HOLY FIRE

A MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENT
LIKE NO OTHER!

A Day of Encounter for Middle School Youth

Holy Fire is a faith formation event for young people where the work of a host diocese or region stretches across the aisles into religious education, Catholic schools, multi-cultural ministries, etc.

At Holy Fire, young people are invited and challenged to embrace their baptismal call and the powerful, relevant gospel of Jesus through talks by dynamic speakers, witnessing by peers, inspirational praise and worship, and rich experiences of the Eucharist through adoration and Mass. We have reached more than 34,000 middle school youth through events hosted in the Chicago, Great Lakes, Nashville, and South Texas regions. 

Mission

Holy Fire supports and strengthens those who accompany young people by offering dynamic faith formation events to middle school youth, and by providing a variety of resources before and after the event.

Vision

Holy Fire helps to set in motion the future when young people see themselves as children of God and missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. Holy Fire can be a spark for young people and their commitment to Jesus Christ. When so many young people disaffiliate around age 13, this event can help young people feel seen, welcomed, and invited into the joy of the Catholic faith.

Values

Holy Fire is a ministry rooted in prayer and sacraments, with Mass, adoration, and reconciliation as cornerstones of the event. Baptismal call of each person to discipleship, mission and holiness: the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are foundational to Holy Fire and its thematic messages. Holy Fire also seeks to be a culturally diverse event, where young people can see themselves represented on stage and in their faith.

2023 Events

Southland

Hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
$ 45
*
  • September 23, 2023
  • 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Mass held at 4:00 PM
  • St. John Eudes Parish
  • Chatsworth, CA

Nashville

Hosted by the Diocese of Nashville
$ 45
*
  • October 21, 2023
  • 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Mass held at 4:00 PM
  • Catholic Pastoral Center
  • Nashville, TN

Oklahoma City

Hosted by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
$ 45
*
  • October 28, 2023
  • 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Mass held at 4:00 PM
  • Hudiberg Chevrolet Center
  • Midwest City, OK

Dallas

Hosted by the Diocese of Dallas
$ 45
*
  • November 4, 2023
  • 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Mass held at 4:00 PM
  • John Paul II High School
  • Plano, TX

Emcees, Presenters, and Performers

Emcee

Sr. Mary Magdalene

Emcee

Sr. Mary Rachel

Presenter

Robert Feduccia

Presenter

Noelle Garcia

Performer

Joe Melendrez

Performer

PJ Anderson

If your diocese is interested in hosting a Holy Fire event, contact us.

Read More about our Partnership with DWP

Six years ago, NFCYM responded to a need for middle school engagement with the launch of Holy Fire, a one-day faith-filled event hosted by interested member dioceses.

Declan Weir Productions (DWP), a key partner to the success of Holy Fire from its inception, has stepped forward to assist NFCYM with furthering its impact. Beginning July 1, NFCYM will license EQ Saints, a division of DWP, as our preferred provider for future Holy Fire events. EQ Saints will handle the production, planning, programming, and execution with NFCYM supporting their marketing efforts and participating in ongoing program evaluation. 

Read more about NFCYM’s partnership with DWP here.

Holy Fire Logo
Friday, October 29, 2021
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Doors Open at 8:30 AM)
Saturday, October 30, 2021
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Doors Open at 9:00 AM)

The Diocese of Nashville
Catholic Pastoral Center
Sagrado Corazon De Jesus

2800 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

Day Overview

8:30 AM – Door Open
9:00 AM – Opening Concert featuring Joe Melendrez
9:20 AM – Welcome w/ Emcees Sr. Mary Rachel & Sr. Mary Magdalene / Music by PJ Anderson and the Holy Fire House Band
9:40 AM  Keynote by Robert Feduccia
10:00 AM – Video Stories, Music, Prayer, and Youth Witness
10:20 AM – Eucharistic Procession and Exposition
10:50 AM – LUNCH (Pre-Purchased Meals or Bring Your Own)
                    Music/DJ, Concessions, Reconciliation Stations,
                    and Prayer Chain Activity
11:30 AM  Warm Up Reprise – PJ Anderson & the House Band 
11:45 AM  Emcees / Music by PJ Anderson & House Band
12:00 PM – Keynote by Noelle Garcia
                    Renewal of Baptismal Vows
12:30 PM  Emcees / Music by PJ Anderson & House Band
1:00 PM – Celebration of the Eucharist
                  with Bishop Mark Spalding (Parents Welcome)
2:00 PM – Conclusion of Holy Fire

9:00 AM – Door Open
9:30 AM – Musical Performance / DJ
10:00 AM – Opening Concert featuring Joe Melendrez
10:30 AM – Welcome with Emcees Sr. Mary Rachel & Sr. Mary Magdalene / Music by PJ Anderson and the Holy Fire House Band
11:00 AM  Keynote by Robert Feduccia
11:30 AM 
 Video Stories, Music, Prayer, and Youth Witness
12:00 PM – LUNCH (Pre-Purchased Meals or Bring Your Own)
                    Music/DJ, Concessions, Reconciliation Stations,
                    and Prayer Chain Activity
1:00 PM  Warm Up Reprise – PJ Anderson & the House Band 
1:20 PM  Emcees 
1:40 PM – Concert performance with Joe Melendrez
2:00 PM – Keynote by Noelle Garcia
2:30 PM – Young Disciples Challenge: Forged in Prayer
                  Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Eucharistic Procession,
                  Exposition, Reconciliation, & Prayer Experience.
3:30 PM – Break / Prepare for Mass
                 (Parents Arrive if Attending Mass)
4:00 PM – Celebration of the Eucharist
                  with Bishop Mark Spalding (Parents Welcome)
5:00 PM – Conclusion of Holy Fire

Event Cost & Tickets

Ticket Sales Temporarily Unavailable

  • Every person attending Holy Fire (chaperones included) must purchase a ticket to enter the facility for the event (except for parents attending Mass only at the end of the day).
  • All tickets are the same price based on date of purchase.
  • All young people attending must be chaperoned in accordance with their parish/diocesan safe environment policies. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend with their own junior high aged teens.
  • Questions about ticket sales? Contact Us: [email protected]
Pricing Period
Event Only
Event + Lunch
May 10 – August 15
$35
$42
August 16 – October 15
$40
$47
October 16 – Day of Event
$45
$52

Yazmín Maní Malone

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."

Eva P. Delgado

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."