Sacred Heart Student Receives First Place in Seton Hall University Essay Contest
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Students were asked to write an essay answering the following questions: “How would
you define ‘the Pope Francis Generation’? What are some challenges that your generation
is facing in ‘bringing Christ to the world,’ and how can these challenges effectively
be met in the 21st century? What are you doing—with your school, family, parish, other
organization/group, or on your own—to extend Christ’s mission on Earth, attending
to the needs of the people of our unique time in history?
Joining Sankel in receiving recognition for their essays are Joshua Mild, of Sacred
Heart School, Rahway, the first runner up, and Grace Martin, of Camden Catholic High
School, Camden, the second runner up.
“The essays we received from high schools throughout the state were truly refreshing,”
said Ines Murzaku, Ph.D., Professor of Religion and Director of the Catholic Studies Program. “These young
people have shown that they are thinking about and acting on ways to bring Christ
to the world—to their families, their schools, their parishes, their local communities,
and the global community. They are ready to rise to the challenges and opportunities
of the 21st century, guided by a strong moral compass and by compassion.”
The first place and runner-up essays were selected out of two dozen submissions. The
three student winners were invited to be honored at the annual Department of Catholic
Studies Honor Society induction and the Catholic Studies Program senior reception
on April 25. Each of the three received a gift certificate, and the essays will be
published in Arcadia, A Student Journal for Faith and Culture. Arcadia is a project
of the Department of Catholic Studies which offers a vehicle for undergraduate and
graduate students to contribute to the ongoing dialogue between the Catholic tradition
and all areas of contemporary culture. Arcadia is published annually.
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