I AM Congress 2025: Event Recap
OCTOBER 17-18, 2025 • CHRIST CATHEDRAL
A EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST
God, present in the crashing waves—this is the gift of the Incarnation. Not distant or abstract, but dwelling among the broken—calling the lost, restoring the wayward, and steadying the weary. By His Cross, Resurrection, and Altar, hope becomes more than a sentiment—it frees us to live differently. No matter what life may bring, the promises of Christ pierce the darkness with a hope that does not disappoint. As we prepare for the 2025 I AM Conference, we invite you to step into this hope, encounter God, discover His faithfulness and be renewed. The light of hope is calling—let it in.
“WITH A WORD, HE CALMS THE SEA.
WITH ANOTHER, HE CALLS US TO WALK UPON IT.”
At the I AM Congress, you can expect to:
Explore the Threshold of Hope
With a word, He calms the sea. With another, He calls us to walk upon it. Hope does not erase the storm, but it holds firm when the waves rise. The I AM Eucharistic Congress looks to this hope—the certainty that Christ speaks into the chaos and leads us forward. Through inspiring talks, communal prayer, and powerful moments of sacramental worship, come heart to heart with the invitation to live differently.
Encounter God’s Presence
God is here, not bound to the past or distant from our struggles, but present—dwelling among the broken, calling to the weary, and lighting the way. At the I AM Eucharistic Congress, He is near in the Eucharist, in prayer, and in the gathered faith of His people.
Find Security in His Promises
When the storms of life rage, the one who has hope lives differently. Christ’s promises do not fade. They hold fast, steady as the Rock upon which our faith stands. The I AM Eucharistic Congress turns to this certainty—God’s word does not fail.
“The one who has hope lives differently; the one who hopes has been granted the gift of a new life.” — Pope Benedict XVI
“I AM” CONGRESS SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
7:00PM – 10:00PM: Our Lady at the Center Movie Screening (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Welcome Ceremony (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
6:00PM – 7:30PM: Opening Mass (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
5:00PM – 10:00PM: Exhibitors & Vendors and Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit (Plaza/Cultural Center)
7:30PM – 9:30PM: Youth Night XLT (Freed Theater)
7:30PM – 9:30PM: Young Adult Night: “Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love” with Dr. Edward Sri & Eucharistic Adoration (Arboretum)
7:45PM – 8:15PM: Keynote: “Christ Our Hope” with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
8:30PM – 10:30PM: Concert (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
8:00AM – 8:30AM: Welcome (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
8:30AM – 9:15AM: Morning Prayer (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
9:15AM – 9:25AM: Procession of the Blessed Sacrament (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
9:30AM – 10:00AM: Keynote: “The Eucharist and Prayer” with Dr. Edward Sri (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
10:00AM – 5:30PM: Exhibitors & Vendors and Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit (Plaza/Cultural Center)
10:15AM – 11:15AM: Track I (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Korean)
11:15AM – 1:15PM: Confession available in Christ Cathedral
11:30AM – 12:30PM: Track II-A (English/Vietnamese)
12:15PM – 1:15PM: Entertainment (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
12:30PM – 1:45PM: Confession available in the Arboretum
12:45PM – 1:45PM: Track II-B (Spanish/Korean)
2:00AM – 3:00PM: Track III (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Korean)
3:15PM – 3:30PM: Break
3:30PM – 4:30PM: Track IV (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Korean)
4:45PM – 5:30PM: Eucharistic Procession (Large Gallery)
5:30PM – 5:45PM: Closing Remarks (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
5:45PM – 7:00PM: Closing Mass (Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)
SPEAKERS & MORE
English Keynotes
Spanish Keynotes
Vietnamese Keynotes
Korean Keynotes
Mass Celebrants
Worship Leaders
Youth & Young Adults
ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS
“To witness this renewed my faith and it made me want to share this experience with my community.”
– Jason Baek | St. Thomas Korean Center, Anaheim
“This experience has transformed the way I approach the Eucharist, filling me with a renewed sense of reverence, gratitude, and a desire to receive it with a more open and faithful heart”
– Mercy Eslinger | St Anthony Mary Claret, Anaheim
Join the Diocese of Orange for a Consecration to the Eucharist
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory Consecration
What is a Consecration to the Eucharist?
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory is a 33-day-long daily devotion that leads you into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Each day of the consecration, we are guided through brief readings and prayers that draw us closer to the Eucharist. Participants are invited to join in groups to fully invest into the consecration. After completing the consecration, we receive special graces associated with the Eucharist
The Diocesan wide Consecration begins on September 14th and culminates on October 18th at the closing mass of I AM: Beacon of Hope with a special blessing from Bishop Freyer.
Why Consecrate ourselves to the Eucharist?
Now more than ever, it is essential that the faithful and those we seek to evangelize come to a deeper understanding and love for the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
How to Join the Consecration
Use the map to select a participating parish and view meeting times and connect with a Consecration Leader. Join a parish group or begin your own 33 day consecration by September 14 to journey together and be consecrated on October 18 at the Closing Mass of I AM: Beacon of Hope.
Participants are encouraged to purchase their own copy of 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory.
Support “I AM” Congress 2025
To address the needs of the people and to cover the anticipated costs of this monumental event, we are seeking charitable support from you and your business to help fund the development and support of this important initiative. We deeply appreciate any contribution you are able to provide, and every level of support will be warmly welcomed!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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