American Indian Catholic Outreach accepting applications for princess

Deadline March 15
 
The American Indian Catholic Outreach office for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking its first princess. The new princess will begin her reign at the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance on July 6 in Oklahoma City. She will help evangelize and re-evangelize American Indian people by spreading the Gospel message of Jesus Christ; visit Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to help celebrate and teach about American Indian cultures and spiritual traditions within the context of the Catholic Church; represent the AICO at powwows throughout Oklahoma; and promote and adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Each candidate must submit an application with a biography and 5x7-inch photo in regalia by March 15. She also may include certificates, letters of recommendation, current school report cards, newspaper clippings and/or additional information about her accomplishments. Qualifications for princess and an application can be found at www.archokc.org/honordance. Contact Deacon Roy Callison, AICO coordinator, at (918) 822-3255, rcallison@archokc.org.