“ Jesus I trust in You” is a simple prayer (Divine Mercy Chaplet) offering hope and peace. How do I explain the power of this prayer to someone experiencing anxiety or fear, such as from an unplanned pregnancy ?
DEADLINE : Midnight, Dec 15, 2026
See Rules on attached flyers
Please advertise the contest as soon as possible, through bulletin announcements (see sample attached), talking to CCD classes, submitting to local schools and newspapers. Enclosed is a sample flyer with entry instructions, which may be freely reproduced. Thanks.
Prepared By: John P. Matuszewski 603-434-4098
Approved By: Roy K. Dennehy 603-552-5270;
SAMPLE -- Requested Bulletin Announcement (GK’s)
It would be best if you could run it several weekends between now and the middle of Dec, 2026. Thanks for whatever you can do.
ATTENTION: Jr. High School & Sr. High School STUDENTS
The NH Knights of Columbus is once again conducting a Student Respect Life Essay Contest for any Jr-High (Gr 6,7,8) or Sr-High (Gr 9,10,11,12) student in NH (not just Catholics or Knights). Up to six cash awards of $100 may be made. The theme for this year’s contest is:
“ Jesus I trust in You” is a simple prayer (Divine Mercy Chaplet) offering hope and peace. How do I explain the power of this prayer to someone experiencing anxiety or fear, such as from an unplanned pregnancy ?
DEADLINE: Midnight, Dec 15, 2026
See (e.g., bulletin board, table at rear of church, KC member name & phone, etc., …) for entry instructions and further details.
Your Name
Your Council
Your Phone
PRESS RELEASE
The NH Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Respect Life Essay Contest. The contest is open to any Jr-High (grades 6,7,8) and Sr-High (grades 9,10,11,12) student in NH (not just Catholic or Knights). The NH Knights of Columbus will make up to six cash awards of $100.
The theme for this year’s contest is:
“ Jesus I trust in You” is a simple prayer (Divine Mercy Chaplet) offering hope and peace. How do I explain the power of this prayer to someone experiencing anxiety or fear, such as from an unplanned pregnancy ?
DEADLINE: Midnight, Dec 15, 2026
RULES: Essays may not be longer than 500 words; typed, and submitted as a PDF or Word Document and emailed to . Include student name, age, grade, school, parent name and address, phone, parish and email.
Students may obtain help & information, including from parents, teachers, friends, and internet, but the essay itself must be their own work.
Further contest details may be obtained from KofC NH contest chairman John P. Matuszewski (603-434-4098; ) or KofC NH State Pro-Life Director, Roy Dennehy (603-552-5270; ).
