2026 Respect Life Poster Contest for Catholic School and Religious Education Students
The goal of our yearly contest is to help teach young children that all human life, in any condition and at any stage, is valuable and is to be loved and protected.
This year's theme: “Each of Us is a Gift from God: How Do We Live as a Gift to Others?” Students are asked to draw a picture showing how they canlove like Jesus and live as a gift to others.
This contest is for Grades 1-8. All posters should be submitted to their respective Catholic School office or Religious Education office, first. Schools and Program Coordinators will then submit entries to the Diocese of Metuchen by Saturday, February 14, 2026. Posters will be judged at the Diocesan level and chosen for a yearly calendar celebrating life.
Schools and PCLs: mail poster entries to Diocese of Metuchen 146 Metlars Lane. Piscataway, NJ 08843