The Eucharist:Communion with

Christ and with one another

A Journey of Preparation

The Event of the Congress can only be properly understood as a significant moment in a pilgrimage which has already begun

and which will continue long after the Congress itself is over.

Communion - Theme and Context

The Universal Church

• 2012 will be the 50th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Second Vatican Council

• The Eucharist : Communion with Christ and with one another

• Origins in Lumen Gentium, 7

Ireland

The Social and Ecclesiological

Context• Celebrating Communion – Ireland and the World

o Mission “Ad Gentes” o Justice & Developmento Peace-keeping

• Much has been done, but much remains to be done o To heal the hurt caused by years of violence in Northern Irelando To develop a fruitful communion between Christians of different denominations, following

centuries of suspicion

• There is a Particular challenge to Communion followingo the betrayal of trust in relation to the abuse of childreno an economic crisis brought about by a preoccupation with profit and power

• On-going challenges:o To restore to active communion those who no longer gather with us for the Eucharisto To improve the quality of participation in the Eucharistic assembly

The Pilgrimage of the Bell A Symbol for the Congress

• A Call to Pilgrimage

• A Call to Faith

• A Call to Prayer

• A Call to Conversion

• A Call to Mission

Pastoral Preparation - People

Participation

• Diocesan Communities• Parish Communities• Religious

Congregations• Christians of Other

Denominations• Third Level Students• Youth Groups• Movements

Planning

• Local Planning Committeeo Pastoral and Liturgical

Preparationo Special Eventso Finance and Administrationo Media & Communicationso Volunteer Managemento Logistics

• Theological Commission• National Eucharistic

Committee

Pastoral Preparation - Resources

• The Congress Prayer Based on Luke 24 and Micah 6

• The Congress Logo “People in Communion” – Martin Barlow

• The Congress Hymn “Though we are Many” – Bernard Sexton

• The Theological Document • The Web-Site (www.iec2012.ie)• E-Congress Newsletter

Pastoral Programme – Outline

A Pilgrimage in Four Stages:

• Stage One Autumn/Winter 2010:

Christ gathers us a Eucharistic Community.

• Stage Two: Spring/Summer 2011:

Christ gathers us to listen, to hear, to be nourished and to be formed into community by God’s word.

• Stage Three: Autumn/Winter 2011:

Christ gathers us to be nourished by the Bread of Life.

• Stage Four: Spring 2012:

Christ gathers and strengthens us for Mission by the Word and the Bread of Life.

The Congress - A Destination

All paths lead to Dublin June 10th to 17th 2012

• Direct Flights from

•Europe•North America

• Transit via•London•Frankfurt•Amsterdam•Dubai•New York

• Sea Ferries from•Scotland•Wales•France

Travel is Easy

Dublin – City by the SeaDublin is a modern City of 1.2 million people dating from the tenth century AD. It is situated on the East coast of Ireland and sheltered by a range of gentle hills.

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The Venue for the WeekThe Royal Dublin Society was established in 1731 to promote

Agriculture, Industry, Science and the Arts. The RDS premises at Ballsbridge hosts the world famous Dublin Horse Show.

Croke Park – Venue for the Statio Orbis

Croke Park is the Headquarters of the GAA, (Gaelic Athletic Association). The stadium has recently

been restored and is capable of accommodating just over 80,000 people.

The Programme – Special

Events

• Opening Ceremony and EucharistRDS – Sunday 10th June (afternoon)

• Celebration of ReconciliationWednesday morning

• Procession• Youth Vigil

Saturday evening – Croke Park• Statio Orbis

Croke Park – Sunday 17th June (early afternoon)

The Programme

Daily Themes - Monday to

Saturday

• Monday – focus on Communion and BaptismEcumenical activity

• Tuesday – focus on Communion and Family• Wednesday – focus on Communion and Reconciliation• Thursday – focus on Communion and Ministry• Friday – Focus on Communion, Suffering and Healing• Saturday – Focus on Communion and the Word

through Mary

The Daily Programme

• Morning Prayer• Workshops

Afternoon• Catechesis• Testimony• Eucharistic Liturgy

Morning

EveningCultural Events in the RDS and in the City

Continuous•Prayer ministry in City Churches•Youth Space•Exhibitions

VenueSt. Patrick’s College, Maynooth(30 min. from City Centre)

DatesWednesday 6th – Friday 8th June 2012

Hosted ByFaculty of Theology,Pontifical University,Maynooth

The

Theological

Symposium

• In your pack we have enclosed a short DVD with subtitles in:•English•French•German•Irish•Italian•Polish•Spanish

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