Updated
cmg 9/26/08
National Catholic Youth Conference
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones. The schedule includes general sessions and workshops addressing a wide variety of topics as well as opportunities for reconciliation, daily liturgy, and special activities such as concerts, a dance, and comedy club. The thematic park is a unique venue incorporating traditional exhibits with interactive educational and recreational activities.
NCYC began in 1983 following in the footsteps of its predecessor conference, the CYO biennial national convention. In its early days, NCYC was held regionally, one session for each coast. Combined attendance at the regional conferences was a few thousand. In 1991, the two conferences merged into one national event. In the mid 1990s interest in NCYC began to increase. Today, NCYC draws 20,000+ youth and adults for three days of catechesis, prayer, service, and recreation.
The next NCYC will be in Kansas City, Missouri, November 19-21, 2009. The theme is Christ Reigns. More than 23,000 attendees are expected to participate.
Forms for Registered Participants
Those interested in attending NCYC, must register through their respective dioceses/parishes/schools. Once registered with their diocese, a signed and notarized NFCYM/NCYC Liability Waiver and Permission Form is required from every participant. Below are the liability waiver and permission forms for youth and adults in both English and Spanish along with the codes of conduct referenced in the forms. Please be sure to fill out the correct form.
NOTE: Young people who are, or will be, 18 years old during NCYC should still complete the youth form.
Youth
NFCYM/NCYC Liability Waiver and Permission Form - Youth (English)
NFCYM/NCYC Liability Waiver and Permission Form - Youth (Spanish)
Adults
NFCYM/NCYC Liability Waiver and Permission Form - Adult (English)
NFCYM/NCYC Liability Waiver and Permission Form - Adult (Spanish)