The Catholic Register is conducting its eight annual children's Christmas drawing contest. The top entry in each of 3 categories will receive a $75 gift certificate for a day at the movies. The winning drawings will appear in The Register's Christmas edition, Dec. 23. 

The contest is open to children in Grades 1 to 8. Entries must be original, in colour, drawn or painted on a page 8.5” x 11” or larger and illustrate some aspect of the birth of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. We want paintings or drawings that depict the true meaning of Christmas so, please, no Santas or reindeer.

Rules
• The contest is open to children enrolled in Grades 1-8.
• One prize will be awarded to the top entry in 3 categories: Grades 7-8, Grades 4-6 and Grades 1-3. 
• Entries must be original, in colour, drawn or painted on an 8.5” x 11” page, and illustrate some aspect of the birth of Jesus at the first Christmas in Bethlehem.
• For electronic submissions: minimum resolution 300dpi, .jpeg or PDF format.
• A completed entry form is required for every entry. All entries must include the signature/authorization of a parent or guardian. Entries become the property of The Catholic Register.
• Electronic submissions can be sent to contest@catholicregister.org (Entries must include: child's Name, Address, Phone number, Grade, Age, and parent/guardian authorization.)
• Judges' decisions are final and entries may be published in The Catholic Register at the editor's sole discretion.