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 . Since 1916, children in Catholic schools and religious education programs in the U.S. have designed and distributed Christmas Seals. Funds raised from HCA Seals provide basic necessities of life to children growing up in desperate conditions. HCA Christmas Seals illustrate scenes of Jesus' coming: the Nativity, the adoration by the three kings, and more. Through their vivid artwork, these winners have offered a special gift for Jesus as they offer their talents to help children in need in developing countries. 2004 Christmas Seals Art Contest  Rules and entry forms are mailed to schools and Religious Education programs from the National Office in the month of September, and must be turned in by January 31, 2004. Last year they received more than 10,000 entries! Every year 25 are chosen and 10 children are given honorable mention and are presented with certificates of merit. For the past several years, the winning drawings have been displayed at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.,during the Christmas season. Christmas Seals for 2003 will be mailed to all schools and religious education programs that ordered them. If you did not order, but would like some Seals, please call the Mission Office at (213) 637-7223 or download a PDF of the order form, complete and fax to (213) 637-6223. (Acrobat Reader, free from Adobe, is needed to view and print this document.) Seals are one dollar per sheet of 50 individual seals. Contact Contact the Los Angeles HCA office for more information about this valuable holiday tradition.
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