WHAT IS CEDDO? WHO STARTED IT?
In 2005, His Excellency Bishop Allen H. Vigneron expressed the wish that a Confraternity of Eucharistic Devotion be founded in the Diocese of Oakland. Members of the Eucharistic Resources Commission of the diocese undertook to organize such an association. On April 10th, 2006 The Confraternity of Eucharistic Devotion, Diocese of Oakland, a Public Association of the Faithful, was duly erected by Bishop Vigneron.
MISSION STATEMENT
To deepen in the Diocese of Oakland,
in its members and the members of this Confraternity,
reverence and love for the Holy Eucharist,
by fostering prayer and spiritual growth in individuals and families,
and encouraging, organizing, and participating in various Eucharistic devotions
in parishes/deaneries, which may include, but are not limited to,
Eucharistic processions, Forty Hours Devotion and exposition of the Holy Eucharist,
in collaboration with other organizations.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP?
Everyone, young and old and in between may enjoy membership. Priests, deacons and religious as well as the laity may join. Eligibility for membership only requires that one be in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church and have a desire to give honor and glory to the Lord by means of Eucharistic devotions.
WHAT DOES A MEMBER COMMIT TO?
- Reverently participate at Mass, at least on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, if able, and encourage others in the Diocese to do the same.
- Pray before the Blessed Sacrament for other members of the Confraternity, their intentions and the undertakings and intentions of the Confraternity as a body,
- Pray the Confraternity prayer daily, especially when praying before the Blessed Sacrament,
- Make one’s best effort to attend periodic Masses scheduled for the membership of the Confraternity,
- Make one’s best effort, considering the duties of one’s state in life, to participate in any opportunities to further the purposes of this Confraternity as stated herein as they present themselves, especially by direct witness to other Catholics.
- Financially support the Confraternity if possible.
BENEFITS TO MEMBERS
The benefits to members are primarily of a spiritual nature as members partake in the prayers and offerings of those to whom they are associated.
TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP: Please send your completed application (available here) to: CEDDO, c/o St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 860 Oak Grove Rd., Concord, CA 94518