General Information
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:00 pm ET – Holy Mass (Immaculate Conception Church, downtown DC)
6:15 pm ET to 8:00 pm ET – VIP Reception in the ‘Gallery of Catholic Works’ at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Additional ticket required for the reception which includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music.)
Friday, February 28, 2025
Walter E. Washington Convention Center – 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC
6:00 am ET – Doors open / ‘Gallery of Catholic Works’ open / Adoration open
7:00 am ET – Program* begins: All guests must be seated
Welcome
Invocation and Meal Blessing
Pledge of Allegiance
Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Presentation of the Christifideles Laici Award
Breakfast served
Special Guest Speaker
Keynote Address
Benediction
9:30 am ET – Program concludes
10:30 am ET – ‘Gallery of Catholic Works’ closes
10:30 am – Holy Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, one block from the Convention Center
*Final program subject to change
VIGIL MASS AND VIP EVENING RECEPTION
Our pre-event celebrations will take place on Wednesday evening before the Breakfast event.
Holy Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church next door to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. No ticket is required for Holy Mass, but guests are asked to RSVP for planning purposes.
VIP Cocktail Reception (a separate ticket is required, $175). The reception will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center within the Gallery of Catholic Works. Explore dozens of Catholic vendors, apostolates, and non-profit organizations while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres, full bar, and live jazz.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
The closest Metro is Yellow/Green line (Mt. Vernon Sq/7th St Convention Center). There are several public parking garages in the area. Try SpotHero to find a great rate online.
TABLE DETAILS
All tables seat 10 people. You do not need to have the names of all table guests at the time of registration. However, table guest names (and emails) must be submitted by February 21, 2025, so we can have your guests listed on the master list at check-in. You can add the names yourself via the registration page, OR email us the names/emails at hello@catholicprayerbreakfast.org
TABLETOP EXHIBITS in the GALLERY OF CATHOLIC WORKS
This annual collection of notable Catholic organizations, apostolates, and businesses is a popular attraction for attendees. Open before and after the Breakfast. NEW: the VIP Reception will be held in this area the night before. Two sizes are available: Large ($1,000) and Regular ($850). Up to two breakfast tickets are included if requested. Limited exhibits are available – reserve today!
MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
If you purchase multiple individual tickets (2 to 9 tickets) and would like to be seated together, please send an email with your seating request and the names of your guests to hello@catholicprayerbreakfast.org. It is best if groups who wish to purchase 2-9 tickets have one individual make the purchase for the group.
PAPER TICKETS
There are no paper tickets for this event. A master list of names will be available on-site with table assignments. It is suggested that you print your confirmation email and bring with you to the event. **TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE**
HOTEL ROOMS
A limited number of hotel rooms at the Westin DC Downtown are available for the night of February 27, 2025. The NCPB rate is $259 per night plus taxes. Click here to book your room. (*Special rate is available first come, first served. We are unable to offer the rate once the room block is full.)
TICKET DEADLINE
No tickets will be available after February 21, 2024, or until tickets are sold out.
REFUNDS
All sales are final. No refunds will be given.
ATTIRE
Business Attire
The NCPB offers a variety of opportunities to showcase your business, organization, or apostolate. You will also help make our event financially possible. Thank you in advance for your support! With the exception of the Underwriting Opportunities, each of the following can be purchased using our registration portal.
PRINTED PROGRAM ADS
Promote your mission or an upcoming event in our printed program – the only handout guaranteed to be in the hands of every attendee. NCPB can design your ad for you, or you supply your own PDF (300 dpi) file no later than February 14, 2025. Black and white artwork only. Cost:
Full-page black and white ad (5″ wide x 8″ tall): $750
Half-page black and white ad (5″ wide x 4″ tall)” $500
TABLETOP EXHIBITS in the ‘Gallery of Catholic Works‘
Our gallery of notable Catholic organizations, apostolates, and businesses is always a popular element of the NCPB. In 2025, the exhibit area will be located next to the Breakfast ballroom at the DC Convention Center. The exhibits will be open before and after the Breakfast program. BONUS: the VIP Reception the night before will be held in this same area, so your table will receive twice the exposure this year! (Exhibitors must therefore agree to have their table set up by 6:00 pm on February 27, 2025)
Two exhibit sizes are available, but both include a skirted 6′ table and two chairs. Up to two breakfast tickets may be requested but are not automatically included in the package. An electrical outlet is available for an additional fee. *Only 50 exhibit tables are available – reserve yours today!
GUEST BAG INSERT
Supply promotional material or “swag” in our Guest Bag. You must supply materials to fill 1,300 bags, and have the materials at the DC Convention Center no later than Monday, February 24, 2025. *Material is subject to review and approval by the NCPB. Cost: $750.
SPONSORING ATTENDEE
These sponsorships are designed for an individual or organization that plans to reserve at least one table, would like additional benefits, and would like to be recognized in a special way as a “sponsor” of the Breakfast.
| BENEFACTOR | Benefits: Two (2) tables of ten in premium location relative to the stage; six (6) tickets to the VIP reception; one (1) regular exhibit table; all top recognition on print/screen and from podium | $15,000 |
| PATRON | Benefits: One (1) table of ten in the second-best location to the stage; four (4) reception tickets; one (1) full-page program ad; one (1) regular exhibit table; all print/screen recognition AND recognition from the podium | $7,500 |
| ADVOCATE | Benefits: “Supporter” benefits plus one (1) regular exhibit table; and (2) reception tickets | $5,000 |
| SUPPORTER | Benefits: One (1) table of ten seats; half-page program ad; recognition on website, emails, and video screens during the event | $2,500 |
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Because only one of each underwriting sponsorship is available, these are exclusive opportunities to showcase your business or organization in front of 1,500+ attendees and millions watching on EWTN around the world. In addition to VIP Reception tickets and seating at the Breakfast, Underwriters will have special recognition on all print and digital materials, live recognition during the event, and more. Some sponsorships include a speaking opportunity or a program slot to show a promotional video. To discuss or reserve one of these opportunities, please contact our Event Chairman, Mark Randall, admin@catholicprayerbreakfast.org.
Deadline to purchase tickets, tables, etc. is Friday, February 21, 2025. (Please note: all tickets, tables, and sponsorships are non-refundable.)
The following is a convenient listing of the most common purchase options. Be sure to see our Sponsorships & Advertising page for other opportunities. To purchase a ticket, table, or sponsorship, go to our registration portal.
| Participation Options | Price |
| Individual Ticket/Seat | $95 |
| Table of 10 Seats | $990 |
| VIP Reception Ticket | $175 |
| Exhibit Table, Large | $1,000 |
| Exhibit Table, Regular | $850 |
| Guest Bag Insert | $750 |
| Program Ad, Full Page | $750 |
| Program Ad, Half Page | $500 |
| Attending Sponsor, “Supporter” | $2,500 |
| Attending Sponsor, “Advocate” | $5,000 |
| Attending Sponsor, “Patron” | $7,500 |
| Attending Sponsor, “Benefactor” | $15,000 |
The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) was established in 2004 in response to Saint John Paul II’s call for a New Evangelization. Each year, over 1,000 people gather in our nation’s capital to pray for our country. In 2020, the event was held virtually due to the COVID pandemic. An impressive list of speakers highlights a program that attracts lay and religious leaders, national figures, Catholic apostolates, and guests from a variety of sectors and backgrounds. The event is non-partisan, and anyone is welcome to attend. Several side-events are offered each year to further enhance the spirit of the gathering.
Featured Speakers
Each year the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast features notable speakers.
This year’s keynote speaker is Monsignor James P. Shea. Additional speakers and VIP guests will be announced soon!
Featured Speakers
Each year the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast features notable speakers.
Christifideles Laici Award
Responding to Pope Saint John Paul II’s exhortation, we are highlighting good works and those who serve the Church.
Our 2025 Honoree is Congressman Chris Smith.
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