"What If I Don't Receive My Tickets?"

If your tickets have not arrived by the time you're heading off to RECongress, they may have been returned by the Post Office or were lost in the mail. Be sure to bring your email confirmation and a form of ID to the Existing Ticket Holders line in the Registration area at Congress and we will reprint your tickets for you. Your key to registration is your ID number (which is also your barcode).

"I did not receive an email confirmation"

When registering, either online or by mail, we use your email address to send payment and registration confirmations. If you haven't received an email confirmation, you might not have provided an email address or it may have been entered incorrectly. You can contact the Congress Registration Desk at (213) 637-7348 to verify your email address or to reissue an email confirmation. 

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Be Ready With The RECongress Program Book

Preview the online version of the Program Book that attendees receive when they arrive for RECongress 2020. Get a little extra time to plan out your weekend by downloading the Program Book for workshop and restaurant locations. Also available in PDF and iPaper formats.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND:

 — Workshop locations and maps

 — Spotlight on events at RECongress

 — Speaker Signing schedule

 — Technology Center schedule

 — Exhibitor and Categories listings

 — Map of the ACC North building

 — Restaurant guide and map

 — Audio Recording Form

See the RECongress 2020 Program Book here »

RECongress Workshop Recordings & Videos

Have you found that there are two workshops you just can't miss -- but they are at the same time! Try this option: All workshops indicate if they are recorded (denoted by an asterisk or headphones). If one session is recorded and the other is not, use whatever ticket you have to attend the workshop that is not recorded (if there is available seating). Then you can order the recording during RECongress at the Conference Media booth in Hall A as an Audio CD or an MP3 download. Another option to keep in mind is that all workshops in the Arena (English) and Hall B (Spanish) are live streamed and most will be posted on our YouTube Channel after RECongress. Note: All recorded workshops have the speaker's permission. Delegate recording of any workshop or general assembly session is not permitted.

Download the RECognress Recording Form here »

Announcing the RECongress 2020 "Swag Bag"

Every RECongress attendee on our adult days receives a souvenir tote bag — sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries (one side with the RECongress 2020 logo and the other side with the Cemeteries logo) — that includes a RECongress lanyard, a name badge holder and a copy of the 2020 Program Book.

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Technology Center Schedule Posted

The Tech Center is located in the center of Exhibit Hall A and across the aisle from the Office of Religious Education booth. Its purpose is to highlight educational software, online services and internet resources that is of interest to our Congress attendees.

On Friday, NCEA presents a day of Digital Discipleship. Check the schedule for their events going on all day, including "Testing Your Catholic IQ!"; creating simple and professional looking digital images; setting up a Twitter account and learning the basics; creating simple videos; and creating your own fun, interactive games!

Also, watch for presentations during the rest of the weekend from the Global Sisters Report in the Classroom; Magis Center; National Catholic Sisters Project; Verbum Catholic Study Software; William H. Sadlier, and RECongress speaker Sherry Hayes-Peirce.

Find the Tech Center schedule here »

Car (and Bus) Parking for RECongress

BUS PARKING: Bus parking is available for Youth Day in the Toy Story parking lot for $36 (cash) per bus. If your bus will not be parked at the Convention Center, let your driver know to return to the parking lot by 1:30 pm for staging. Remember: All buses must be licensed with the Public Utilities Commission of California. 

CAR PARKING: Parking for Youth Day and Adult Days is available at Car Park 1 (off Katella Ave. located at ACC North); at Car Park 4 or Car Park 6 (both accessible off West St.); at the Disney Toy Story Lot (off Harbor Blvd.); or in the parking structure at Anaheim GardenWalk (off Katella Ave.). You may download the parking map HERE. Parking in all locations is $18 per day (the standard Convention Center rate).

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Performance Stage in Hall A

Friday through Sunday

– Hall A (southeast area)

Several of the performing artists and musicians appearing at RECongress have scheduled time at the Performance Stage in Hall A. The stage showcases 20-minute sets of live music and is located in the southeast area of Exhibit Hall A. Check the on-site schedule for appearance times of Mel Kennedy and several Spirit & Song artists.

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Last Days To Order Disney Tickets

RECongress attendees may purchase specially priced Disneyland Resort Theme Park eTickets 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 discounted eTicket offer is only available online at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/ZMRB20A. NOTE: We recommend ordering your discounted eTickets by February 16. Tickets are valid from Saturday, February 15 to Wednesday, February 26, 2020. (This special offer is not available once you arrive at the Disney Resort and is intended only for attendees and guests of RECongress 2020.)

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Tips for "Surviving" RECongress

If you haven't experienced it yet, the RECongress is probably the largest regularly scheduled gathering of Catholics in North America. It is held at the Anaheim Convention Center across the street from Disneyland. Thursday is Youth Day, which attracts up to 15,000 high schoolers, and Friday through Sunday are the adult days, which are attended by anywhere from 15,000 to 20,000 teachers, catechists, musicians and other Catholics in ministry from all over the country. There are dozens of conference sessions each day with Masses and other events in the evenings. Here are a dozen handy tips for surviving the Religious Education Congress by long-time attendee Claude Muncy.

Bring your entire registration packet
Bring the whole envelope with you, and get there Thursday between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm or early Friday to avoid lines when picking up your book and nametag holder. Once you have your book, keep track of it as it has most of the information you need, and the text of the Arena liturgies. Stick your tickets behind your nametag holder so you will have them when you need them...
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Do You Need Airport Shuttle Service?

The Religious Education Congress has made arrangements for discounted airport transportation with Karmel Shuttle, offering direct service between Los Angeles International (LAX), John Wayne (SNA), and Long Beach (LGB) airports to and from the Anaheim Resort. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER:
1) Visit www.karmel.com and enter Promo Code: RECON20.
2) Call toll free 1-888-995-RIDE (888-995-7433) and mention promo

    code “RECON20” at the time of reservation.
3) Click this link — exclusively for Religious Education Congress attendees.
Find additional shuttle information here »

Spotlight: Exposition & Benediction

Friday, February 21, 9:00 pm
– Marriott Marquis

The call to holiness is rooted in the Eucharist: taken, blessed, broken, reverenced and shared. Come to an hour of prayer, song, reflection, silence and stillness before the Blessed Sacrament. This liturgy will begin with a Eucharistic procession. (If you wish to join the procession, gather outside the Convention Center front doors main lobby at the end of Convention Way. The procession will follow an accessible path to the Marquis Ballroom at the Marriott.)

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Entertainment: Friday Evening Concert

Friday, February 21, 8 pm - Arena

"A Celebration of Women in Music"

Join us for an evening where we will honor the women who inspire us in Scripture, in our traditions and from our lives. Performances by Sarah Hart, ValLimar Jansen, Lorraine Hess, Meredith Augustin .. and friends.
"Women Spirit Rising" © M. Southard C.S.J., www.marysouthardart.org. Used with permission.
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Check for Hotel Discounts

RECongress has contracted with a number of hotels that offer attendees a variety of pricing and room types. Check our online listing and be sure to mention that you are attending the 2020 Religious Education Congress and ask for the REC or Religious Education Congress Block Group Rate.

Find the list of contracted hotels here »