The International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (LOGO) have produced material to assist the pastoral preparation for the Congress.

To view the various resources and stages of preparation click here

The Pastoral Preparation Programme which will take place between now and June 2012, is presented as an itinerary for the journey towards the great gathering for the Eucharistic Congress. Parishes, groups and individuals are invited to use the pastoral material as a method of preparation for the IEC 2012.

This journey has been mapped out in four stages, each with its own theme.

Each of these reflects on an aspect of the celebration of the Eucharist and the lifestyle it inspires, in the light of the overall Congress theme - The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another

Stage 1 – Christ gathers us a Eucharistic Community – focuses on the Introductory Rite. (Autumn/Winter 2010)

Stage 2 – Christ gathers us to listen, to hear, to be nourished and to be formed into community by God’s word –emphasis is placed on how the Liturgy of the Words nourishes our Communion (Spring/Summer 2011)

Stage 3 - Christ gathers us to be nourished by the Bread of Life – reflects on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, sometimes referred to in the Scriptures as the “Breaking of Bread.” (Autumn/Winter 2011)

Stage 4 – Christ gathers and strengthens us for Mission by the Word and the Bread of Life – explores the concluding rite with its focus on mission and the challenge to become what we have received, the living Body of Christ, given for others in our daily lives.

To Download the Pastoral Resources click here