Los Angeles Religious Education Congress


The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is a four-day event held by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The event began in 1956 as an "Institute" of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, popularly known as CCD. In 1967, the first three-day “Congress” was held. In 1970, the event moved to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. It is the largest annual gathering of Catholics in the United States with roughly 40,000 people attending. The focus of the RECongress is for those in attendance to learn more about the Catholic faith as well as seeking personal growth. It is open to all people of different faiths.

Dates & Themes

RECongress 2021 - February 18, 2021 & February 19–21, 2021
RECongress 2020 - February 21-23, 2020 - "Live Mercy – Be Holy” / “Vive la misericordia y la santidad” / “Sống Nhân Từ - Hãy Nên Thánh”
RECongress 2019 - March 22–24, 2019 - "Thirsting for Justice” | “Sed de Justicia” | “Khát Khao Công Lý”
March 21, 2019 "Rise Up!" / "¡Levántate!" / "Hãy Đứng Lên!"
March 16–18, 2018 – "Rise Up!" / "¡Levántate!" / "Hãy Đứng Lên!"
February 24–26, 2017 – "Embrace Trust" / "¡Confía!"
February 26–28, 2016 – "Boundless Mercy" / "Misericordia Inagotable"
March 13–15, 2015 – "See" / "Ver"
March 14–16, 2014 – "Hope: A World Afire" / "Esperanza que Enciende al Mundo"
February 22–24, 2013 – "Enter the Mystery" / "Entra al Misterio"
March 23–25, 2012 – "Voice Infusing Life" / "Voz que Infunde Vida"
March 18–20, 2011 – "Hold Firm...Trust!" / "Mantente Firme... ¡Confía!"
March 19–21, 2010 – "Incredible Abundance" / "Increíble Abundancia"
February 27-March 1, 2009 – "Love Unfolding... Igniting our Yes!" / "Amor Revelador... Encendiendo nuestro ¡Sí!"
February 29-March 2, 2008 – "Lift Your Gaze... See Anew!" / "¡Alza tu Mirada... Vuelve a Mirar!"
March 2–4, 2007 – "Stand in the Light" / "Permanecer en la luz"
March 31-April 2, 2006 – "Step into Freedom" / "Paso a la Libertad"
February 18–20, 2005 – "Awake to Grace" / "Despierten a la Gracia"
February 20–22, 2004 – "Steeped in Mercy, Balm for the World" / "Inmersos en Misericordia, Bálsamo para el Mundo"
February 27-March 2, 2003 – "Bearer of Hope, Restoring Spirit" / "Portador de Esperanza, Restaurando el Espíritu"
February 14–17, 2002 – "Gift Overflowing, A World Transformed" / "Don Derramado, Mundo Transformado"
February 15–18, 2001 – "Clothed in Love, Summoned Beyond" / "Vestidos en Amor, Llamados al más allá"
April 6–9, 2000 – "Embrace Hope: Shout Jubilee!" / "Despierta la Esperanza: Grita Jubileo"
February 11–14, 1999 – "Lead with Eyes of Wisdom" / "Dirige con Ojos de Sabiduría"
February 19–22, 1998 – "Imaging Love: Empowering Lives" / "Reflejando Amor: Dando Poder"
February 13–16, 1997 – "Embrace and Echo the Word" / "Abraza y Haz Eco la Palabra"
March 21–24, 1996 – "God's Liberating Power" / "Poder Liberador de Dios"
February 16–19, 1995 – "Passion for Justice" / "Pasión por la Justicia"
February 17–20, 1994 – "Live the Promise" / "Vive la Promesa"
February 18–21, 1993 – "Compassion Poured Out" / "Compasión Derramada"
March 19–22, 1992 – "On Holy Ground" / "En Tierra Santa"
February 14–17, 1991 – "Waters of the Earth" / "Aguas de la Tierra"
January 25–28, 1990 – "Voices that Challenge" / "Voces que Desafían"
April 20–23, 1989 – "Proclaim God's Glory" / "Proclama la Gloria de Dios"
March 10–13, 1988 – "We are God's Work of Art" / "Somos Obra de Arte de Dios"
March 12–15, 1987 – "Sent to be a Blessing" / "Enviados a ser una Benedición"
February 13–16, 1986 – "The Word is in Your Heart" / "La Palabra está en su Corazón"
January 24–27, 1985 – "Journey Together in Faith" / "Caminar Juntos en Fe"
March 22–25, 1984 – "The Lord is With Us" / "El Señor está con Nosotros"
March 17–20, 1983 – "Making all Things New in Christ" / "Haciendo Todas las Cosas Nuevas en Cristo"
February 11–14, 1982 – "Growing in Age, Wisdom, Favor" / "Creciendo Edad, Sabiuría, Favor"
February 12–15, 1981 – "Many Gifts -- One Lord" / "Diversos Dones pero un solo Señor"
March 6–9, 1980 – "Family Together in His Love" / "Familia Unida por su Amor"
February 1–4, 1979 – "He Calls Us Each By Name" / " ¡Nos Llama por Nuestro Nombr
February 2–5, 1978 – "Doing the Truth in Love"
February 10–13, 1977 – "Come Follow Me"
February 12–15, 1976 – "Free to Live"
February 27-March 2, 1975 – "Praise, Pilgrim & Rejoice "
February 7–10, 1974 – "Jesus, Others, You "
March 1–4, 1973 – "Who Do You Say I Am?
February 18–20, 1972 – "CCD Congress Jubilee"
March 26–28, 1971 – "You Shall be my Witnesses to the ends of the Earth" - Acts 1:8
February 20–22, 1970 – "CCD Congress": "That All May Be One"
February 21–23, 1969 – "CCD Congress"
February 2–4, 1968 – "Confraternity Congress"
January 13–15, 1967 – "Southern California Confraternity Congress"

Earlier Dates

1958-1966 – Held at Loyola University or Immaculate Heart College
1957 – Held at Bishop Conaty Catholic Girls High School
1956 – First CCD institute held at Mount Carmel High School on Hoover Street in Los Angeles.