Lancaster Court Queen of Peace 1023 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas has announced its 2023 National Education Contest. The contest is open to all youths in grades four through 12 from all schools, including public, private, parochial, home, and cyber schools.

Students will be split into three divisions: grades four and five, grades six through eight, and grades nine through 12. Essays, poetry, art and computer art will be accepted in all divisions, and music and photography may also be submitted in grades six through 12.

Students may submit entries in each category for their respective division. They must submit an entry form with each entry.

This year's contest themes are "God's love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the sky," which comes from Luke 1:78, as well as "How does my love shine for others?"

Contest forms are available by visiting http://www.catholicdaughters.org and selecting Members, 2023-2024 Contests, and Education Contest.

Entries must be postmarked by or delivered by Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, to the local education contest chairperson, Robin Burgoon; for mailing details, email robinburgoon@outlook.com.

All first-place local winners will be entered in the state education contest, and first-place state winners will be entered at the national level. An awards ceremony for local winners will be planned for late May or early June.

More details about the contest are available at https://tinyurl.com/CDAcontest23.