EDENTON, N.C. — St. Ann Catholic Church welcomed 25 students, ages 8 – 17, to the All Saints Showdown Nov. 7. Now in its second year, the Jeopardy-style competition brought together youth for a game that tested their knowledge of the faith.
The young people were from St. Ann, as well as Holy Trinity in Williamston and St. Joan of Arc in Plymouth.
Through three rounds of Jeopardy-style questions about the Catholic faith, the contestants built friendships and celebrated what unites them while having fun.
Four teams — named the Trinitarians, God's Kingdom Crew, Valiant Virtuous and Annie's Angels — competed for monetary prizes, which were made possible through donations.
Father Anit Jacob, M.S., pastor of St. Ann, Father Cavine Okello, G.H.M., administrator of St. Joan of Arc, and Father Vijay Katta, pastor of Holy Trinity, were present to cheer on the teams. Father Steven DiMassino, pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Castle Hayne and St. Joseph in Burgaw, was present for the fun, too.
The vision behind the All Saints Showdown goes beyond a quiz bowl. It was created to give young people opportunities to become more involved in parish life, strengthen friendships with fellow Catholics and experience their faith through activities outside the everyday noise and distractions of the world.
The first All Saints Showdown was hosted by St. Joan of Arc Parish.
Organizers, who said the greatest victory is a stronger connection to faith and greater sense of belonging to the Church, hope the event can expand throughout the Diocese of Raleigh.
Those interested in bringing the showdown to their deanery may contact Sarah Macey at sarah.macey@raldioc.org to learn more.
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