Youth Apostles Institute sponsors pro-life essay contest

Published: 2005-10-06

McLEAN, Va. (CNS) -- The Youth Apostles Institute, an association of priests and laity dedicated to youth ministry in the Catholic Church, is sponsoring its 12th annual pro-life essay contest for young people in seventh through 12th grade. The contest deadline is Nov. 15; the contest calls for 400-word essays on the theme "The best way to love the unborn is ... ." "Since 1994, thousands of teens in the Diocese of Arlington -- and some from outside the diocese as well -- have participated," said John Iekel, pro-life ministry coordinator for the institute. U.S. savings bonds worth $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded to the top three winners in each of two divisions -- junior (seventh and eighth grade) and senior (ninth through 12th grade). Entries must be mailed to: John Iekel, Youth Apostles Institute, 1600 Carlin Lane, McLean, VA 22101, or e-mailed to: prolife@youthapostles.org. Questions about the contest may be addressed to Iekel by phone at: (703) 556-0914, or by e-mail to: prolife@youthapostles.org.

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