Diocese of Sacramento Sponsors Faithful Father Contest for Youth

In an effort to recognize the important role a dad can play in passing on the Catholic faith to his children, the Diocese of Sacramento Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring a "Faithful Father Contest" for youth grades 6-12 in conjunction with our "Fathers Day With Bishop Soto" event at the River Cats game on Sunday, June 21st 2009. Contest winner will receive 4 Tickets to the Father's Day event and special recognition on the scoreboard during the game.

Contestants can enter the contest by sending an email to kstaszkow@diocese-sacramento.org with "faithful father contest" in the subject line. Email should include name, contact information, age, grade, school and parish and describe in 50 words or less how your father has been an example to you of how to live as a good Catholic christian. The contest is open to youth grades 6-12 only.

Entries are due by Friday, June 5th. Must be a registered parishioner of a Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Sacramento to win. Email kstaszkow@diocese-sacramento.org or call 916-733-0152 for more information.

Fathers Day with Bishop Soto Tickets to the River Cats game vs. the Salt Lake City Bees on Sunday, June 21st are on sale for $10 each, order tickets online here. If the familes in your group or parish want to sit together, consider buys a block of tickets by downloading an event flyer and order form here. You can also get bulletin announcements here.