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February 9, 2001 "The Past History of the Religious Education Congress" The first Southern California Confraternity Congress was held January 13‑15, 1967, at the International Hotel near Los Angeles International Airport, with a registration fee of $5. The theme was adopted from the words of Pope John XXIII in his opening address to the Second Vatican Council: "The greatest concern of the Ecumenical Council is this: that the sacred deposit of Christian doctrine should be guarded and taught more efficaciously.” "From these words the decrees of Vatican II have formulated for Christians everywhere certain duties: to learn; to live and to share more fully the message of salvation, " the pre-event materials stated. "The Southern California Confraternity Congress hopes to provide an atmosphere of Christian unity.. and learning, where all who attend may advance scholastically and spiritually for the benefit of each and the common good of all." At the second CCD Congress February 2‑4, 1968 (also at the International Hotel), registration remained $5, with, self‑parking 50 cents, $1 or valet. The theme: "The unmistakable work being done today by the Holy Spirit in making the laity ever more conscious of their own responsibility and encouraging them to serve Christ and the church m all circumstances." The third Congress (February 21‑23, 1969) was the last at the International Hotel, and was the first to incorporate Scripture in its theme: "How beautiful on the mountains, are the feet of one who brings good news, who heralds peace, brings happiness, proclaims salvation, and tells Zion, `Your God is king' " (Isaiah 52:7). In 1970, Congress moved to the Anaheim Convention Center (February 20‑22), where registration was $5 for one day or per workshop; $10 for two days. The first day was a Youth Conference for high school students only. The March 26‑28, 1971 Congress carried the theme "You Shall be my Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth" (Acts 1:8), while the February 18‑20, 1972, Congress was a 50th Jubilee celebration of the creation of the CCD in Los Angeles. In 1973, the event was retitled the Religious Education Congress, and bilingual themes were adopted in 1979. A list of Congress dates and themes:
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