2009 A.R.O.Y. Writing Festival Announced

Young people across our Episcopate are invited and encouraged to participate in this year's A.R.O.Y. Writing Festival!  Entries are to be a maximum of 500 words in length and be on the following subject:

The Church (our Faith) is often compared to a "family."  This family is of great importance, and is made up of unique pieces that work together, love one another, depend on each other, learn from and teach one another, etc.  Keeping these ideas in mind, consider the following: Why is it important for clergy, parents and parishioners to be actively involved and supportive in the life and activities of the youth (A.R.O.Y.) within our parishes?  Please discuss...

Participants
All young people (ages 14-35) affiliated with a parish or mission community of The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, are invited to participate.  Entries will be read by a judging panel, and the winners will be invited to read their composition and receive recognition during the 60th A.R.O.Y. Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

Prizes
There will be one winner and one runner-up for the JUNIOR category (ages 14-18), and one winner and one runner-up for the SENIOR category (ages 19-35).  Prizes will be awarded at the Conference ($100 for the winner in each category), and all winner and runner-up entries will be published in The A.R.O.Y. News and on The A.R.O.Y. Website.

Deadline
The deadline for submission of essays, together with entry form materials, is Saturday, August 15.  (All entries must be postmarked by this date.)  See entry form for details.

CLICK HERE to download the Entry Form and promotional flyer.