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Valerie MacRae Valerie Anaheim, California Anaheim, 800 West 800 West Katella Avenue March 1-4, 2007 1-4, March Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention EDUCATION CONGRESS EDUCATION LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS LOS Registration Guidebook Registration Sponsored by the by Sponsored Angeles of Los Archdiocese Office of Religious Education 3424 Wilshire Boulevard CA 90010-2202 Angeles, Los www.recongress.org LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS Non-Profit Organization Office of Religious Education U.S. Postage P.O. Box 76955 PAID Los Angeles, CA 90076-0955 Los Angeles, California Permit No. 31795 IMPORTANT! IMPORTANTE! If name and address Si su nombre y dirección are correct, peel off estan correctos, despegue this lable and place it esta etiqueta y peguela on registration form en la forma de inscripción as indicated. como es indicado. 2007 RGB Cover fn 10/9/06 5:40 PM Page 1 OVERVIEW Register online at www.RECongress.org 2007 RECongress Theme Reflection Light poured out wraps all of creation in beauty, in warmth, in love and in solace. The invitation, “Stand in the Light,” nudges us to bask in the incredible radiance of a God whose glory and brightness penetrates everyone, everything and everywhere. Standing in the Light we touch this all-pervasive presence and recognize our inner glory because of it. Christ’s Light shining in our hearts pouring energy and inspiration into us can be a powerful revealer of truth if we allow it to pierce the dark corners of our lives and transform us anew. Acknowledging that “Heaven’s brightness WHAT IS THE LOS ANGELES RECONGRESS? flows from me to you, and on behalf of God, I say that’s right” (B. Kenneally), we dare to be The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest event of its kind in that brightness and go on co-creating our the United States. It has continued its original objective of offering in-service world so that all might live in peace and right education and spiritual formation to those in catechetical and related ministries. relationship. Though the Religious Education Congress continues to serve religious educa- – Sr. Edith Prendergast, RSC tors, today it is so much more! Congress now draws in excess of 40,000 partici- Director, Office of Religious Education pants during this internationally acclaimed four-day event and offers more than 280 workshops covering a vast range of topics from spirituality, music and per- sonal development to biblical studies and catechesis. WHAT IS YOUTH DAY? Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You can use the Regis- Youth Day, held on Thursday, March 1, 2007, is de- tration Form on the inside back cover or, with the added incentive of using your signed for public and Catholic school students, credit card, you can register online at www.RECongress.org. grades 9 through 12. Youth Day has a separate reg- istration and fee from the Congress days. RECONGRESS LOCATION & COST COST: Adult chaperones are required for each RECongress is held at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West group of 10 students (maximum), all attending the Katella Avenue in Anaheim, Calif., directly south of Disneyland and California same workshop choices. Fees for Youth Day 2007: Adventure. $20 – by January 5, 2007 COST: The registration fee for Congress covers admission to all events, workshops $25 – postmarked after January 5, 2007 (tickets are required), exhibits, concerts and liturgies throughout the three days. Fees for the Congress days are: NOTE: Register for Youth Day with the form found on page 13 (photocopies accepted) or on our web $55 – by January 5, 2007 deadline $65 – after January 5, 2007 site at www.RECongress.org/youthday. There is no NOTE: If you have not registered online or mailed in your Registration Form by on-site registration for Youth Day. February 19, 2007, please bring your completed card with you to register on site. Religious Education Congress 2007 Weekend Schedule Youth Day Schedule is on page 7. FRIDAY – MARCH 2, 2007 SATURDAY – MARCH 3, 2007 SUNDAY – MARCH 4, 2007 TIME EVENT TIME EVENT TIME EVENT 8:00 am On-site registration opens 8:00 am On-site registration opens 8:00 am On-site registration opens 8:30 - 9:30 am Opening Rite & Welcome Morning Praise 8:15 - 9:30 am Eucharistic Liturgy (Arena) (Arena) 8:30 am Keynote Address 8:30 am Morning Address 10:00 - 11:30 am Period 1 Workshops – Rev. Bryan Massingale English: Jim Wallis 10:00 - 11:30 am Period 4 Workshops 11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH Spanish: Ricardo Grzona 11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH 10:00 - 11:30 am Period 7 Workshops 11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena) 11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena) – Matt Maher & Nellie Cruz – Peña and Centeno 11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH Music (Hall B) Music (Hall B) 11:45 - 12:45 pm Entertainment (Arena) – Brianna, Chris de Silva & – Doug Brummel Jacob and Matthew – Vietnamese Troupe 11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Hall B) 1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 2 Workshops 1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 5 Workshops 3:00 - 4:30 pm Period 6 Workshops – John Angotti, ValLimar 3:00 - 4:30 pm Period 3 Workshops Jansen & Meredith Joseph 5:15 pm Evening Prayer & Liturgies 5:15 pm Evening Prayer & Liturgies 8:00 pm Concert (Arena) 1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 8 Workshops 8:00 pm Concert (Arena) – “Light the Night” 3:30 pm Closing Eucharistic Liturgy – “Fiesta” 9:30 pm Compline Service (Arena) 9:30 pm Taizé Service Young Adult Dance (Marriott) Religious Education Congress • March 1-4, 2007 MARCH 1 - MARCH 4, 2OO7 CONTENTS 2007 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS Info General SPONSORED BY THE Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education 3424 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90010 Web • www.RECongress.org Email • [email protected] Info • (213) 637-7346 Day Youth Register online by credit card at www.RECongress.org WELCOME & INFORMATION General Info SECCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Español Cardinal’s Welcome ..................................................... 4 Horario del Congreso................................................. 66 Assemblies Congress Co-Coordinators’ Welcome ........................ 5 Indice ........................................................................... 67 Director’s Welcome...................................................... 4 Información General .................................................. 79 About Congress .............................. Inside Front Cover Informaciones de la Forma de Inscripción .............. 92 Asian & Pacific Events ............................................... 22 Mensajes del Cardenal y de la Directora ................. 64 Congress Highlights ...................................................... 3 Mensajes de la Coordinadoras .................................. 66 Congress Schedule ........................... Inside Front Cover Mensaje de la Director Asociado de Convention Center Information .................................. 91 Educación Religiosa .............................................. 66 Endowment Fund Information.................................... 80 Talleres ...................................................................68-78 Liturgies & Prayer Services at Congress .................... 20 Workshops Speaker Index (alphabetical) ........................................ 2 TRAVEL/HOTEL INFORMATION Travel/Hotels Speaker Categories (by topic) ..................................... 23 Workshop Recording Information .............................. 91 Airport Map ................................................................ 82 Young Adult Events .................................................... 21 Airline Tickets Information ...................................... 83 Anaheim Map ....................................................... 82, 84 Hotel Reservation Form............................................. 86 YOUTH DAY (MARCH 1) Youth Day Hotel & Suites Information ........................... 84-88, 91 Youth Day Coordinator’s Welcome ............................ 6 Shuttle Information.............................................. 81, 82 Youth Day Registration Form .................................. 13 Español Youth Day Registration Information....................... 12 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Youth Day Schedule.................................................... 7 Youth Day Workshop Information ........................ 8-11 Advance Ticket Pick-Up ............................................ 92 Continuing Education Credit – Loyola Marymount University........................... 89 DAILY EVENTS SCHEDULE Assemblies – Mount St. Mary’s College .................................. 90 Friday, March 2, 2007 ..........................................14-15 Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Disabled Services................. 91 Travel/Hotels Saturday, March 3, 2007 ......................................16-17 Online Information & Registration.......................... 80 Sunday, March 4, 2007......................................... 18-19 Parking ........................................................................ 91 Registration Form ........................... Inside Back Cover Registration Form Information................................. 92 CONGRESS WORKSHOPS Workshops Friday, March 2, 2007 ................................... 15, 24-40 At Congress, be sure to pick up your 2007 RECongress Saturday, March 3, 2007 .............................. 17, 41-56 Program Book, which includes: Sunday, March 4, 2007................................. 29, 57-63 • Congress daily schedule, workshops and highlights • Maps to the Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, hotel Registration workshops and Anaheim-area restaurants • Exhibitor listings