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2017-2018 Pro-Life Poster Contest Winners

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

The Office of Family Life would like to announce the Pro-Life Poster contest winners! 

This art contest was open to children and youth, 1st grade through high school in the Diocese of Laredo. Original art such as drawings, pictures, or paintings on posters were submitted to the contest. The winning posters focused on the theme: "Be not afraid of defending life. God is with us!”                                             

The Winners were be determined by a panel consisting of Mrs. Martha Miller (Director of the Family Life Office), Fr. Anthony Mendoza (Vicar-General of the Diocese), and Fr. Francisco Quiroz (Adult Religion Education and Vocations Director). The winners were chosen based on originality, beauty, and conformity to the theme stated above.

There are three categories of entries: 1st–5th grade (elementary), 6th– 8th grade (middle school), and High School (9th-12th). Each winner selected received a $25 gift card. The grand prize winner recevied a $100 gift card.

Here are the results:

In the Elementary School division, the winner is Javier Enrique Escobedo, a 3rd grade student at Blessed Sacrament School.

In the Middle School division, the winner is Hector Garcia, a 6th grade student at Blessed Sacrament School.

In the High School division, the winner is Sarajane Smith, an 11th grade student at Saint Agustin High School.

The Grand Prize winner is Andrea Sanchez an 11th  grade student  at Saint Agustin High School.

The Grand Prize Winner's artwork will be used to promote the 2018 Rosary Walk to be held on January 21, 2018.

Thank you for supporting the Family Life Ministry!

Wishing you abundant blessings, 

Martha E. Miller
Family Life Director
Diocese of Laredo
Pastoral Center
1201 Corpus Christi Street
Laredo, Texas
Tel. (956) 727-2140
Fax (956) 764-7842