Frequently Asked Questions

 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)? 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. Who attends NCYC? NCYC is open to high school age young people and their chaperones. Many youth participants are leaders in their local parishes, schools and/or diocese, though many are just beginning to connect to their faith. Some attendees may have participated in previous national or international events such as the World Youth Day. Many are experiencing this type of gathering for the first time. NFCYM requires that chaperones be 21 years or older. The diocesan group must have at least two chaperones for first one to ten youth and one additional adult for each additional one to six youth. Who sponsors NCYC? The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) sponsors NCYC. For more information and questions please contact:
Office of Formation & Discipleship
404-920-7633
[email protected]
Please return all required forms, applications and payments to:
Office of Formation & Discipleship
John Huynh / NCYC
2401 Lake Park Drive, SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
Registration Cost
All participants from the Archdiocese of Atlanta must register through the Office of
Formation & Discipleship.
Parishes must identify and provide their own transportation. Parishes are encouraged to collaborate and communicate based on their preferred transportation services. Transportation is not provided by the Archdiocese. • NCYC registration fee • 3 nights hotel stay based on quad occupancy • 3 Archdiocese of Atlanta long sleeve t-­‐shirts • 1 Archdiocesan sponsored dinner Total cost per person: $465.00 NFCYM Late Fees may apply – Visit http://ncyc.nfcym.org/registration/fees.htm for more information. Initial Parish Registration by the Youth Minister -­‐ Due: June 19, 2015 An email from the youth minister, with the number of adults (21+ old), and number of high school age teens is required. After June 19 you may ADD based on availability but not SUBTRACT. Payment Schedule
1st payment (Deposit) due by June 19, 2015
$125.00 per person
2nd payment due by August 14, 2015
$170.00 per person
Final Payment due by OCTOBER 9, 2015
$170.00 per person
PLEASE NOTE that payments are non-fundable as the Archdiocese is required to
make pre-payments to the hotel and the registration fee. However, substitutions can
be made up until October 30th for a $20.00 fee per substitution.
Unreserved hotel rooms will be released back to NFCYM on August 14th, 2015.
Payments made to the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Hotel
Fairfield Inn and Suites Downtown
501 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hotel Web Address: http://tiny.cc/wen8sx
Scholarship -­‐ Catholic Youth Foundation USA Due: May 1, 2015 If your application is funded, the Catholic Youth Foundation USA will underwrite up to 100% of the conference registration fee. Forms and information about this grant can be found online
http://www.cyfusa.org/scholarships.htm
Youth Ambassadors Due: Late Summer 2015 Youth Ambassadors are young people who assist with mega workshops and workshops by welcoming participants, assisting in determining when sessions have reached capacity, leading session participants in prayer, introducing and welcoming speakers, and assisting in the evaluation process. Youth do not need any previous experience, but should be comfortable with the possibility of speaking in front of large groups (200 to 5,000 people). To prepare for their role, ambassadors and their adult chaperones review an online video and written materials and attend an on-­‐site orientation on Thursday night of NCYC (usually at 6:30 pm in the stadium). Specific information for Youth Ambassadors will be available in late summer. Those interested should let their youth minister know. NCYC and Archdiocese of Atlanta Liability & Due: October 16, 2015 Individual Registration Forms Forms are available online are separate for youth and adults. Please note NFCYM forms must be notarized. A copy of all forms is due to the Archdiocesan Office by October 16. A list of all adult chaperones must be submitted to OFD by September 1 for Safe Environment Clearance check. Parish Registration Due: June 19, 2015 An email from the youth minister, with the number of adults (21+ old), and number of high school age teens is required. After June 19 you may ADD based on availability but not SUBTRACT.