Special Disney Ticket Offer
Religious Education Congress attendees can purchase specially priced Disneyland resort tickets prior to their arrival. There is special pricing for Twilight Convention tickets (after 4 pm), 1-day 1-park, multi-day and park hopper tickets. This online offer is only available at http://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 9:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.
Check online for restrictions and bulk ticket orders.
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Youth Day T-shirts
Official Youth Day 2015 logo wear – with the theme “Talk Jesus with Me!” –  are now available for pre-order. Customize your Youth Day shirt with your youth group or parish name on the back for only $2 additional. All orders with payment must be received by February 16, 2015 to get the pre-order discount rate:
T-shirts: $13; V-Neck: $16; Sweatshirts: $25
Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
(2XL - 4XL sizes are $2 extra for T-shirts and $5 extra for hoodies.)
Order online at www.seraph7.com or by email seraph7clothing@gmail.com.
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Youth Day Speaker Feature: Bob Perron
Both Tracks at Youth Day are set to see the Youth Day Arena speaker and one additional workshop, including this one and 11 others whose sessions are held in the Convention Center meeting rooms.

Bob Perron has been sharing his style of standup and storytelling for over a decade. He has presented at major national youth ministry conferences in over 60 dioceses across the United States and Canada. Perron is Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.V., and previously served as Executive Director at the St. Thomas More Center in the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa. He is author of “Lessons Learned From a God-Sized Family: In a Me-Sized World.”
Session X - "Snapchat Relationships"
Youth Day, Thursday, March 12, 2015
Have intimacy issues? Do relationships last as long as a Snapchat picture? Do we understand what it means to be intimate? This workshop will look at healthy intimacy in all our relationships – with others and especially with Christ.
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RECongress Spotlight: Charging Stations
Friday through Sunday, Arena Lobby & Hall A
There will be two charging stations at Congress this year: one will be located in the Arena Lobby (just outside of Hall A) and one on the southeast side of the Exhibit Hall (Hall A), near the Book Signing tables. Bring your charger and plug into our Charging Station to recharge your portables.  See other 2015 RECongress Spotlights »

Speaker Feature: Frank DiLallo
Over the three days, Congress 2015 will offer 309 workshops presented by 202 speakers. Topics range from personal growth to music to spiritual topics – in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Each Emailing we spotlight one of those speakers:

Frank A. DiLallo is currently Diocesan Case Manager and Prevention/Intervention Schools Consultant for the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, serving 124 parishes and 79 Catholic schools. With over 30 years of experience in education and counseling, he conducts numerous educator trainings and is a frequent local, state and national speaker on the topic of bullying prevention. DiLallo’s published work, “Peace Be With You: Christ Centered Bullying Solution,” including teacher manual and student workbook, is a grassroots effort that is gaining momentum across the country.

Working With Parents After an Incident of Bullying: A Key Element of Positive School Climate  (*)
Session 1-05, Friday, March 13, 2015 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
How do we talk with parents after an incident of bullying in ways that promote a positive school climate, communicate our concern, and avoid triggering angry or defensive reactions? How the initial contact is managed can make things worse or make things better. Learn seven specific phrases to avoid using with parents and seven proven techniques to prevent potential parent conflicts, acknowledge and affirm parent concerns and maintain positive parent relationships.

Bullying Prevention: Catholic Is Evidence-Based! (*)
Session 5-10, Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Bullying is viewed as the abhorrent social norm, and the world seems to be frantically searching for answers to solve this growing epidemic. Why are so many acting as if answers don’t exist? All the answers and evidence in preventing and responding to bullying are right in front of us and have been readily available for over 2,000 years. The Gospel is the best bullying prevention manual ever written! Jesus walked this earth to teach us how to love, serve and obey. Keep the faith, the evidence is that Catholic is bullying prevention. This workshop will focus on connecting Scripture and practical youth and parent strategies to create and maintain a Christ-centered Catholic parish community.
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Congress Speaker Richard on Oprah
Fr. Richard Rohr is scheduled to appear as a guest on Super Soul Sunday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," airing November 30, 2014. The show is expected to feature some of Rohr’s 14 books as well as discussion of his ministry in audio, video, retreats, conferences and personal appearances.
Fr. Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province, founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, N.M., where he currently lives. He is also founder of The Rohr Institute and its Living School for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Rohr was with us last at Congress 2013. His new book with Franciscan Media, "Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi," reveals how revolutionary St. Francis was in his own time and how he is still changing lives today.
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Continuing Education Credit
Did you know that you can receive Continuing Education Units (C.E.U.) from attending Congress? Both Loyola Marymount University and Mount St. Mary's College offer professional development credit for attending RECongress workshops and keynotes. Programs are handled through Loyola Marymount's Center for Religion & Spirituality and through Mount St. Mary's Religious Studies Department. You can download the pages from the RECongress Registration Guidebook for information, contacts and forms. Download the full Guidebook or the "Information pages" section.
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Disney Tickets Offer
Religious Education Congress attendees can purchase specially priced Disneyland resort tickets prior to your arrival. There are discounted rates for Twilight Convention tickets (after 4 pm), 1-day 1-park, multi-day and park hopper tickets. This offer is only available online at http://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 9:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.
Check online for restrictions and bulk ticket orders.

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Special Hotel Rates
Don't forget to make your travel arrangements now. We have secured special rates for Congress attendees at a number of hotels with pricing to meet everyone's needs. Make sure when making your reservations you mention the Religious Education Congress so that you receive our special contracted rates.

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Just for Southern Californians
Ralphs Grocery Company, a major supermarket chain in the Southern California area, supports schools, churches and other non-profit organizations with annual contributions. The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is a member of Ralphs Community Contributions Program. Simply by using your Ralphs rewards Card a portion of eligible purchases are contributed to the RECongress. This is an annual program that must be renewed each year. The current term just began last month. If you were part of the program last year, we thank you and encourage you to re-enroll again for this year's term.

We encourage all Ralphs shoppers to sign up for the free Ralphs rewards Card and register their card with the Community Contributions Program. It’s easy! Every time you shop for groceries and scan your card at Ralphs, RECongress will automatically earn up to 5% of all eligible purchases per enrolled card. Sign up now! It’s never been easier to contribute to the RECongress.

Organization Name: e: Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Religious Education
Organization Number: 90658

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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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