1. Welcome to the NCYC Parent/Participant Information Meeting
National Catholic Youth Conference
Welcome to the NCYC Parent/Participant Information Meeting
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2. The Pilgrim’s Prayer National Catholic Youth Conference
Lord God you are the Way
Guide us along your journey and teach us your ways
so that each step we walk is next to you.
Lord God you are the Truth.
Speak to us your words and keep our minds,
our hearts, and our souls, centered on you.
Lord God, you are the Life.
Your breath began our life, and your presence sustains it.
Inspire us to keep your Light, and your Life,
Burning brightly within us.
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3. What is NCYC? National Catholic Youth Conference
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is the single largest event organized by the Catholic Church in the United States. This biennial event will bring together nearly 25,000 Catholic teenagers and chaperones from around the country.
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4. (for a complete list of sessions visit www.nfcym.org)
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What will we do at NCYC?
NCYC is an exciting, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones. The schedule includes: keynote addresses workshop sessions reconciliation prayer and worship recreation concerts liturgy Thematic Village- From Sea to Shining Sea
(for a complete list of sessions visit
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5. “Here I am Lord, Aqui Estoy Señor” ”
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“Here I am Lord, Aqui Estoy Señor” ”
The theme for the 2017 NCYC is Called – Llamados reflects the richness and distinctiveness of our Catholic sacramental heritage.
Each of the general sessions will look at a response to God's call.
Thursday Evening: Chris Stephanic is an internationally acclaimed author and speaker, who has devoted his life to inspiring people to live a bold, contagious faith.
Friday Morning: Sr. Miriam topic will include authentic love, conversion, beauty, and the healing power of Jesus Christ. Saturday Morning: Brian Greenfield brings the message of Jesus Christ to others and knows that there is a prevailing hopelessness in this world that can only be remedied through an encounter with Christ.
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6. Featured Artists Thursday Evening Opening Session: Toby Mac
“What hits me now more than ever is that you really don’t get a practice run at life,” explains Toby. “This is it. In my friendships, raising my children, loving my wife, loving people, performing with my band and stepping on stage at arenas, I want to make every moment count.”

7. Featured Artists Friday Evening General Session: Matt Maher
Matt Maher is a five time-GRAMMY® nominee who has garnered multiple radio successes writing and recording songs like “Lord, I Need You,” “Hold Us Together,” “Christ Is Risen,” “All The People Said Amen” and “Your Grace Is Enough.”

8. National Catholic Youth Conference
Cost: $ per person (quad Occupancy)
Includes:
Bus Transportation
Hotel (3 Nights) w/ Breakfast Hotel
Lunch at Cracker Barrel on Thursday and Sunday
Pizza Upon Arrival Thursday
Box Lunch Friday and Saturday
Dinner Friday and Saturday Evening
Conference Registration/Credentials/ Region Fees
Group Trading Items Item
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9. Baymont Inn & Suites Indianapolis AP Plainfield
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Hotel Information
Baymont Inn & Suites Indianapolis AP Plainfield
6010 Gateway Dr.,
Plainfield, IN 46168
Tel ,
Up to 4 Teens/Room
Additional charge for
less than four people
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10. What to expect upon arrival
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What to expect upon arrival
Parish Group Leaders will be given hotel room keys for their entire group upon arrival.
Participants should expect:
A Registration Packet, credential & bag tag (for backpacks, etc. being taken into sessions.)
A Label for credential including Emergency contact information and Diocesan group leader cell phone numbers.
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11. Conference Schedule National Catholic Youth Conference
Thursday, November 16
Check with your Parish Group Leader for departure details.
Board Bus (subject to change)
stop for Lunch (included)
Lunch ( Cracker Barrel, Berea KY - included)
3:30 pm – Arrival at Hotel in Indianapolis
5:00 pm –Dinner (Pizza included)
5:30 pm – Diocesan Gathering and Prayer Service
6:00 pm – Departure from hotel
6:30 pm - Gathering and Entertainment Lucas Oil Stadium
8:00 pm - Opening Session Lucas Oil Stadium
10:00 pm - Return to hotel
11:00 pm - Curfew/Room Checks
11:15 pm - Parish Leader Meeting
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12. Conference Schedule National Catholic Youth Conference
Friday, November 17
6:30 am – Breakfast available at hotel
7:30am - Departure from hotel
7:30 am - Gathering and Entertainment in Arena LOS
9: :45 am -- Prayer and General Session LOS
11:30 am—6:30 pm Chapel Open Convention Center 500 Ballroom
11:30 am – 6:30 pm –The Villiage Convention Center Halls A-E
11:45 am – 1:00 pm –Workshop A Convention Center
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Reconciliation Convention Center Reception
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Lunch (Box Lunch Included)
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13. Conference Schedule National Catholic Youth Conference
Friday, November 17 (continued)
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm –Workshop Round B Convention Center
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm –Workshop Round C Convention Center
5:30 pm – Daily Liturgy Convention Center Hall H
5:00 pm – Dinner (Hard Rock Café – Classic Menu)
6:30 pm – Gathering and Entertainment LOS
8:00 pm – Prayer and General Session LOS
10:00 pm - Return to hotel
11:00 pm - Curfew/Room Checks
11:15 pm - Parish Leader Meeting
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14. Conference Schedule National Catholic Youth Conference
Saturday, November 18
6:30 am – Breakfast available at hotel
7:30 am - Departure from hotel
7:30 am - Gathering and Entertainment LOS
9:00 am - Prayer and General Session LOS
11:45 am–1:00 pm – Workshop Round D Convention Center
11:30 am – 6:00 pm – Chapel Open Convention Ctr 500 Ballroom
11:30 am – 6:00 pm – Reconciliation Convention Ctr Reception Room
11:30 am – 6:00 pm – The Villiage Convention Center Halls A-E
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Lunch (Box Lunch)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Discernment Sessions Convention Center
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15. Conference Schedule National Catholic Youth Conference
Saturday, November 18 (continued)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Comedy Club Convention Ctr Sagamore Blrm
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm -- Dance Convention Ctr Halls F-G
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Concert Convention Ctr Hall I
5:30 pm – Dinner (Buca DePeppo –Firenzi Menu)
6:30 pm – Gathering and Prep for Liturgy LOS
8:00 pm – Closing Liturgy LOS
10:00 pm - Return to hotel
11:30 pm - Curfew/Room Checks
11:45 pm - Parish Leader Meeting
Sunday, November 19
6:00 am Breakfast in hotel and Depart for Diocese by 9:00 am
Lunch stop at Cracker Barrel -, Berea KY
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16. Thematic Park – The Villiage
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Thematic Park – The Villiage
Convention Center Halls A-E
The NCYC Thematic Park- The Village Called from Sea to Shining Sea is a venue that offers interactive, educational, and experiential activities in addition to traditional exhibits. As you enter The Village, you will see the main camp pavilion and tower that welcomes participants. A wide open entry area will welcome all into the park pavilion. The areas on the main square will help add to the camp art and environment with NFCYM being the “Camp Office,” the merchandise trailer serving as the “Camp Store,” the bishops’ area as a “Camp Site,” and plenty of arts and crafts and low ropes course activities off the main section plus a storytelling area for vocations.
There will be various colored “trails” that will help lead attendees the Chapel, the Archery Course, Games, High Ropes, Coffee House, and Service areas. They will also lead them to the exhibitors, our national partners, the Marketplace, and interactive venues.
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17. Spiritual Opportunities
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Spiritual Opportunities
Prayer is an essential component of the NCYC. Through prayer the Catholic Christian community is grounded in the Lord. The days are interwoven with various Catholic prayer forms, to give youth and adults alike, an experience of the breadth of prayer within the church.
During the Conference
Diocesan Gathering and Prayer Service on Thursday
Daily Liturgy on Friday
Closing Liturgy on Saturday
Prayer Chapel available throughout the weekend
Sacrament of Reconciliation available throughout the weekend
Large Prayer experiences at the beginning of all main sessions
Parish/Diocesan group prayer opportunities
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18. Safety & Security National Catholic Youth Conference
Diocesan & Chaperone Preparations
Diocesan staff will attend daily briefings with the national staff.
One person per parish/school will attend daily check in meeting with diocesan staff for updates.
Every participant and chaperone will be given emergency contact information as part of their credentials.
Official NCYC name badge must be worn to gain entry to all functions.
A $25 fee must be paid in order to receive a new credential.
Conference paperwork: Individuals carry a copy of Medical Form; Chaperone and Diocesan Group Leader will carry copies of Medical Forms.
Backpacks, Bags, and Purses: All bags must be tagged to be allowed in the convention center or arena. Bag tags will be issued during registration. Unattended bags may be removed and discarded by security personnel.
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19. Safety & Security National Catholic Youth Conference
Personal Responsibility:
Behavior and Safety Guidelines
Buddy system & parish check-ins
Chaperone should know where participants are at all times
Code of Behavior
Everyone is expected to carry own copy of medical forms at all times
Notify Diocesan Leader of any behavior problems, injuries or illness
Hotel rooms –
for sleeping only, visiting to be done in public spaces (meeting room, lobby, breakfast area, pool on Saturday evening prior to curfew
hotel room changes may only be made by the diocesan group leader – Deacon Al Forsythe
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20. Safety & Security National Catholic Youth Conference
Emergency and Crisis Response Plan:
We will designate a Diocesan Meeting Place to be used In the event of a major emergency at the conference .
As soon as possible, the Diocesan Office will be contacted and someone will then contact each parish home contact person.
NCYC Emergency and Crisis Response Manual –
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21. Things to Bring National Catholic Youth Conference Insurance card
Appropriate casual clothing (plan to dress in layers)
“NCYC is a casual dress event. Casual dress includes blue jeans, but prohibits short shorts, tank tops, tube tops, and anything that does not promote Christian values including references to weapons, tobacco or alcohol products. Health regulations require that shoes be worn at all times in public areas.”
Jacket and/or sweatshirt
Comfortable walking shoes
Backpack to carry daily for personal items to & from conference
Indelible pen for t-shirt signing
Poncho (no umbrella’s)
Snacks
Local items to trade
Phone, Camera/Memory Card/Batteries (keep in safe place)
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22. Things to Bring National Catholic Youth Conference
Money ($50.00 maximum) for: ** Visa/American Express Gift Cards preferred
Meals (all basic meals are provided)
Recommended $2-5 for Mass collection
tips for hotel housekeeper & bus driver (Recommended $2/day per person)
Snacks, books, or souvenirs
Water bottle
Leave valuables at home…label all items (name, parish, diocese). The diocese is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Bring only what you can carry!!!
Suggestion: 1 small suitcase with wheels and 1 purse, carryon or small back pack!
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23. Odds and Ends National Catholic Youth Conference
Absentee Excuse Letters for school will be provided to parish group leaders and are available online at the Diocese Youth Ministry Website.
Phone Calls/Texting – to family and friends should be kept to a minimum so as to be fully engaged in the content of the conference.
Diocesan Tweeting to cell phones will be for official information to sign up send a text to with KnoxvilleYM as the subject
Suggested that Parish Chaperones use “Group Me” or “Band”to communicate to your small groups. This allows for group texting dialogue.
More Information as it becomes available will be
Diocesan Website:
NFCYM Website:
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24. Any Questions? National Catholic Youth Conference
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