Here is a chance to offer others the opportunity to hear God's voice in their own lives by inviting them to the Religious Education Congress. The “Accept the Challenge” contest involves getting the word out to people that have never been to Congress

RECongress not only teaches the Catholic faith but helps to advance personal growth. Invite others to join in this great work and bring the vision of RECongress alive. This referral contest is an opportunity for you to commit to sharing in this vision. Join countless others in  reaching out to God's people. In the places we walk, dine, shop, pray... Begin to share your experience of RECongress and see how God uses your voice to infuse LIFE in another!

Find out more about the "Accept the Challenge" contest at
www.RECongress.net/acceptchallenge

The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world. The four-day event is held at the Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center and is sponsored by the Office of Religious Education, a department of the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Begun in 1968 as an "institute," Congress still keeps the same focus — to teach more about the Catholic faith as well as to advance personal growth. Today the event is open to people of all vocations and different faiths.

Youth Day (March 22, 2012) – Congress opens on Thursday with a day-long event for high school youth. This is an opportunity for students — not only from the Los Angeles Archdiocese but throughout California and the western states — to come together and share in Liturgy, workshops, entertainment and to experience the energy of a Youth Day Rally.  See our Youth Day page.

Congress days (March 23-25) – The remaining three-day weekend is open to adults and young adults and offers more than 200 speakers presenting over 300 workshops, in addition to lunchtime entertainment, evening concerts, Liturgy in a variety of characters, the Exhibit Hall and much more. See the Congress tab.

Special Disneyland Resort Offer
Congress attendees can pre-order specially priced Disneyland Resort Tickets. Click here for specials on tickets to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure, with special pricing on evening passes and on single- and multi-day passes for both Disneyland Resort parks. Note: These tickets are only available for sale online until March 22. Tickets are valid March 19-April 1, 2012.

Invitation to the Congress Choir
An invitation from John Flaherty to participate in the LA Congress Closing Eucharist choir. This ensemble of over 200 people leads music for over 20,000 people at the Anaheim Convention Center. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience the diversity of our church musically, liturgically and pastorally. It’s an experience you won’t forget.
Read the Invitation

Latest Congress News
Be sure to find the latest information about Congress 2012 on our Updates Page.