The Tablet, with the generous collaboration of Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council No. 481, invited youth from Brooklyn and Queens to participate in the annual “Christ Is Risen Art Contest.”

Students from grades one to 12 sent entries of all shapes and sizes. In all, student-artists representing more than 30 schools and parishes submitted nearly 600 entries depicting the mystery of the Resurrection.

Every piece of art was evaluated on artistic ability and how well the artist depicted the spirit of Easter. Judges from The Tablet casted their votes and the artwork with the most votes won. Winners were invited by the Knights to an award ceremony to present them with certificates, medals and checks.

This year, judges awarded some honorable mentions. Those students will receive a certificate in the mail. The artwork from the honorable mentions and more photos from the awards ceremony can be viewed below.

For information on the next art contest, “Keep Christ in Christmas,” check the Youth Page about a month before Advent.

And the Winners Are:

First Grade — Brett Erichsen, Good Shepherd Catholic Academy, Marine Park

Second Grade — Patricia Hargaden, St. Kevin Catholic Academy, Flushing

Third Grade — Jayda Cyrus, St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy, Crown Heights

Fourth Grade — John Masi, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy, Forest Hills

Fifth Grade — Christian Loux, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy

Sixth Grade — James Lastique, St. Helen’s Catholic Academy, Howard Beach

Seventh Grade — Tai Timmerman, Salve Regina Catholic Academy, East New York

Eighth Grade — Jomarie Almeus, SS. Joachim and Anne School, Queens Village

 

High School

First Place — Erica Federico, Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge

Second Place — Gabrielle Pelczar, St. Francis Preparatory School, Fresh Meadows

Third Place — Jessica Richardsen, St. Francis Preparatory School

 

Christ is Risen 2016 Honorable Mentions

First Grade
Ashlie Peralta, Salve Regina Catholic Academy

Second Grade
Alexandra Butta, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

Third Grade
Vanthy Ly, St. Anselm Catholic Academy
Chukwuma Dibia, St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy