Overview

Virtue is a firm habit of doing good, guiding our actions by reason and faith. All Christians, including leaders, are called to live virtuously, fostering a relationship with the Holy Trinity.

This year's contest invites Catholic youth (grades 8–12) to write a 500–750 word essay on "The Two Most Important Virtues for an Elected Leader." Participants should discuss why these virtues matter and how they can be identified in leaders.

Essays will be judged on grammar, style, creativity, and theme development. Join us in promoting civic engagement and faith-filled values!

Contest Details

Virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do good. It governs our acts, orders our passions, and guides our conduct by reason and faith. It also encourages Christians to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity. The call to live a virtuous life applies to individuals in every state of life and occupation, including our elected leaders. 

In an essay of 500-750 words, what are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and why?  How can you determine if the leader has these virtues?

This contest encourages today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in grades 8 to 12 (public, private, parochial or home schools during the current school year) in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. The essay should be 500-750 words on a specific topic, changing every other year. Entrants will be judged on grammar, style, and how clearly they present the theme in a way that showcases creativity, imagination and overall development of the topic.

Submission

Please Submit your completed essays to this Google Form. Be sure to have the contestant's parents fill out the appropriate fields and information.

Google Form Link