2024

Christian School Challenge

Thanks for Participating!

Resources

Promotional Video

A high-energy way to get your school on board with the challenge.

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Brochures, Labels, and More

Step-by-step instructions on how to pack a shoebox, adhesive labels, and other exciting resources.

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Preprinted Shoeboxes

Additional red-and-green cardboard or plastic shoeboxes make packing even easier for your group.

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Private Facebook Group

Join to interact with and be inspired by others who are taking the Christian Schools Challenge 2024.

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STEP 2: Upload Your Contest Submission

Submit an original work of art that displays your school's Operation Christmas Child spirit to enter the contest for a free trip. Your contest submission will be judged based on creativity, enthusiasm, and focus on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Upload works of art, such as, but not limited to:

Creative shoebox displays
Bulletin boards
Decorated lockers or classroom doors
Poems
Parade floats

Please make sure your school name appears on the submission, and do not include any names, images, or video footage of minors. By uploading a file, you give Samaritan’s Purse permission to use your content submission to further its nonprofit purpose (see terms and conditions for more details).

STEP 3: Final Count of Shoebox Gifts

Please complete the following form by Nov. 22 to let us know if you met your 2024 shoebox goal. This entry will be verified against the goal stated in your challenge entry form. Final counts that do not exceed last year’s shoebox total will not be entered in the contest.