By Joshua Low
Remarkable creations in beach sand including St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s coat of arms, the Miraculous Medal, the Annunciation and St Michael the Archangel were highlights of a Catholic sand scuplture competition last month.
Catholic Youth Ministry’s annual Sand Sculpture Competition was held on March 2 at Scarborough Beach and saw over 100 young people from all over the Perth Archdiocese come together for a morning full of entertainment, fun and public witness to their faith.
This year, teams were entered from youth groups in communities and movements, parishes north and south of the river and also a team from St Charles Seminary.
Judges Sister Bernadette Pike, Beatrice Yong and Eliza McKay sent finalists from the first round through to the final with the challenge to create a ‘Thank you’ tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
‘Singles for Christ’ youth group took the prize this year, beating 10 other teams from various parishes and youth groups across Perth.
Bateman Parish young adults reached second place in the competition, and all competitors walked away with individual prize packs for their efforts on the day.
A beach soccer competition and live music by Winton Ley and Reuben De Melo complemented the day.