Geared for teens and young adults—and open to all who are interested in reaching this demographic—the Goodness Reigns: “Share the Story” Contest invites Catholics and non-Catholics to use video as a way to explore faith and examples of the Christian missionary spirit present in today’s world.
While people of different faith backgrounds may participate in its contests, submitted material must respect the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. These teachings are found in the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and accessible through online searches. The recently released YOUCAT is another publication that explains church teachings in a simpler format appealing to youth, and may be purchased through online or from Catholic book stores.
Open to beginning and accomplished filmmakers from around the world, films for the “Share the Story” Contest must be no longer than 7 minutes and are due in January preceding World Youth Day, an international event that takes place every two to three years somewhere around the globe.
Winners of the contest may choose to receive either video equipment packages, cash or trips to World Youth Day; the next WYD is scheduled for July 2013 in Brazil.
The Goodness Reigns: “Share the Story” Contest will take place leading up to each World Youth Day.