Eucharistic Congress 2023

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
THE BREAD OF LIFE WHO AM KING OF KINGS WITH YOU ALWAYS THE GOOD SHEPHERD THE WAY THE TRUTH THE LIFE GOOD NEWS BREAD OF ANGELS ETERNAL LIFE

I Am

The eternal name revealed. God’s eternal existence, His divine declaration, and His culmination in Christ’s human form. From this existential proclamation, we extend an invitation to you.

Date: October 20 & 21, 2023

Location: Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92840

Event To rekindle your faithful journey, encounter the timeless in the present, and unite in the presence of Christ

Existence Meets Experience

Dive into God's eternal "I AM" through powerful messages, worship, and the Eucharist. Encounter Existence Himself.

Rekindle Your Faithful Journey

In a changing world, "I AM" stands eternal. Reconnect with faith through esteemed speakers and Sacraments.

Encounter the Timeless in the Present

"I AM" is an invitation to God's essence. Join us for a divine encounter spanning ancient scriptures to modern evangelization.

Unity in the Presence of Christ

Join a community united under "I AM". Experience faith stories, exploration, and profound insights together.

Meet the Speakers

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“I AM” – the revelation of God’s name to Moses. A name covered in mystery, yet within it, an unfathomable declaration: Existence is here. Without origin and without end, an ever present God speaking with a friend – a nearness that would culminate in God becoming man. Christ, the light and life of the human race, walked among us – a demonstration of His desire to become one with us. Now, Eternity bound to humanity, Existence bound to bread, Jesus waits upon the altar echoing: I AM HERE.

This coming October 20 and 21, in response to the Bishops’ call for a National Eucharistic Revival, we will set out to host our own Eucharistic Congress. This event will invite people from all walks of life to gather in anticipation of the nearness of God. Through powerful speakers, transformative prayer, and Sacramental celebrations, we will experience the life that flows from His existence, meeting Him in the reality of His Presence.

Event
Schedule

Friday evening will kick off with two events; one for high school students and the other for young adults (age 18-35). High school will meet in the Arboretum at Christ Cathedral Campus, while Young Adults will meet at Christ Cathedral Academy Gym. 

HIGH SCHOOL EVENT (Arboretum):

7:00 PM – Check-In for event participants 

7:30 PM – Event Begins | Welcome & Music with Emily Wilson

7:45 PM – Talk with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

8:05 PM – Adoration (Cathedral) with Fr. Agustino

8:50 PM – Break / Walk back to Arboretum

9:00 PM – Music with Emily Wilson

9:10 PM – Talk with Emily Wilson

9:30 PM – Event Ends

YOUNG ADULT EVENT (Christ Cathedral Academy Gymnasium):

8:00 PM – Check-In for event participants (Lot P9)

8:00 – 8:30 PM – Fellowship 

8:40 PM – Worship 

9:10 PM – Talk with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

9:35 PM – Adoration (Cathedral)

10:15 PM – Small Groups

7:00 – 8:45 a.m. – Registration Opens/Check-in/Buses arrives 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Opening Trilingual Mass (Outdoors at Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)/Presider: Bishop Kevin Vann

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Eucharistic Procession (OLLV Shrine to Large Gallery)

[10:45 a.m. – Check-in for Children track opens (CC Academy)]

11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Large Gallery

11:30 – 12:15 p.m. – Track A 

  • A-1 English (Cathedral): Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR -“Building a Eucharistic Culture”
  • A-2 Spanish (Arboretum): Fr. Juan Navarro – “He manifestado tu Nombre a los hombres que tú me has dado tomándolos del mundo.” Jn, 17,6
  • A-3 Vietnamese (Cathedral Gymnasium): Sr. Theresa Marie Nguyen – “Bằng Chứng Tình Yêu”

[12:15 – 12:30 p.m. – Pick Up Child for lunch]

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. LUNCH/ENTERTAINMENT at PLAZA/Time for Confessions, visit to the Blessed Sacrament, Vendors/Exhibitors

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Young Adults Lunch/Track (Cultural Center/3rd floor)/With Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

[1:30 -1:45 p.m. Children after lunch check-in (CC Academy)]

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. – Track B 

  • B-1 English (Cathedral): Emily Wilson – “Jesus, I Trust In You!”
  • B-2 Spanish (Arboretum): Leyden Rovelo-Krull – “Quien Soy Yo? Encuentro con la identidad en la Eucaristía”
  • B-3 Vietnamese (Cathedral Gymnasium): Fr. Binh Nguyen – “Remain in my Love.” Jn. 15:10)

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – BREAK / Time for last Confessions, visit to the Blessed Sacrament, Vendors/Exhibitors

 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. – Track C 

  • C-1 English (Cathedral): Fr. Binh Nguyen – “Remain in my Love.” Jn. 15:10
  • C-2 Spanish (Arboretum): Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR – “Construyendo una Cultura Eucarística”
  • C-3 Vietnamese (Cathedral Gymnasium): Sr. Gwen Do – “TA LÀ … ĐẤNG DUY NHẤT”

3:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Move to OLLV Shrine / Pick Up Child at Cultural Center

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Procession and Benediction (Large Gallery – OLLV Shrine)/Presider Bishop Timothy Freyer

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Procession of Parish Flags

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Closing Trilingual Mass (Outdoors at Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)/Presider: Bishop Kevin Vann

Eucharistic Congress Children’s Track, “I AM: Created” held at the Christ Cathedral Academy gym. This interactive and engaging event is designed for children aged 5 to 12, where they will learn about their unique identity as God’s beloved creations through fun activities, inspiring talks, and joyful worship!

10:45 AM: CHECK-IN BEGINS (Christ Cathedral Academy Gym)

12:15 PM-12:30 PM: PICK UP CHILD FOR LUNCH (Christ Cathedral Academy Gym)

1:30-1:45 PM: POST-LUNCH CHECK-IN

3:45-4:00 PM: PICK UP (Cultural Center)

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