What is the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)?
The National Catholic Youth Conference is an exciting, biennial three-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.
"Called to Glory" by attending the largest gathering of Catholic youth in the United States, November 17-19 in Indianapolis. The three-day event has been described by youth, priests, and other adults as a faith-filled, action-packed, and fun! The participants are treated to some of the most amazing liturgies and prayer experiences, great speakers (Steve Angrisano, Jesse Manibusan, ValLimar Jansen, Mark Hart and more!!) and clean entertainment during the conference.
Who attends NCYC?
NCYC is open to high school age young people and their chaperones. 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.
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.
Who sponsors NCYC?
The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) sponsors NCYC.
Our very own Bishop Luis Zarama will be the featured keynote speaker at the Friday general session at NCYC 2011 "Called to Glory"!!
The 20,000 + young church in attendance will share the blessing of Bishop Zarama's presence and words that we are graced with in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. We are very PROUD!!!
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