Christian School Challenge
Thanks for Participating!
Thank you for your interest in Operation Christmas Child. The 2024 Christian School Challenge has concluded, but your school can pack gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need at any time!
Resources
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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.
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.
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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.
Stay tuned! Trip winners will be notified by Nov. 25!
Questions? Email OCCinfo@samaritan.org
