The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another
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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 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.
Pastoral Preparation - Resources
• The Congress Prayer Based on Luke 24 and Micah 6
• The Congress Logo “People in Communion” – Martin Barlow
• The Theological Document • The Web-Site (www.iec2012.ie)• E-Congress Newsletter• The Congress Hymn
“Though we are Many” – Bernard Sexton
• Direct Flights from
•Europe•North America
• Transit via•London•Frankfurt•Amsterdam•Abu Dhabi•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.
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 Eucharist
RDS – Sunday 10th June (afternoon)
Celebration of ReconciliationWednesday morning
Eucharistic Procession
Wednesday evening
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
Come and See
National Delegates are invited to Dublin to:• meet the team• view the Venues• To experience something of our culture
Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Feast of the Visitation): Arrival
Wednesday 1st / Thursday 2nd June: Programme and site visits
Friday June 3rd (Feast of St. Kevin)
Visit to the Monastic Site of Glendalough.