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2026 Children’s Initiatives Encuentro – Livestream Opportunities
April 17 – April 19

The 2026 Children’s Initiatives Encuentro: The Child and the Lamb gathers ministers, catechists, educators, and pastoral leaders to reflect on the spiritual lives of children ages 6–9 and to share practices that nurture faith with care, inclusion, and creativity.
We invite those who are unable to attend in person to join us virtually through select livestreams on our MACC Facebook page. These livestreams are intended to offer glimpses into the Encuentro experience — including prayer, keynote reflections, and selected presentations — as a resource for those engaged in ministry with children.
Livestream Schedule (as available)
Friday, April 17
🕒 2:30–4:35 PM – Confirmed Livestream
- Opening prayer and welcome
- Encuentro overview, resources, and announcements
- Reflections with Fr. Juan Molina (MACC President & CEO), Sr. Mickey, and Dr. Montserrat Baños
- Keynote: Bishop Michael J. Boulette
“The Eucharist and the Family Gathering”
Saturday, April 18
🕒 8:50–10:20 AM – Confirmed Livestream
- Mary Mirrione
The Child and the Lamb: Preparing the Heart for Reconciliation and Communion
🕒 1:30–3:00 PM – Confirmed Livestream
- Charleen Katra – Sacraments for All
🕓 4:00–4:50 PM – Confirmed Livestream
- Angela Daly – Singing with the Church Fathers in a New Apostolic Era
🕠 5:30–6:20 PM – Confirmed Livestream
- *Catechetical Choir Concert
Sunday, April 19
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Confirmed Livestream
- Closing Mass with Children
Celebrant: Archbishop Gustavo García‑Siller, MSpS
Select sessions will be livestreamed as available. Livestream timing and content are subject to change.
📍 Watch live on Facebook:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/maccsanantonio
Whether you serve in parish life, diocesan ministry, education, or family faith formation, we hope these shared moments offer inspiration and practical insight as we walk alongside children in faith.

