May 18 Due Date – UOL ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST
UOL ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST
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UOL ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST

“Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.” James 1:19


Pre-school/Kindergarten
Draw a picture of how we should act while hearing the Gospel.

Grades 1 & 2 – Write two sentences and draw a picture.
Write two sentences and draw a picture of a time when it is better to listen before acting.

Grades 3 & 4 – Write 3 to 4 sentences (and a picture may be included).
We are taught in school that bullying is not good. How would listening before acting help you to know what to do when someone bullies you or when you see someone being bullied?

Grades 5 & 6 – Essay should be 35 – 50 words in length.
Explain the verse, Psalm 34:13, “keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies” as it relates to 5th and 6th graders and the Convention theme “slow to speak”. Who are your neighbors and how can words be used to harm them? How could choosing to listen first, and then act do the opposite?

Grades 7 & 8 – Essay should be 75 words in length.
In Matthew 5:39 Christ says “…But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also…” Explain how you apply this gospel passage to your daily life.

Grades 9 & 10 – Essay should be 150 – 200 words in length.
In Proverbs 12:18, it is said that “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise bring healing”. Relate this gospel verse to the theme: “Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger”.

Grades 11 & 12 – Essay should be 200- 500 words in length.
As one continues to read the Letter of James, in 1:22 he says to “…Be doers of the world and not just hearers only…” What does James mean by this and why does he tell us that?

Adult 18 and over – Essay should be a minimum of 500 words in length.
With all the turmoil in the world, many value swift, strong action over listening and empathy. How might the words of James (“Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger”) be used to bring peace to our world?


CONTEST GUIDELINES AND RULES

1. Entries must be postmarked by May 18, 2016.
2. NO NAMES ON THE FRONT OF ANY ENTRY.
3. All entries must include the following information:
a. Participant’s first and last name
b. Age and grade in school
c. The name and address of participant’s parish, including city and state
4. Drawings no larger than 12” x 18” and NO name on the front of drawing. Please attach a COVER PAGE or use the BACK of the drawing for the information listed above.
5. Written entries must be on 8 ½” x 11” papers. Include a cover page with the identifying information listed above. Entries for 9th grade and above must be typed or printed.


ALL ENTRIES WILL BE JUGED FOR CONTENT, CREATIVITY AND NEATNESS.
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER May 18, 2016.


Mail entries to
UOL Essay Contest
C/o Teresa Linck
8 Carina Dr.
Milltown, NJ 08850

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