AOH Nashville sponsors a St. Patrick art contest for second graders and sixth graders
diocesan wide. Several weeks prior to the contest, students receive instruction and lessons
on the virtues of St. Patrick and biographical information. Second graders color a picture and
write an essay espousing those virtues and the lessons they learned about him. The sixth
graders learn about St. Patrick in similar fashion but engage in a project of their choice while
utilizing higher-level critical thinking skills. This year’s winners ranged from a beautiful
watercolor painting with a lovely authentic prayer card to songs with original lyrics, including
a St. Patrick rap song!
The contest has gained enthusiasm and recognition in the diocese and this year celebrated
its 5th anniversary. Awards are given in both age groups for first, second and third place to
include a tuition voucher for their Catholic school and an Irish Catholic Rosary with Shamrock
beads.
