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PRO-LIFE ESSAY CONTEST 2022
The Culture of Life Studies Program’s annual pro-life essay contest began in 2017 and is now held annually during Respect Life Month in October. Cosponsored by the Institute for Excellence in Writing, this contest, traditionally for middle schoolers and older, gives children the opportunity to share their knowledge and thoughts about pro-life topics. And it’s a great way for them to win incredible prizes!
2022 Essay PROMPTS
Middle School
How can the example of your favorite pro-life saint lead you to live a life dedicated to protecting vulnerable people?
Write 500 words responding to the essay prompt. Have your parent, legal guardian, or teacher submit your essay using this form.
If you have any issues submitting your essay using the form, you can email it directly to clsp@all.org.
Deadline: Extended!! The deadline is now November 7, 2022 (11:59pm Pacific time)
High School
Changing hearts and minds requires us to speak kindly and with compassion while we stand up for the truth. In the case of abortion, this means that we must teach that a preborn baby is a baby from the first moment of creation. How can you stand up for the truth in charity yet not compromise the truth? In a well-thought-out 500-word essay, explain what you would say to someone who advocates for abortion.
Write 500 words responding to the essay prompt. Have your parent, legal guardian, or teacher submit your essay using this form.
If you have any issues submitting your essay using the form, you can email it directly to clsp@all.org.
Deadline: Extended!! The deadline is now November 7, 2022 (11:59pm Pacific time)
Congratulations to our 2022 winners!
High School
1st Place: Naomi Shipley
“Walking through the Hurt Togther“
$250
Publication in Celebrate Life Magazine
A one-year subscription to Celebrate Life Magazine
Publication on the Culture of Life Studies Program’s website
Who Was the REAL Margaret Sanger? DVD
An assortment of pro-life goodies (stickers, prayer cards, bookmarks, and pins)
2nd Place: Angela Thorne
“Speaking in Love”
$150
Publication on the Culture of Life Studies Program’s website
Who Was the REAL Margaret Sanger? DVD
An assortment of pro-life goodies (stickers, prayer cards, bookmarks, and pins)
3rd Place: Anastasia Griesbauer
“Truth with Love”
$75
Publication on the Culture of Life Studies Program’s website
Who Was the REAL Margaret Sanger? DVD
An assortment of pro-life goodies (stickers, prayer cards, bookmarks, and pins)
Honorable Mention: Mary-Clare Franco
“Truth with Charity”
$25
Publication on the Culture of Life Studies Program’s website
Middle School
1st Place: Maryrose Therese Campbell
“Strength and a Smile”
$250
Publication in Celebrate Life Magazine
A one-year subscription to Celebrate Life Magazine
A copy of CLSP’s Maximilian Kolbe lesson
An assortment of pro-life goodies (stickers, prayer cards, bookmarks, and pins)
2nd Place: Xavier Opalacz
“Defending the Vulnerable”
$150
Publication on the Culture of Life Studies Program’s website
A copy of CLSP’s Maximilian Kolbe lesson
An assortment of pro-life goodies (stickers, prayer cards, bookmarks, and pins)
3rd Place: Eve Morse
“Saint Damien: Helper of the Helpless”
$75
Publication on the Culture of Life Studies Program’s website
A copy of CLSP’s Maximilian Kolbe lesson
An assortment of pro-life goodies (stickers, prayer cards, bookmarks, and pins)
Honorable Mention: Jordi Hagen
“Honoring Life”
$25
Publication on the Culture of Life Studies Program’s website