The Past History of the
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| Confraternity
of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Jubilee Congress February 18, 19, 20, 1972 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA Theme: Congress Jubilee The Spotlight on.... Friday, February 18: Youth Conference Saturday night
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Confraternity
of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Regional Congress March 26, 27, 28, 1971 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA Theme: "You Shall be my Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth." -- Acts 1:8 The Spotlight on.... Events: Youth Conference & Eucharistic Celebration March 27: Saturday night Sing-A-Long |
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Confraternity
Congress - 1970 February 20, 21, 22, 1970 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA The Spotlight on.... Congress moves from LAX-area hotel to a new site: Anaheim Convention Center Registration: $5 for one
day or per workshop Friday, February 20: Youth Conference (for high school students only) |
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Confraternity
Congress February 21, 22, 23, 1969 International Hotel (LAX area) Los Angeles, CA 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 The Spotlight on.... Confraternity Coffee Clatches are open after evening General Assemblies for your convenience! Coffee is "on the house," and there's an opportunity to relax, meet fellow CCDers, share ideas and discuss Confraternity programming in your parish. |
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Catechetical
Confraternity Congress February 2, 3, 4, 1968 International Hotel (LAX area) Los Angeles, CA 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 in all circumstances." The Spotlight on....
Registration: $5
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Southern
California Confraternity Congress January 13, 14, 15, 1967 International Hotel (LAX area) Los Angeles, CA Theme: From the words of Pope XXIII in his opening address to the Council comes the theme for this Congress ... "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 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. The Spotlight on.... Registration fee: $5 |
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Angeles CCD "Institutes" 1956-1966 In 1956 the first CCD institute was held at Mount Carmel High School on Hoover Street in Los Angeles. Some 500 teachers and catechists attended. In 1957, the event doubled in size and was held at Bishop Conaty Catholic Girls High School. In subsequent years attendance continued to increase and the event moved to Loyola University. By 1962 the institute drew over 4,000 attendees and was held at Immaculate
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"A look back at 30 years of Congress" -- REsponse Newsletter, January 2000
The CCD: History in the Making -- 1972 Congress Registration Guidebook
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