diocesan Administrator  January 31, 2015 – Deadline for councils to submit Essay Contest Participation Form 4216 to Supreme AND the State Youth Director  February 28, Deadline for Diocesan Administrators to submit winning entries to State Youth Director  March 21, State Poster Contest in Houma Winners 1st Place winners in each grade level at the diocesan level will receive a plaque. 1 st Place winners at the state level will receive a plaque and a check for $ nd Place winners at the state level will receive a certificate and a check for $ Awards for the council level winners are at the discretion of the council.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST For More Information:  Supreme Website-  There is a guidebook in the kit from Supreme that will aid you in conducting the program.  Contact Your State Youth Director: Darryl J. Barrios (Home) (Cell)