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We are being “Called” to the National Catholic Youth Conference. NCYC is a biennial celebration of the young Church sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. This event gathers together over 23,000 Catholic High School youth (grades 9-12) and their adult leaders from across the nation. The Office of Faith Formation at the Diocese of Davenport organizes and brings one of the largest groups to every NCYC.
NCYC 2017
November 16-18, 2017
Indianapolis, Indiana
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The cost for this pilgrimage is $495 per person. This fee is based on lodging with quad occupancy and in limited cases, triple occupancy. Double and single occupancy rooms for adults may be available for an additional charge.
Included in the fee:- Transportation (motor coach bus – to/from Indianapolis and to/from hotel/convention center)
- Lodging (3 nights at Indianapolis Marriott East - 7202 E 21st Street, Indianapolis IN, 46219)
- Conference registration fee
- Breakfast each morning at the hotel
- Diocesan t-shirt
- Diocesan staff assistance
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Leader's Guide
Please refer to the Leader's Guide (see Forms & Documents below) for information on:
- Payment schedule
- Refund structure
- Financial assistance
- Changes in group size
- Substitutions
- Late registrations
- College age/Young adults
- Non-chaperone parents
- Safe Environment compliance
- Paperwork instructions/Participant forms
- Registration instructions
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Important Deadlines
Please note that payments are per person.
16-Jan First payment $50 (non-refundable space reservation deposit) 28-Apr Scholarship application deadline for CYFUSA 30-May Second payment $150 (non-refundable)
Penalties for cancelations begin1-Jun Paperwork deadline #1 to turn in: - NFCYM/NCYC Release forms, Youth & Adults
- Diocesan Medical/Permission forms, Youth & Adults
30-Jul Third payment $150 ($84 of this is refundable if cancelation is by 31-Aug) 31-Aug Last day to cancel and receive a partial refund 1-Sep Last day to complete conference registrations
Adults are Safe Environment compliant
Final deadline to turn in the following paperwork:- NFCYM/NCYC Release forms, Youth & Adults
- Diocesan Medical/Permission forms, Youth & Adults
1-Sep thru 15-Nov Substitutions may be an option. Contact the Office of Faith Formation. 18-Sep Rooming list due 30-Sep Fourth payment $145 (non-refundable) After 30-Oct A final invoice will be provided for incidental charges
(e.g., additional room fees, meals, substitutions etc.)
Contact Barb Butterworth with any questions.
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NCYC Youth Ambassador Registrations Now Open
The Youth Ambassador program allows for unique participation in NCYC by young people from across the country. These youth leaders will provide a welcoming presence and assist with specific tasks at mega sessions and workshop breakouts at NCYC.
A Team consists of four youth and one adult liaison. Each team can be assured to work a mega-session and one workshop session. Click here for detailed Ambassador Program information.
A promotional video can be found here.
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NCYC 2017 Forms & Documents
* Note - download and save all forms to your computer first! Then open the form saved on your computer and fill it out.
Leader's Guide
Deposit Form
Code of Conduct Youth
Code of Conduct Adult
Diocesan Medical Consent & Liability Release Form Youth
Diocesan Medical Consent & Liability Release Form Adult
Diocesan Medical Consent & Liability Release Form Youth - Spanish
Diocesan Medical Consent & Liability Release Form Adult - Spanish
NFCYM/NCYC Release/Waiver/Permission Form Youth (note, notarizing not required)
NFCYM/NCYC Release/Waiver/Permission Form Adult (note, notarizing not required)
NFCYM/NCYC Release/Waiver/Permission Form Youth - Spanish
NFCYM/NCYC Release/Waiver/Permission Form Adult - Spanish
CYFUSA Scholarship Instructions
CYFUSA Scholarship Application
Diocesan Scholarship Application
Ambassador team registration form
Registration Information Collection Form - contact Barb for a copy
Rooming List Form - TBA
Excused Absence Request from the Bishop - TBA
Emergencey/Crisis Response Plan - TBA
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Catholic Youth Foundation USA, NCYC Scholarship Application
CYFUSA has posted their scholarship application information and form.
This form is to be filled out and submitted, along with the required narrative, by April 28th to:NCYC CYFUSAOffice of Faith Formation780 W Central Park Avenue
Davenport IA 52804