Adoremus - The Parallel Programme

Source: Archdiocese of Liverpool

The Bishops of England and Wales are holding a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress "Adoremus" in Liverpool on 7 - 9 September 2018. THE PARALLEL PROGRAMME, prepared by the Archdiocese of Liverpool, aims to support the event in the Echo Arena by exploring a wide understanding of Eucharist and providing events for those who couldn't get tickets for the main event. The Adoremus 'Parallel Programme' will deliver great speakers, music, workshops, prayer, cultural events and much more.

SEPTEMBER 7 -8

Friday & Saturday 12-9pm Welcoming the stranger: Irish immigration through to modern day asylum seekers and refugees

An exhibition in an historic Liverpool Irish immigrant parish examining both the history and current issues of migration, asylum and refugees. Displays, statistics, stories and voices about what it means to journey in search of a new life in the United Kingdom. There will also be information about the Home Office Community Sponsorship Scheme and how churches can be involved.

St Anthony of Egypt Church, Scotland Road, Liverpool L5 5BD.

Friday and Saturday 12-7pm Meet a Missionary.

A chance to talk through technology with missionaries working thousands of miles away. 'Meet a Missionary' is an initiative that gives young people an interactive encounter with Catholic Missionaries who are living out the gospel in countries all over the world. Come explore this unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the highs and lows of missionaries' experiences - experiences which often cross-cultural boundaries, span monumental historical and political shifts and plant them firmly outside of their comfort zone.

St Patrick's Church, Park Place, Liverpool L8 5RA

Friday & Saturday 11am-3:30pm Broken TV series: a discussion with Director Jimmy McGovern

A viewing of a selection of episodes of the television series 'Broken' about an inner-city priest from the North of England and the people around him in his community. Exposition, Mass, and refreshments are followed by the screening of an episode with behind-the-scenes commentary by the director Jimmy McGovern. Includes discussion about the issues raised by this important series and living the Eucharist in daily life.

St Francis Xavier Church, Salisbury Street, Liverpool L3 8DR

Saturday 12-6pm Environment: 'On the altar of the world'

Exploring a sacramental theology of creation with representation from NJPN, CAFOD and the Northern Dioceses Environmental Group. Talks, discussion and hospitality. Includes family-friendly activities. St Philip Neri Church, 30 Catharine Street, Liverpool L8 7NL.

Preceded by NJPN gathering 11- 12

Saturday 12-6pm Food for the Hungry: practical responses to physical hunger

A city centre event looking at the issues surrounding hunger and food poverty today. With input from Feeding Liverpool, Church Action on Poverty, and Micah (two Cathedrals foodbank). This event includes panel discussion about the causes of hunger and offers the opportunity to respond by making and delivering food in the city centre to hungry and homeless people. There will also be a space for quiet prayer in support of this work.

St Vincent de Paul Church, St James Street, Liverpool L1 5EE

Saturday 12-6pm Food for the Hungry: practical responses to physical hunger -'I am the Bread of Life'

Learn how to make bread from scratch at Nugent kitchen with other activities while the dough is rising. (Includes session based on 'I, Daniel Blake.')

Epsom Street Community Centre, Epsom Way L5 2QT

Saturday 12-6pm 'On the altar of the word' - Reconciliation and the Eucharist

Pax Christi will host sessions looking at reconciliation, forgiveness, peace and the Eucharist. Includes stories of reconciliation in families, in our country and globally. Plus meditation with the Pax Christi ICON.

St Philip Neri Church, 30 Catharine Street, Liverpool L8 7NL

And a Friday event (10am-2pm) for Archdiocese of Liverpool secondary school pupils at Notre Dame College. Speakers and facilitators will work with young people around peace issues, exploring a vision of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in any form. Includes input from Pax Christi, the Columbans and others. Advanced booking required. Contact: s.atherton@rcaol.co.uk

Notre Dame College, Great Homer St, Liverpool L5 5AF

Saturday 5.15-6.15 Eucharist, the Bread of life

An opportunity for interdenominational sharing about the place of the Eucharist in living our Christian faith. Join clergy and lay people to discuss Jesus's saying, 'I am the Bread of Life' and what Christians call the Lord's Supper, Memorial, Eucharist and Communion. Our Lady & St Nicholas, Liverpool Parish Church, Old Churchyard, Chapel Street, Liverpool L2 8TZ

Saturday Workshops 12, 2 and 4pm

Eucharist in the world with CAFOD

A workshop and exhibition showing how the meaning of the Eucharist is brought to life by the many communities, and Church partners CAFOD works alongside across the world. The workshop will be interactive and run throughout the day. Pictures, films, stories and bread from El Salvador, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh and Colombia will be shared!

Sacred Heart Church, West Derby Rd & Low Hill L7 8TN

Full programme at: www.catholicnews.org.uk/Home/Special-Events/Adoremus-National-Eucharistic-Pilgrimage/Parallel-Programme

Check details carefully.

Steve Atherton: s.atherton@rcaol.co.uk, 0151 522 1080, is the overall contact person but individual contacts for each venue will be on the publicity for the event.