Annual Archdiocesan
Respect Life
Essay Contest

Students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades--in Catholic schools and religious education classes, as well as homeschooled students in the Archdiocese of San Francisco--are invited to participate.
 Winning students will receive cash awards, depending on grade level.

The 2020-2021 Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay & Art Contest theme:
Open Wide Our Hearts to All God’s Children. The grade-appropriate questions were developed with the support of Mrs. M. Robinson, St. Veronica Catholic School, and Ms. Katie Levine, chair of the Religious Studies Department at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. We are truly grateful to them. 

Downloadable 2020-2021 Respect Life Essay & Art Contest documents:
Essay Contest Guidelines 2020-21
Essay Contest Questions for High School 2020-21
Essay Contest Questions for Elementary School 2020-21
Letter to Principals, Pastors, Religious Education Leaders and Parents 2020-21
Attachment Form 2020-21
Promotional Flyer English 2020-21
Promotional Flyer Spanish 2020-21

Essays and Entries, postmarked Oct. 31, 2020  need to be sent to: Respect Life Program Office of Human Life & Dignity, 
 Archdiocese of San Francisco, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109
ORGANIZED BY: Office of Human Life and Dignity. To learn more about our office go here: https://www.sfarchdiocese.org/hld

October 31, 2020 is the last date entries will be accepted.
Please submit ALL ENTRIES 
On Monday, January 18, 2021, winners will be posted at sfarch.org/essay-contest.

If COVID-19 restrictions permit, a Special Mass and Awards Ceremony with Reception will be held in early 2021, the date and time will be determined closer to the date and it will be posted on our website sfarch.org/essay-contest.

Questions? Contact prolife@sfarch.org
¿Tiene preguntas? Contacte a prolilfe@sfarch.org