NCYC
November 18-20, 2021
In a distinctly Catholic setting, the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) invites participants to encounter Christ, experience Church, and be empowered for discipleship.
Come to Indianapolis for 2021 NCYC to be set Ablaze • Enciende el Fuego
More In-Person Tickets Available!
Our new capacity is now 12,000 in-person participants.
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There are now three different ways to experience NCYC.
If you have already requested/purchased your tickets and have a question or concern, please contact the Registration Team.
2021 Theme: Ablaze • Enciende el Fuego
The second chapter of the book of Acts tells about the coming of the Holy Spirit. At NCYC 2021, we will call upon the Holy Spirit to descend upon our young Church and set them Ablaze for the Lord!
El segundo capítulo del libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles nos habla de la venida del Espíritu Santo. En NCYC 2021 pediremos que el Espíritu Santo descienda sobre nuestra Iglesia joven y ¡encienda en ella el fuego del Señor!
Schedule of Events
NCYC takes place from Thursday, November 18 to Saturday, November 20, 2021 and holds opportunities for:
- Prayer, liturgy, and sacraments
- Gaining wisdom and inspiration
- Service and recreation
- And of course fun!
Overview Schedule for In-Person Participants
ICC = Indiana Convention Center LOS = Lucas Oil Stadium
Thursday, November 18
Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
2-6 pm ET | Village Open | ICC—Hall CFG |
2-6 pm ET | Chapel Open | ICC—Sagamore 3-5 |
4:30-5 pm ET | Eucharistic Procession | ICC—Hall D out to Maryland Street to George St to ICC—Sagamore 3-5 |
5:15-6:15 pm ET | Daily Mass | ICC—Hall D |
6:30-8 pm ET | Gathering and Entertainment | LOS |
8-9:30 pm ET | Opening Session Featuring Chika Anyanwu and hosts Sr. Miriam Heidland and Brian Greenfield | LOS |
Friday, November 19
Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
7:30-9 am ET | Gathering and Entertainment | LOS |
9-10:30 am ET | Prayer and General Session Featuring Noelle Garcia | LOS |
11:00 am – 5:30 pm ET | Village Open | ICC—Halls C-G
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11:00 am – 5:30 pm ET | Chapel Open | ICC—Sagamore 3-5 |
11:30am – 12:45 pm ET | Breakout Sessions – Round 1 | ICC—Halls B, D, H, I, J |
12:10-1 pm ET | Daily Mass | St. John’s Church |
12-5 pm ET | Reconciliation Available | ICC—Sagamore 6-7 |
1:30-2:45 pm ET | Breakout Sessions – Round 2 | ICC—Halls B, D, H, I, J |
2- 2:45 pm ET | Daily Mass | ICC—Sagamore 3-5 |
3:30-4:45 pm ET | Breakout Sessions – Round 3 | ICC—Halls B, D, H, I, J
|
5:15-6 pm ET | Daily Mass | ICC—Hall D
|
6:30-8 pm ET | Gathering and Entertainment | LOS |
8-10 pm ET | Prayer and General Session featuring Eucharistic Adoration with Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Sr. Miriam Heidland, and Brian Greenfield | LOS |
Saturday, November 20
Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
7:30-9 am ET | Gathering and Entertainment | LOS |
9-10:45 am ET | Prayer and General Session Featuring Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller | LOS |
11:00 am – 5:30 pm ET | Village Open | ICC—Halls C-G
|
11:00 am – 5:30 pm ET | Chapel Open | ICC—Sagamore 3-5 |
11:30am – 12:45 pm ET | Breakout Sessions – Round 4 | ICC—Halls B, D, H, I, J |
12-5 pm ET | Reconciliation Available | ICC—Sagamore 6-7 |
1:30-2:45 pm ET | Breakout Sessions – Round 5 | ICC—Halls B, D, H, I, J |
3:30-4:45 pm ET | Breakout Sessions – Round 6 | ICC—Halls B, D, H, I, J
|
6:30-8 pm ET | Gathering and Preparation for Liturgy | LOS |
8-9:30 pm ET | Closing Mass | LOS |
2021 NCYC Emcees
SISTER MIRIAM HEIDLAND
Sr. Miriam James Heidland is a former Division I athlete who had a radical conversion and joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in 1998. She holds a master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute and speaks extensively on the topics of conversion, authentic love, forgiveness, healing (and sports!). She is the author of the book Loved As I Am, hosts a podcast titled Abiding Together, and tweets @onegroovynun
BRIAN GREENFIELD
Brian Greenfield was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He came to know Christ while studying at Seton Hall University. Following a year as a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, he became a speaker with Hard as Nails Ministries and a campus minister. He now lives in Florida with his wife, Genevieve, and three children: Mieko, Michael, and Grace.
Planning in a Pandemic
updated 9/15/21
Mitigating Risks
- Everyone must wear a face covering (aka, mask) that covers their nose and mouth while in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, except during designated breaks and while actively eating or drinking in the designated areas. Speakers, artists, and others who appear on a stage may remove their masks while on stage.
- Face covering should have two (2) or more layers of breathable fabric, which completely cover the nose and mouth, are secured under the chin, fit snuggly against the face without gaps, and have a nose wire to prevent air leaking from the top of the mask. Face shields alone, masks with exhalation valves, single-layer bandannas, bandannas that open below the chin, single-layer gaiters, scarves, and costume masks are unacceptable.
- Everyone is encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands regularly. There are hand sanitizing stations located outside every meeting room in the convention center.
- Those with compromised immune systems should not plan to attend NCYC.
- Those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or were instructed to quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure may not attend.
- Those who display symptoms of illness at NCYC will be asked to leave and quarantine in their hotel or home; transportation to their hotel/home is the responsibility of the participant or his/her guardian/chaperone.
NFCYM reserves the right to eject, rescind NCYC credentials, and bar from entry (with no right to refund) anyone who fails to abide by the COVID-19 mitigation protocols, the appropriate codes of conduct, or the behavior guidelines. Responsibility for transportation home remains with the participant or his/her guardian/chaperone.
Ticket Purchaser/Group Leader Considerations
- Group leaders will need to certify before picking up credentials onsite that all group members are either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 72 hours before arrival in Indianapolis.
- Group leaders should conduct a daily health screening of their members to identify, isolate, and treat anyone who may be feeling sick.
- Group leaders will need a plan to isolate and care for group members who become ill during travel to or from or in Indianapolis.
- Group leaders should have a supply of replacement masks for participants who lose or break theirs.
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