The 2021 Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition celebrated and explored children’s creative, artistic and reflective ability.

Students in Year 5 and 6 students from schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney, and Diocese of Wollongong and Bathurst took part in the 16th annual project in 2021.

They engaged in the Sydney Religious Education Curriculum and verses from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke to produce artworks and accompanying reflections that spoke to their understanding of the Christmas story.
The students are contributing to the evangelising mission of the Church and, together with their teachers, are to be congratulated on the artistic and faith-filled quality of their work.

The young artists featured in this online exhibition had their artwork selected from over 560 submissions; 32 were awarded prizes.

Click here to read more about the 2021 Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition.

Archbishop’s Choice Trophy winning holly wreath

Mila H.
St. Therese’s Catholic Primary School, Denistone
A Holy Wreath

MaxB Christmas Art Story Archbishop Awards

Max B.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Molong
Devotion, Beauty and Faith

ChelseaD Christmas Art Story Executive Director's Award

Chelsea D.
St. Therese Catholic Primary School, Sadleir
Purete

MinhD Christmas Art Story Spirit of Christmas Award

Minh D.
St. Therese’s Catholic Primary School, Lakemba
I Am the Lord’s Servant

PriyashnaM Christmas Art Story Notre Dame Award

Priyashna M.
St. Thomas More Catholic Parish Primary School, Ruse
Every Woman

Year 5 Winners
SerenaE Christmas Art Story Third Prize Year 5

Serena E.
St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Greenacre
The Visit of the Magi

RosaliaB Christmas Art Story Second Prize Award Year 5

Rosalia B.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Enfield
The Internal Bond of Love

LaraA Christmas Art Story First Prize Year 5

Lara A.
St. John’s Catholic Primary School, Auburn
The Glory Almighty

TateB Christmas Art Story Highly Commended AlessandraC Chirstmas Art Story Highly Commended JaydenL Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 5
Tate B.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Molong
Blinded by the Light
Alessandra C.
St. Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Concord West
The Golden Angel, a Messenger of God
Jayden L.
St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Greenacre
Do Not Be Afraid
John N Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 5 Olivia S Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 5 Isabelle W Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 5
John N.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Villawood
Hail the King is Born!
Olivia S.
St. Pius X Catholic Parish Primary School, Unanderra
Whispers On The Way
Isabelle W.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Molong
Let Light Lead the Way
Khloe C.
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, North Strathfield
The Visit of the Angels
Khloe C. Christmas Art Story School Club Encouragement and High Commended Year 5
Madeleine G.
St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Dunedoo
Joseph’s Journey
Madeleine G. Christmas Art Story Journey Award
Sara P.
St. Clare’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Narellan Vale
First to Receive the Message
Sara P. Christmas Art Story Artistic Achievement Award Year 5
Year 6 Winners
Nerayo S. Christmas Art Story Third Prize Year 6

Nerayo S.
St. Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park
Mary’s Fiat

Leila V, Christmas Art Story Second Prize Year 6

Leila V.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Bulli
A Blessed Beginning

Jeramae G. Christmas Art Story First Prize Year 6

Jeramae G.
St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School, Drummoyne
The Embrace

Alfio C. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Gloria D. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6 ChelseaD Christmas Art Story Executive Director's Award
Alfio C.
St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Meadowbank
We Adore Him
Gloria D.
Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Bass Hill
Flee the Stable
Chelsea D.
St. Therese Catholic Primary School, Sadleir
Purete
Daniel G. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6 Rachel H. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6 Annie L. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6
Daniel G.
St. Luke’s Catholic Primary School, Revesby
A Moonlit Journey
Rachel H.
Holy Innocents’ Catholic Primary School Croydon
Here I Am Lord
Annie L.
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, North Strathfield
The Birth of the King
Faith M. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6 Tina N. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6 Ruby R. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6
Faith M.
St. Clare’s Catholic Parish Primary School,    Narellan Vale
Inviting Light
Tina N.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Primary School Mt. Pritchard
Journey to the Stars
Ruby R.
St. Joseph’s Primary School, Molong
Mary’s Blessing
Christina S. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6 Nicholas M. Christmas Art Story Highly Commended Year 6
Christina S.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Primary School, Mt. Pritchard
Spirit Lane
Nicholas A.
St. Thomas More Catholic Parish Primary School, Ruse
Bold Men
Emma I.
Holy Innocents’ Catholic Primary School Croydon
We Come to Worship Him
Emma I. Christmas Art Story Journey Award
Audrey M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Thirroul
Follow Your Faith
Audrey M. Christmas Art Story Artistic Achievement Award Year 6