Disney Ticket Offer Ends Tuesday
This Tuesday, March 10, 2015 is the last day RECongress attendees can purchase specially priced Disneyland resort tickets. The discounted rates apply to Twilight Convention tickets (after 4 pm), 1-day 1-park, multi-day and park hopper tickets. This offer is only available online at www.disneyconventionear.com/ZMRC15A and not available at the Park. Tickets are valid Tuesday, March 10 through Sunday, March 22, 2015. The online ticket store closes Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 9:00 PM PST.
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The Youth Day 2015 App
Download the Youth Day app for iPhone and iPod Touch at AppStore.com/YouthDay2015! It automatically updates itself every year when new versions are released. With this app you can stay up-to-date with all Youth Day speakers, musicians and performers by following them on Twitter, viewing their websites and Facebook pages.

Youth Day is Social
Stay up-to-date on the latest updates about Youth Day by connecting with us on Social Media. The hashtags for all Youth Day activity are #LAYouthDay and #TalkJesusWithMe.
Facebook: LAYouthDay
Twitter: @LAYouthDay
Vine: #LAYouthDay
Instagram: #LAYouthDay
See the Youth Day page »

Sneak a Peek at the Program Book
Be ready for Congress: See the online version of the Program Book that attendees receive when they arrive at Congress 2015. Get a little extra time to plan out your weekend by downloading the Program Book for workshop and restaurant locations. Available in PDF and iPaper formats.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
  -- Spotlight on events at Congress
  -- Workshop locations and maps
  -- Tech Center schedule
  -- Speaker Signing schedule
  -- Exhibitor listing and Categories listing
  -- Restaurant guide and map
  -- Audio Recording Form
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Speaker/Artist Book Signing
Authors and musical performing artists appearing at Congress have scheduled times to sign their books, CDs and DVDs at the Signing Area. After every period there are scheduled times for speaker signings — including Keynote Pastor Rick Warren on Saturday. The Signing Area is located in the southeast corner of Hall A. Check the posted schedule for any updates to table number or appearance times.
See the Signing Schedule »

Visit the Technology Center in Hall A ...
Friday thru Sunday – Tech Center in Hall A
Don't forget to check the schedule online or at the Tech Center for computer demonstrations by the Catholic Communication Collaboration, Gradelink, Liturgical Publications, Outside da Box, Pearson, RCL, TheFiveLoaves.com and more. Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez starts off events at the Tech Center on Friday with an online video chat with students from St. Finbar Elementary School in Burbank.

... and Don't Forget Your Free ePostcard
In addition to the Congress-logoed souvenir pens, pins and magnets, you can also claim a free souvenir ePostcard. The ePostcards are only available on Sunday and only at the Technology Center, located at the center of Hall A under the "Computer Demonstration" banner and adjacent to the Office of Religious Education's booth. Take your picture at Congress to email home and/or to your friends.
See Last Year's ePostcards »

RECongress Live! Online
This year, watch our two live streaming channels of Arena (English) and Hall B (Spanish) events live from Congress on the Internet. Find the schedule of our live events from Congress 2015 on RECongress.org/LIVE. Watch beginning with Youth Day on Thursday and running all the way through Sunday... beyond with our posted videos. And don't forget to post comments on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/RECongress
Twitter - www.twitter.com/LACongress @LACongress #REC2015
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Film Showcase 2015
Friday, March 13, 2015, 8 pm (7 pm reception)
Convention 201
This year’s Film Showcase -- the ninth annual event in partnership with Loyola Marymount University -- presents sneak peeks at future films and will feature the 2015 documentary "It Happened Here."  A public Q&A with Producer Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen moderated by Sr. Rose Pacatte, F.S.P. will follow the screening. At 7:15 pm there will be an advanced screening of NBC’s  "A.D. The Bible Continues" pilot episode. The show picks up where the miniseries "The Bible" left off, exploring the events that followed the Crucifixion of Christ. Doors open and preshow reception begins at 7 pm in Convention 201. The formal program begins at 8 pm.
(Online info at Congress Film Showcase.)
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Audio Recording at Congress
Many of the Congress workshop sessions are audio recorded with speaker permission. Audio CDs are available at Congress for purchase at the CSC Digital Media booth, located at the east wall in Exhibit Hall A. Downloadable MP3s will be made available after Congress. You can order on site, from the order page in the Program Book or online -- during Congress and after. NOTE: Delegate recording of any workshop or general assembly session is not permitted.
Go to Recording page »

Some RECongress Reminders:
Live Streaming in Hall B
As an alternative to dealing with the crowd Arena, you can watch Friday’s Opening Event (8:30-9:30 am) with a live broadcast in Hall B.

Convention Center Parking
Day parking is available in the Convention Center parking structures at the rate of $15 per day, with no in-and-out privileges.

Registration & Program Books Online - click here
Our 2015 Registration Guidebook and even our 2015 Congress Program Book — the one given away at Congress — are now available online in PDF (requires the free Adobe Reader) and in format (requires no software download).

Hotels - click here
RECongress has contracted with local hotels to offer special rates for attendees. When making hotel reservations, be sure to ask for the Religious Education Congress rate. Check online for our most current listing of hotels. 

Airport Shuttle - click here
Prime Time Shuttle is offering Congress attendees special online convention discounts for transportation to and from Southern California airport or cruise ship terminals. Information can be found on their special Congress event page.

Unwind at Congress
On Friday and Saturday (10 am-4:30 pm) and again on Sunday (10 am-2:30 pm) in the Hall A Prefuntion Area you can take a break from the bustle of Congress with a chair massage. The cost is $1 per minute.

A.A. Meetings
Join a lunchtime meeting (Friday through Sunday) with other Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) men and women to share experiences, strengths and hopes with mutual support for recovery from alcoholism. This is an open meeting for anyone working a 12-Step program, or anyone interested in 12-Step recovery. The meeting room is location on the Marriott’s lower level, in the San Diego room.

Lost and Found
There is a Lost & Found desk located outside of Congress Headquarters, located in Convention AR 1, near the south end of the Arena.

Message Center
The Message Center, located in the Prefunction area, can receive incoming messages. Call (714) 765-8883 or (714) 765-8884 to leave a message, or you can leave a note on the Message Board.
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ralphs Rewards Program - click here
Don't forget to sign up at your Southern California Ralphs store for the free Ralphs rewards Card and register the card with the Community Contributions Program.

RECongress.org
You can always find the latest Congress information and updates online. Though our Congress Emailings feature some of our Congress Speakers, Spotlights, Entertainment and Liturgies, you can find the complete listing online at www.RECongress. And check our updates pages updates and announcements.
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Free ACC Emailing
Want to know what's happening in the Los Angeles Archdiocese? The Archdiocesan Catholic Center (ACC) Newsbriefs is a free, weekly newsletter sent to your e-mail address each Friday afternoon with information on upcoming workshops and events sponsored by ACC departments, and links to archdiocesan web pages for more information and registration. It also includes information on other events throughout the Archdiocese. Over 3,400 people currently receive the ACC Newsbriefs each week. Please note that your e-mail address is not shared, not even other ACC departments. To subscribe, log on to: newsbriefs.la-archdiocese.org and provide your e-mail address, your name and your phone number (in case of any questions).
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RECongress Emailing
Be sure to sign-up for our RECongress Emailings. Though we only have a couple more Emailings scheduled for this Congress, be sure you're on the list to receive information about Congress 2016! You may opt out from our Congress Emailing at any time from the "Manage Your Subscription" link below.

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