Congratulations to the dozens of talented artists who entered the True, Good and Beautiful Art Contest presented by the Offices of Catholic Schools, Faith Formation and Youth and Young Adult Ministry! The judges were amazed at the thoughtful and creative artworks submitted in response to the theme, “What does the Eucharist mean to you?” 

The winners for each category are listed below. As there were no entries in the high school division, two runners-up are named in each category.  

Grades K-4 

First place:

Eliana DeVellis 
Grade 4, List Elementary School, Frankenmuth 
Blessed Trinity Parish, Frankenmuth 

The judges noted Eliana’s use of color and symbolism in the clouds, particularly the chalice and Host. One judge mused that it showed that “the Incarnation changes all creation.” The judges especially liked the way the painting showed a personal relationship with Jesus, as the subject walks with the Lord. The Holy Spirit, represented by a dove, completes the composition. 

Runners-Up: 

Maple Reder 
Grade 4, Homeschool 
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Bay City 

 

 

 

 

Samuel Lewis 
Grade 1, Homeschool 
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Bay City 

 

Grades 5-8:

First Place: 

Mea Wesley 
Grade 8, St. Brigid Catholic School, Midland
Holy Family Parish, Saginaw 

The judges appreciate the beauty of the sketches. The judges liked the life blossoming from the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Host, which reflect the Body and Blood of Christ. On the back, Mea wrote, “The Eucharist, to me, means LIFE!” We see the abundance of life reflected in the piece, as it calls to mind the parable of the seed planted in fertile ground that bears much fruit. 

Runners-Up: 

Isabella Getzinger 
Grade 8, St. Brigid Catholic School, Midland 
St. Brigid of Kildare Parish, Midland 

Bethany Reder 
Grade 7, Homeschool 
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Bay City 

 

People’s Choice Award 

First Place: 
Reina Prior 
Grade 7, St. Brigid Catholic School, Midland
St. Brigid of Kildare Parish, Midland

Runners-Up: 

Simon Reder 
Grade 6, Homeschool 
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Bay City 

Sylvia Reder 
Grade 3, Homeschool 
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Bay City 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to all the students who participated in this year's contest!  

First place winners will receive:

• $75 cash prize from the Knights of Columbus Councils #414, #2740, #4102, #12423, Father Flajole Council #2986 and the Bishop Murphy Assembly #0491 Fourth Degree
• Monstrance socks from Sock Religious
• Catholic stickers from Sock Religious

Runners-up will receive:

• $30 cash prize from the Knights of Columbus Councils #414, #2740, #4102, #12423, Father Flajole Council #2986 and the Bishop Murphy Assembly #0491 Fourth Degree
• Monstrance socks from Sock Religious
• Catholic stickers from Sock Religious

To view all the entries in this year's contest, click here.

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