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Cardinal Joseph Tobin Award for Priestly Vocations 7th Grade Essay & Video Contest

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Save the date! The seventh-annual contest begins on

Monday,  January 27

The contest is open to all 7th graders within the Archdiocese of Newark who are in faith formation or attend Catholic school. See the flyer and packet for additional details and terms of entry.

Open to 7th graders in the Archdiocese of Newark

1

Students write an essay on:

What is the Roman Catholic Priesthood?

How is it a force for good in the world?

2

Finalists create a 3-4 minute video inspired by their essay

Entries to be posted by Newark Priest

$1,500.00 to the winner, $250 to finalists and cash bonus to teacher!

Download  the registration packet below. All details, including rules and important dates, can be found in the packet! 

Contact our office for more information or if you have any questions. Email newarkpriest@rcan.org or call (973) 313-6190.

TALK TO A NEWARK PRIEST
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