CHARLOTTE — Registration for the youth tracks for the 14th annual Eucharistic Congress Sept. 7-8 at the Charlotte Convention center is now open. Children’s tracks are divided into K-5, middle school and high school.
This year’s congress theme is “I am the living bread.” It is taken from the Gospel book of John (6:51) and is a part of the discourse on the bread of life in which Christ repeatedly explains to His followers that they must eat His Body and drink His Blood if they want to have eternal life.
Every year hundreds of students from across the diocese gather at the Eucharistic Congress. Families, parish groups and individuals participate in morning worship and a vigil Mass. During the middle part of the day, students attend age-appropriate instruction that combines praise and worship with high energy fun.
The Hintemeyer Scholars, students from Belmont Abbey College, will again be leading the Middle School Track for children in grades 6-8. The theme of the track is “Fully Alive, Fully Awake.” Tim and Catherine Przybysz will be the featured speakers at the Middle School Track.
High School Track registration is also open online. High school students may also register the day of the event, Sept. 8, and fill out a walk-in registration.
Youth tracks typically fill up, so early registration is recommended for high school (grades 9-12) students and it is required for K-8 students.
Registration is free.
The registration deadline is Aug. 15.
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter
Go online to register
At www.goeucharist.com: Register by clicking on “K-12 Tracks” and selecting the appropriate youth track for your child from the drop-down menu.