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Respect Life

"In the Catholic social vision, the human person is central, the clearest reflection of God among us. Each person possesses a basic dignity that comes from God, not from any human quality or accomplishment, not from race or gender, age or economic status. The test of every institution or policy is whether it enhances or threatens human life and human dignity. We believe people are more important than things."

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Catholic School Contest Winners

During the month of October, known as Respect Life Month, the Archdiocese of Detroit held a writing and art contest for students enrolled in Catholic schools and religious education classes.

Division One (grades 4-8)

Poetry: "God's Blanket," by Margaret Henige, grade 6, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School, Beverly Hills
Prose: "She Could Have Had an Abortion," by Nick Mandel, grade 7, Shrine Catholic Academy, Royal Oak
Art: "The Ultimate Gift," by Marie Zubalik, grade 7, Divine Mercy Parish, Davisburg

Division Two (Grades 9-12)

Poetry: "Holding All Life in My Heart," by Maria Van Berkum, grade 9, Regina High School, Warren
Prose: "Life," by Phoebe O'Meara, grade 9, Shrine Catholic High School, Royal Oak
Art: "Stay Connected for Life," by Courtney Albers, grade 12, Marian High School, Bloomfield Hills