What does this year’s theme invite you to explore?

1. How has motherhood changed over time?
2. What do mothers really do, both inside and outside the home?
3. What actually makes a good mother good?
4. What can today’s moms learn from Our Blessed Mother?
5. How can parish communities better support new mothers?

CatholicMomsGroup.com , faith partner with the Archdiocese of Toronto is thrilled to announce the first-ever Mother’s Day Video Contest — and you’re invited to be part of it! We welcome moms and their families, parish based Catholic Moms Groups, as well as parish-based Youth Groups, to share their voice and vision in a short, creative video.

This year’s theme, “Reviving Motherhood as a Vocation: A Call from God”, invites you to reflect deeply on the spiritual and practical realities of modern motherhood. Explore how the role of a mother has changed, what the vocation of motherhood really means, and how Catholic moms are called to live differently — with purpose, prayer, and faith.

Whether you’re a busy mom juggling work and home life, a teenager watching your mother’s example, or a youth group leader inspired by the Blessed Mother, this contest is your chance to show the world what Catholic motherhood truly looks like today.

We challenge you to explore how:

• The Catholic mom differs from the secular mom.
• Faith and the sacraments can transform motherhood.
• Fellowship and support from other Catholic moms can change a family’s life.
• Our Blessed Mother remains relevant, powerful, and present in the life of every mom.

Include real stories, humor, generational wisdom (hello, Nonna!), and maybe even a newsroom-style “Breaking News” on how motherhood is evolving. Be creative, be bold, and don’t be afraid to make us laugh—or cry.

Key Dates

Submission Window: May 18 – August 22, 2025 (Deadline: Midnight)

Prizes

1st Place: $500 CAD

2nd Place: $300 CAD

3rd Place: $100 CAD

 Cash prizes are proudly sponsored by CatholicMomsGroup.com.

Eligibility

Open to:

• Moms and their families
• Parish-based Youth Groups
• Parish-based Catholic Moms Groups

Video Requirements:

• Theme Focus: Reviving Motherhood as a Vocation: A Call from God
• Length: 3–5 minutes
• Original Content Only
• Tone: Respectful and in keeping with Catholic values
• Parish Endorsement Required:
  
• Youth group entries: Include a letter of recommendation from your Youth Group Leader or parish priest.
• Family entries: Include a letter from your parish priest confirming you are a practicing Catholic attending that parish.
• Catholic Moms Groups: include a letter from your parish priest confirming that your moms group is authentically Catholic (using Catholic materials only at meetups) and is parish based naming the parish, the Catholic Moms Group Leader and meetup times etc.

Submission Format:

1. Upload your video to YouTube.
2. Set it as Unlisted (not public).
3. Email the YouTube link along with the required letter to: info@CatholicMomsGroup.com
   

Parish & Group ID:
 Include the name of your parish and youth group on the title screen of your video.

Ideas & Inspiration

Need some inspiration to get started?

• Scripture & Saints: Explore Mulieris Dignitatem by St. John Paul II.
• Catechism: Look up the duties of parents.
• Experts & Culture: Watch Erica Komisar or Jordan Peterson’s parenting talks.
• Creative Angles:
  
• Interview moms and their kids
• Use humor, testimonials, or breaking news styles
• Highlight generational wisdom, hand-me-down faith, and Marian devotion
• Feature popular media & culture’s messages about “ideal” moms
• Contrast consumerism with Catholic simplicity
• Weave in Our Lady — remember, she crushes the serpent’s head!

Judging Criteria

Entries will be reviewed by a panel of Catholic Moms Group leaders, community members, possibly media professionals, and clergy. Judging will be based on:

• Relevance to the theme
  
• Creativity and storytelling
  
• Integration of the Catholic faith & sacraments
  
• Understanding of motherhood as a vocation and call
  
• Inclusion of the Blessed Mother
• Technical quality of the video

Questions?

Email us at: info@CatholicMomsGroup.com

We can’t wait to see your submissions. Let’s celebrate, elevate, and revive motherhood — together.