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The 10th National Eucharistic Congress In The United States

The 10th National Eucharistic Congress In The United States

Last updated on: July 17, 2024 at 9:04 am by Mauricio Pérez

The 10th National Eucharistic Congress In The United States 2024-07-17T09:04:12-07:00 Mauricio Pérez

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The 10th National Eucharistic Congress is paramount moment in the National Eucharistic Revival movement initiated by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops —a major pastoral effort to recover the faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, which has been plummeting down through the years in this country. According to a 2019 survey by the Pew Research Center, nearly seven-in-ten Catholics (69%) in the United States say they personally believe that during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine used in Communion “are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.” Just one-third of U.S. Catholics (31%) say they believe that “during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus.”

The National Eucharistic Revival movement got started in the solemnity of Corpus Christi in 2022, as a preparation. 2023 was focused on the revival at parochial levels. 2024 is the year of the national congress. 2025, be the year of the Ordinary Jubilee for the Catholic Church, and will be the Year of Mission to send off all believers in the Eucharist to share their faith across the Catholic Church in the country.

From May 17 through July 17, four groups of young adults walked 6,000 miles on a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage departing from the North, South, East and West of the nation and arriving in Indianapolis for this 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the first in 83 years.

A huge event of faith with a plethora of opportunities to learn about the Eucharist, grow in faith and spirituality, revitalize the faith in the Eucharist and meet fellow Catholics from many dioceses. This is a list of the daily activities to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center, and some churches as well.

The fulll event will be streamed at the National Eucharistic Revival website: www.eucharisticrevival.org

Day 1 – Wednesday, July 17

The following activities will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, starting on this day and open through the congress:

National Shroud of Turin Exhibit. A replica of the artifact known as the “World’s Greatest Mystery” will be on display in this high-tech educational exhibit. Meditating on the Shroud and its relationship to the Real Presence in the Eucharist can lead to a profound, personal renewal through the power of Christ’s love.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atriums. A particularly powerful interactive approach to the spiritual formation of children. Rooted in Montessori principles.

Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit. his collection of miracles was compiled by Blessed Carlo Acutis to bolster your faith and leave you in awe of the very real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Reliquary Chapel. Relics of the patrons of the National Eucharistic Revival, Congress, and Pilgrimage will be on display for veneration:

Blessed Carlo Acutis (special intercessor of the Revival)
St. Manuel González García (patron of the Revival)
St. Paschal Baylón (patron of all Eucharistic Congresses)
The Veil of Our Lady
St. Junípero Serra
St. Juan Diego
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium

Theme: From the Four Corners. All attendees will gather together to welcome Jesus at the end of his cross-country journey on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and open their hearts to what God has in store for the Congress.

Day 2 – Thursday, July 18

8:00, Family Rosary Across America, Lucas Oil Stadium

8:30, Eucharistic Celebrations

Mass in English celebrated by Timothy Cardinal Dolan at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Mass in Spanish by Seán Cardinal O’Malley at the Indiana Convention Center.
Mass for the Youth presided by Bishop Robert Lombardo at the Indiana Convention Center.

10:45 Impact sessions

At Lucas Oil Stadium: Encounter.

At the Indiana Convention Center:

Encuentro
Empower
Renewal: The ministry leader experience
Awaken: They youth experience
Abide: the priest experience

Afternoon sessions

2:00 Breakout Session A

Broken and Blessed: Sex, Gender, and a Sacramental Worldview – Presented by Eden Invitation
Eucaristía: Garantizar su Acceso a Todos
The Eucharist: Ensuring Access for All
I Object: Answering Fundamentalist Attacks on the Eucharist
Is Orthodoxy Enough?: The Family and Catholic Education – Presented by Catholic University of America
Rooted in the Eucharist: Living the Mission of the National Eucharistic Revival – Presented by Our Sunday Visitor
Transforming the World: The Eucharist and Evangelization – Presented by EWTN
Youth Breakout – Finding Forever: Our Ache for Jesus in the Eucharist – Presented by NET Ministries

2:45 Breakout Session B

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: Understanding the Liturgy – Presented by FOCUS
Evangelizing through the Eucharist: Insights from the Word on Fire Ethos – Presented by Word on Fire
The Martyrs of La Florida: A Great Eucharistic Defense in Our History
Men’s Session – Jesus: Icon of Manhood – Presented by Exodus 90
Pueblo de Dios: ¿Qué significa ser un pueblo eucarístico?
Trustworthy Stewards: The Intersection of Faith and Business – Presented by Legatus
Protecting the Imago Dei: How to Defend the Pro-Life Position

4:00 PM Afternoon liturgies

Mass in English presided by Bishop Gerardo J. Colacicco at the Indiana Convention Center
Eastern Rite Liturgy: Byzantine Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Bohdan John Danylo at the Indiana Convention Center
Mass According to the 1962 Missal presided by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at Holy Rosary Church

7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium

Theme: The Greatest Love Story. Participants will encounter the heart of God who is far from distant.

Day 3 – Friday, July 19

8:30 Eucharistic celebrations

Mass in English celebrated by Wilton Cardinal Gregory at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Mass in Spanish by Archbishop Nelson Pérez at the Indiana Convention Center.
Mass for the Youth presided by Archbishop Timothy Broglio at the Indiana Convention Center.

10:45 Impact sessions

At Lucas Oil Stadium: Encounter.

At the Indiana Convention Center:

Encuentro
Empower
Renewal: The ministry leader experience
Awaken: They youth experience
Abide: the priest experience

Afternoon sessions

2:00 PM Breakout Session A

Awakening the Sleeping Giant: The Biggest Unrealized Opportunity in the Church
Living Jesus’ Loving Ministry in Catholic Healthcare at Ascension – Presented by Ascension St. Vincent
Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships – Presented by Benedictine College
La Eucaristía: Fuente de Comunión en un Iglesia Culturalmente Diversa
This Is My Body: A Catholic Approach to Gender Dysphoria
Parish Vocation Ministries: A Grassroots Solution to the Vocations Crisis — Presented by The Serra Clubs of the United States
Youth Breakout – Mary, the Living Tabernacle: The Transforming and Freeing Power of “Fiat — Presented by Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement

2:45 PM Breakout Session B

Building Bridges for Our Shared Mission: Connecting Parishes with Movements and New Communities — Presented by MovCom US
Christ’s Eucharistic Love and Mercy: Our Source for Healing After Abortion
Llamados a Erradicar el Hambre: Como Vivir el Discipulado Misionero
Master Key: Seven Mysteries of the Faith Unlocked by the Eucharist
Quality Isn’t Expensive, It’s Priceless: Investing in Your Parish with Beauty — Presented by Pushpay
Taste, See, Live the Goodness of the Lord:  Incarnating the Eucharist
Women’s Session – Jesus, I Trust in You: A Life of Courage, Suffering, and Obedience

Special experiences

Priest Luncheon — Presented by PushPay
Deacon Luncheon Experience: The Eucharist as the Source of our Life and Ministry – The Deacon as Man of Prayer and Interiority — Presented by Our Sunday Visitor
Biblical Theology of the Eucharist: Day 2 — Presented by Augustine Institute
CatholicHÔM Immersive Family Experience — Presented by Holy Cross Family Ministries
Priest Breakout – Embracing Our Eucharistic Identity
Relevant Radio Presents… —Presented by Relevant Radio

4:00 PM Afternoon liturgies

Mass in English presided by Archbishop Joseph Naumann at the Indiana Convention Center
Mass in Vietnamese presided by Bishop John-Nhàn Trần at the Indiana Convention Center
Eastern Rite Liturgy: Eastern Rite Liturgy: Byzantine Hierarchical Vigil Divine Liturgy presided by Bishop Robert Pipta at St. Athenasius Byzantine Church
Mass According to the 1962 Missal presided by Fr. Ryan McCarthy at Holy Rosary Church

Feed the Hungry

Service opportunity at the Indiana Convention Center. The Eucharistic Congress is partnering with Million Meal Movement to pack 360,000 meals, becoming the hands and feet of Christ for those in need.

7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium

Theme: Into Gethsemane. Repentant before our merciful Lord, participants will open themselves to healing from the effects of sin—both individually and as a Church and will ask God to restore them in body, mind, and soul.

Day 4 – Saturday, July 20

8:30, Eucharistic Celebrations

Eastern Rite Liturgy: Syro-Malabar Qurbānā presided by Bishop Joy Alappatt and Archbishop Borys Gudziak at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Mass in Spanish by Archbishop José Gómez at the Indiana Convention Center.
Mass for the Youth presided by Archbishop Charles Thompson at the Indiana Convention Center.

10:45 Impact sessions

At Lucas Oil Stadium: Encounter.

At the Indiana Convention Center:

Encuentro
Empower
Renewal: The ministry leader experience
Awaken: They youth experience
Abide: the priest experience

2:00 PM Afternoon breakout sessions

Beautiful Revelation: The Eucharistic Timeline — Presented by Decided Excellence Catholic Media
Biblical Theology of the Eucharist: Day 3 — Presented by Augustine Institute
Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee — Presented by Augustine Institute
The Catholic Lifecycle: Preventing Young Adults from Leaving the Faith — Presented by Newman Ministries
Encounter Moment: Leading People to a Response of Faith to Jesus in the Eucharist
The Eucharist and Social Mission: Body of Christ, Broken for the World
Healing Community: Encountering Brokenness in the Body of Christ
One in Christ, Divided in Politics: The Eucharist in a Time of Polarization
The Religion of the Day: Breaking Free from Post-Christian Influence — Presented by University of Mary
Revival Jumpstart: Eucharistic Revival Activity Program Overview and Experience — Presented by National Catholic Committee on Scouting
Santa María de Guadalupe: Madre de la Eucarística — Presented by the Knights of Columbus
Sí Audaz: el Fiat de María nos Lleva a la Comunión
Sent Forth to Feed the Hungry: Living Our Mission Call
Socially Unsocial: Sharing the Eucharist through St. John Paul II’s Call for Digital Evangelization
¡Señor, Aumenta Nuestra Fe! — Presented by El Sembrador
Women’s Session – Reveal the Gift: The Eucharist and the Feminine Genius
God’s Greatest Gift: An Unmissable Event for Every Catholic Teen — Presented by Life Teen

Special Experiences

Deacon Luncheon Experience: The Eucharist as the Source of our Life and Ministry – The Deacon as Mystic, Servant in Liturgy, & Eucharistic Bridge — Presented by Our Sunday Visitor
CatholicHÔM Immersive Family Experience —Presented by Holy Cross Family Ministries

3:00 PM Eucharistic Procession through downtown Indianapolis

7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium

Theme: This is my Body. Participants will embrace their call as disciples of Jesus Christ and commit to living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

Confession and Eucharistic adoration will take place every day during the congress.

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About Mauricio I. Pérez

Mauricio I. Pérez is a Catholic writer, journalist and YouTuber. He has received five national journalism awards by the Catholic Media Association. Mauricio has authored 18 books on Biblical commentary, spirituality and Catholic fiction, six of them bestsellers in Amazon. He has earned a diploma in Sacred Liturgy by the Universidad Pontificia de México and has graduated from several Liturgy programs at the Pontificio Istituto Liturgico in Rome. You can read more about the author here.

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