Exchange is a 3-day gathering of fellowship, formation, resource sharing networking, and encounter for those who minister to and with young people. Exchange brings together Catholic youth ministry leaders, professionals, volunteers, and supporters.
Those who minister to and with young people. Exchange brings together Catholic youth ministry leaders, professionals, volunteers, and supporters.
Exchange features general and breakout sessions designed to engage, enrich, and challenge us as disciples and ministry leaders. There are hosted coffee breaks and lunches, formal and informal gatherings, intentional and spontaneous networking, and opportunities for personal and communal prayer, including the celebration of Mass.
You will also have the opportunity to:
Use this time to network with others in your region, across your membership and with others around the country.
During table conversations, be open and share your experiences, but also garner wisdom from others in the field.
Listen and take notes- it’s easy to want to stay connected and continue to work while you are at the meeting, but by not being fully present you will miss out.
Registration includes access to top-notch professional development, networking with other ministry professionals from around the country, opportunities for communal prayer and support, fellowship, and host lunch each day.
Great question! Exchange pricing includes banquet style meals, the cost of the conference center at the hotel, coffee breaks, and the ability to bring in national speakers. You’re investing in your professional career and in return investing in the young people to encounter every day!
Arrive at Exchange ready to connect with ministry leaders, ready to contribute to the conversation, and ready to support the development of the field of youth ministry across the country!
For first-time participants we will have some guides available for you if you’d like to walk through the week with them.
Unless you live in the hosting city, you should plan to arrive on Sunday. A welcome reception will be held on Sunday at 6:00 pm with formal programming begining at 9:00 am Monday morning.
The meeting officially ends at 6:00 pm on Wednesday.
Most participants will want to plan to depart for home no earlier than Thursday.
The best way to find a roommate is through the 2027 Exchange Community on NFCYM Connect. The community will be available to you as soon as you purchase a pass, and register for Exchange!
NFCYM offers registration discounts to active NFCYM Members. Discounts vary depending on the time of registration.
At Exchange, you have the opportunity to engage in intentional community, prayerful opportunities with your peers, and learn more about the ever-evolving field of youth ministry and your important role in working with young people!
To learn more about membership, Click Here or if you have questions, email Molly Schorr at [email protected]
We recommend dressing in business casual at Exchange. We know this means different things for everyone. As a reminder you are representing your ministry, diocese, parish, etc. We recommend dressing in layers; the temperatures in Louisville during February can vary, we will be inside, where temperatures can fluctuate.
Participants should not distribute any handouts to participants or leave materials on other tables.
Lunch will be provided Monday through Wednesday. Dinner is on your own! Tuesday night historically has been when Region Leaders plan a dinner out.
The hotel does not offer a shuttle service. Rideshare is your best option, since there will be many participants flying in and out, you can share the fare with an Exchange participant.
Contact [email protected].
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Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin
Diocesan Member
"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.
'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."
Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church
Associate Member
"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.
NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."
