Congratulations Diocesan 2015 CCHD Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest Winners
The Office of Advocacy and Justice is pleased to announce the diocesan winners of the 2015 CCHD Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest. Our First Place winners are now competing at the national level with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) in Washington, DC. Judging results for the national contest should be available within the next few weeks.
Please place the 2016 CCHD Multi-Media Youth Arts contest on your calendar (deadline March 1, 2016). Our office staff members are available to meet with teachers over the summer or during the school year to explain the guidelines and goals of this program. See more at the CCHD website. The contest is open to ALL middle and high school diocesan youth. Entries can be made through our Catholic Schools, Parish Faith Formation Programs, Parish Youth Groups, and Diocesan Homeschool Groups.
Thank you to all the students and schools who participated in this project to understand the issues of poverty and justice in the light of our faith.
First Place Winners:
10-12 Grade Category – Crystal Xiong, Santa Fe Catholic High School (12th grade)
Title of art entry: “Do Justice, Love Goodness, Walk Humbly with God” (Chalk on black)
Teacher: Mrs. Lucille Pfund Principal: Matthew Franzino
7-9th Grade Category – Mateo Dziedzic and William Lloyd – St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School (7th grade)
Title of art entry: “Poverty and You” (video)
Teacher: Mrs. Gilda Brink Principal: Ms. Lorianne Rotz
Watch the "Poverty and You" video on our website HERE!
Second Place Winner:
Jessica Bailes, Maddison Barry, Angelina Khourisader, Clare Lawrence, Danielle Nguyen
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School (8th grade)
Title of art entry: “The Change Two Feet Can Make” (video and music)
Teacher: Mrs. Gilda Brink Principal: Ms. Lorianne Rotz
Third Place Winner:
Callie Hildenbrand – St. Margaret Mary Catholic School (7th grade)
Title of art entry: “From the Bottom to the Top” (mixed medium)
Teacher: Ana Forman/Sr. Rosemary Finnegan
Principal: Mrs. Kathleen Walsh
See a complete list of winners here!
2015 Florida Respect Life Conference
October 23 & 24 in Tallahassee
October 23th, Friday:
5:15 pm - Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
6:15 pm - Reception and Conference Check-In (Parish Hall)
7:00 pm - Conference Opening, Welcome (Church)
7:30 pm - Speaker (Church)
8:15 pm - Singing / Performance (Church or Parish Hall)
9:15 pm – Conclusion
October 24th, Saturday:
8:00 am – Mass at the Co-Cathedral
9:30 am - Rest of conference at Grand Ballroom.
FSU Alumni Center. Catered lunch and dinner
A block of rooms has been reserved at several different hotels. Attendees may book their rooms here!
For more information, please contact:
Rachel's Vineyard Post-Abortion Retreat
October 23-25, 2015 at San Pedro Center in Winter Park. If you have been affected by abortion and need healing, community and the love of God, this retreat is for you. This confidential retreat offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where women and men find healing and reconciliation for the most painful experience of abortion. For more information or to register, please contact Michele Gill or Jessica Cuadros:
rachelsvineyardorlando@gmail.com.
You may also visit www.rachelsvineyard.org for information about Rachel's Vineyard.
Presentations Available from the Office of Advocacy and Justice
Are you a Teacher?...Director of Religious Education?... Catechist?...Youth Minister?...or Ministry Head? As schools and parish groups are planning their events this year, consider bringing in a speaker from the Office of Advocacy and Justice. We offer presentations on a variety of topics including:
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Faithful Citizenship
- Stem Cell Research
- Death Penalty
- Living Wills
- Environmental Stewardship
- Post-Abortion
- Social Justice
- Fair Trade
- Food Packaging Events with Catholic Relief Services
- and more!
To schedule a workshop or for more information; contact the Office of Advocacy and Justice: 407-658-1818 ext. 2086 ksantalla@orlandodiocese.org.
The Alliance for Fair Food & Student/Farmworker Alliance Are Hiring
The Alliance for Fair Food (AFF) and the Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) are seeking 1-2 Immokalee-based staff members to help coordinate the national Campaign for Fair Food. Staff members are compensated with a modest, livable salary with health benefits. A commitment of at least two years and proficiency in English/Spanish are required.
Click here to read the full description and apply. Deadline for the staff application is April 30, 2015.
Intern Position
The ally team is seeking 1-2 summer interns. Interns should be flexible to organize with a diverse array of Fair Food allies including but not limited to students and youth, communities of faith, and food justice organizations. Responsibilities include development of campaign strategy together with CIW and other allies, regular communication with the Fair Food network, office assistance, and on-the-ground support for members of the Immokalee community.
A minimum commitment of 3-5 months is preferred; start date is flexible. Interns receive free housing and a modest monthly stipend.
Click here to read the full description and apply. Deadline for the intern application is April 30, 2015.
Are You Looking for a New Novena?
The Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena Begins April 22nd. More information....
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