The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world. This four‑day event is held at the Anaheim Convention Center and is sponsored by the Office of Religious Education, a division of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Begun in 1968 as an “institute,” Congress still keeps the same focus: to teach more about the Catholic faith as well as to advance personal growth. Today the event is open to people of all vocations and different faiths. 

Youth Day - February 20

Youth Day is an annual event of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, offered to all students from public and Catholic schools, grades 9 through 12. Young people will have the opportunity to experience speakers, exhibits, music, liturgy, and prayer that invite them deeper into their relationship with Christ. All teenagers from the Parish, School and Confirmation program can attend with the St. Monica group. We will take a bus to youth day, with chaperones provided. The cost for the day is $55. For more information and registration, contact Dominik Gnirs at or (310) 566-1543 .

Congress Days - February 21–23

The remaining three-day weekend is open to adults and offers more than 200 speakers presenting over 300 workshops, in addition to lunchtime entertainment, evening concerts, Liturgy in a variety of forms, the Exhibit Hall, and much more.

Free Exhibits - open to registrants only

One of the perks of Congress is the Exhibit Hall, held Friday through Sunday, showcasing over 200 companies ranging from religious art to music, and from publishing houses to educational institutions, in addition to our own represented Archdiocesan ministries.

Check out the Livestream HERE.

Go to www.recongress.org for more information and to register!

St. Monica Hospitality Suite

Don't forget to visit our St. Monica hospitality suite. It's a great place to take a break, reconvene, and meet up with other attendees from St. Monica.

Friday, February 21

    11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. - Sponsored Lunch

    1:30–5:00 p.m. - Open for Hospitality

    6:00–8:00 p.m. - Wine and Cheese Social

Saturday, February 22
     11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. - Sponsored Lunch 

    1:30–7:00 p.m. - Open for Hospitality
     7:00–8:30 p.m. - Saturday Dinner

We also hope you'll join us to break bread together with dinner at 7:00 p.m.
An entree and sides will be available buffet-style for $20 per person.

St. Monica Hospitality Suite:
Anaheim Marriott, Ste 1931
700 West Convention Way
Anaheim, CA  92802
(714) 750-8000