NCYC: El Camino | The Way
November 14-17th, 2024 • Long Beach, CA
Open to students in grades 9 through 12 during the Fall of 2024
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.
Every other year, Catholic young people and their chaperones—youth ministers, campus ministers, parents, catechists, priests, coaches, and scout leaders—come together to pray, learn, and grow in their faith. In addition to opportunities to receive the sacraments of the Eucharist and penance, NCYC participants attend general and breakout sessions on topics relevant to living as a disciple of Christ in today’s world, visit with organizations that provide resources and other support to youth and youth ministry, spend time in personal and communal prayer, and engage in service to others.
“But with your own eyes you shall see your Teacher, And your ears shall hear a word behind you: “This is the way; walk in it.”” – IS 30:18-21
This year’s theme, El Camino | The Way, is inspired by Isaiah 30:21 and the idea that we are called to be pilgrims of faith and follow the voice of Christ: Young people across the country have expressed their thoughts on the idea that walking in faith can be hard at times, there are moments of joy and there are moments of frustration, just like there are deserts and mountains. We invite you to enter into pilgrimage to NCYC.
What to expect at NCYC
Mass & Adoration
Celebrate liturgy and the Eucharist with thousands, led by priests and bishops
Inspiring Speakers
This year’s emcees: Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN & Maria Pablo
Music & Worship
Praise and entertainment led by Grammy-winning artist For King & Country
Interactive Exhibits
Games, crafts, obstacle courses, meetups, live radio shows, challenges, and much more
More Information
Cost
The cost of $1,200* will include registration for the conference, transportation, and housing**.
*This is based on current airfares and other logistical costs subject to change which may cause fluctuations.
**This is based on quad occupancy at the hotel. Double and single occupancy will incur additional fees when available.
Hotel Information
Housing will be within walking distance at a hotel in Downtown Long Beach.
Transportation
Currently, group airline information for November 2024 is not available. We have estimated ticket cost and will have updated information as it becomes available.
Pre-Departure Meetings
Pre-meetings will be held monthly at the Pastoral Center in Bonfils Hall. These meetings are very important to the NCYC experience and are beneficial to the community building of the group. These meetings will include lunch, time to get to know the other people and parishes attending NCYC. Important logistical information will be shared at these meetings as well. The meetings will be held on 1:00pm-4:00pm on the following dates:
- August 18
- September 29
- October 27
Spending Money
It’s always a good idea to bring along a little extra money for souvenirs, conference shirts, and the like.
Registration Timeline and Terms & Conditions
Timeline
This time line represents the major deadlines and due dates. These dates are when information is DUE at the Archdiocesan Office. Payments can always be made ahead of time. (Checks should be made payable to the “Archdiocese of Denver” with memo line “NCYC 2024” – contact our office with questions.)
June 1, 2024: Non-refundable deposit of $300/person
August 1, 2024: Middle payment of $400 due
September 1, 2024: Final Deadline
- Balance of Money = $500
- Archdiocesan Liability Waivers
- NFCYM Liability Waivers
- Safe Environment Affidavits Due
November 14, 2023: Off we go!!
Terms & Conditions
- $300 deposit per spot is due with registration form and no later than June 1, 2024.
- This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Up until September 1, 2024, you can cancel your trip with no penalty (other than losing your $300 deposit per spot).
- Once the September 1, 2024 deadline has passed and deposit has been submitted, you are liable for the full amount due on each registered spot for the trip.
- You must pay in full if you have to cancel after September 1st, 2024.
- Please contact our office if you have any questions at youthministry@archden.org.
