NCYC - Every Two Years

For the last few years we have been discerning not offering a diocesan NCYC trip. Given the uncertainty of whether it’s going to happen this year at all we have made the decision that now is the time to make that call. 

While NCYC is a blast and we are grateful for the good experience that so many have had with it in the past, we can’t justify the incredible expense of time, money and energy that the trip demands. 

However, your parish is more than welcome to attend NCYC on your own or to join together with another parish(es). To get updates on registration information sent to your inbox you’ll want to go to this link: https://nfcym.org/featured-events/ncyc/ and scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up for updates.


- - - NEXT NCYC WILL BE NOVEMBER 10-12, 2022 - - - 

THEME: Walking on Water
Registration Information: TBD

Frequently Asked Questions

National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an exciting, biennial (every two years) three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (Grades 9 - 12) and their adult chaperones. The schedule includes keynote addresses, concurrent and workshop sessions addressing a wide variety of topics. There are also opportunities for liturgy, reconciliation, prayer and worship, recreation and special activities such as concerts, exhibits, and the interactive thematic park. 

If your parish has never attended NCYC in the past, please consider it for the future. It is most certainly a worthwhile and empowering experience for youth and adult chaperones alike! NCYC meets young people where they are at by giving them a positive experience of their faith through adoration, Mass, music, and seeing thousands of people worship the Lord under the same roof.  It is a powerful opportunity to see Jesus alive in the Church.  "Who is the Church?" "We Are."  Come, explore and get to know Jesus

What is the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)?

The National Catholic Youth Conference is an exciting, biennial four-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones. The schedule includes keynote addresses, concurrent and workshop sessions addressing a wide variety of topics. There are also opportunities for liturgy, reconciliation, prayer and worship, recreation and special activities such as concerts, exhibits, and the interactive thematic park.

Each NCYC has a specific overall theme that varies from conference to conference and through which the prayer experiences, theme song and other interactive venues within the conference.

The theme park is another major part of NCYC which flows from the overall theme. The thematic park is an interactive venue featuring a College Corner, Vocations Corner, arts and crafts activities, service projects, sports, games, music, and exhibits from Catholic and secular companies, organizations, and colleges.

Diocesan group leaders make arrangements for their respective delegations through NFCYM for housing at hotels in the Indianapolis area.

The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) sponsors NCYC.

Who attends NCYC?

NCYC is open to high school age young people (grades 9-12). NCYC has had as many as 28,000+ youth and adult participants. Most participants are Catholic. Many youth participants are leaders in their local parishes, schools and/or diocese, though many are just beginning to connect to their faith. Some attendees may have participated in previous national or international events such as the World Youth Day. Many are experiencing this type of gathering for the first time.

What about adult chaperones?

NFCYM requires that chaperones be 21 years or older. The diocesan group must have at least two chaperones for first one to ten youth and one additional adult for each additional one to six youth. Adults beyond this ration will be considered as this is a youth event.

Adult events that are similar to NCYC includes

• NCCYM (National Catholic Conference for Youth Ministry) or
• the Go Make Disciples (www.tcymconference.org).

Why attend NCYC?

Youth attend the NCYC because they want to:

• Gather on a national level
• Learn more about themselves and their relationship to the Catholic Church
• Celebrate their Catholic faith
• Meet thousands of other Catholic youth
• Share beliefs and experiences of being Catholic
• Recognize their role in the larger Catholic Church

When, How, How Much?

The cost, dates and locations for each NCYC vary and will be announced locally as soon as information is received from the national office.

To register for NCYC, you must contact your parish, school, or diocesan youth ministry office for details on your diocesan NCYC package. NFCYM does not allow individuals to register for NCYC. All participants must register in advance as part of a diocesan group. Please note that while