What is NCYC?
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a transformative three-day event for Catholic teenagers (in high school) and their adult chaperones, offering a powerful combination of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service, and empowerment.
As the leading Catholic youth event in the United States, NCYC brings together participants from all over the country for a life-changing experience and a deep encounter with Christ.
At NCYC, you can look forward to inspiring speakers, uplifting music and worship, as well as opportunities for Mass, Adoration, and engaging interactive exhibits.
NCYC is held between the Indiana Convention Center and the Lucas Oil Stadium. Both are centrally located and provide safe and engaging experiences for all.
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium (ICCLOS)
Lucas Oil Stadium, Home of the Indianapolis Colts
Travel and Accomodations
Hotel - This year, youth and their chaperones from the Diocese of Erie will stay at the Sheraton Downtown at 31 W Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN (317-635-2000). It is centrally located near the Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.
Meals – Meals will be the responsibility of the youth and their chaperones. We suggest that parents send their child with at least $100 to cover the cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chaperones will guide their groups to various food courts and restaurants located within and around the arena and convention center for meals.
Travel – The youth and their chaperones from the Diocese of Erie will travel to NCYC 2025 by coach bus with Anderson Coach and Travel. These buses offer plenty of space, outlets at each seat to charge devices and a single-person bathroom, ensuring a comfortable 6-hour drive to Indianapolis, Indiana. Once we arrive at the hotel, we will continue our journey on foot. For comfort, closed-toe walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Hotel Website - Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel (Official Site) - Marriott Bonvoy
Nearby Restaurants - Dining Guide - Food near the Indiana Convention Center
General Itinerary
Day 1 (11/20) – Youth and their chaperones will be picked up at their designated location and make the 6-hour drive to Indianapolis, Indiana. Upon arrival, we will check into our hotel, drop off our gear, and head to dinner before enjoying opening festivities.
Day 2 (11/21) – Youth and their chaperones will walk to the convention center. They will participate in many activities and events throughout the day. As time permits, groups will stop for lunch and dinner. Youth and their chaperones will then walk back to the hotel.
Day 3 (11/22) – Youth and their chaperones will enjoy their final day at NCYC! Upon returning to the hotel for the night we will pack and be ready to make the return journey home in the morning.
Day 4 (11/23) – We will leave Indianapolis in the morning and make the 6-hour journey back home.
***A time-specific itinerary will be sent out before our trip to provide better insight into the day-to-day activities. ***
Schedule - NCYC
Extra Expenses
Memorabilia - In addition to meals, there will be opportunities for youth to purchase NCYC gear and other items from Catholic vendors on-site. If you think this is something your child would enjoy, we recommend sending them with some extra money for those purchases. In past years, $100 has typically been enough for youth to buy meaningful souvenirs to remember their trip and experiences at NCYC. However, this is entirely optional. Rest assured, your child will have an amazing time and gain so much from the experience, whether they make extra purchases or not.
Registering and Purchasing Tickets
Tickets are $310. This includes your travel and hotel accommodation. Those interested must be registered and either Pay In Full or pay the $100 Deposit by August 31st.
How to Register – Registration is done when you click the link to purchase your tickets or make a deposit. All necessary information will be gathered at that time.
How to Purchase Tickets
Pay in Full – Click the red Book Now button. Then select the number of tickets you are requesting in the Pay in Full row using the + sign. When you’ve done this, click the red Next button. You will then be prompted to fill out information for each person you are purchasing a ticket for. You MUST fill out ALL registration questions for each person/ticket, FIRST. When you’ve answered the questions for each person/ticket click the red Next button. You will then be able to fill out your payment information. When you’ve completed this, click the red Purchase button. You’ve now registered and purchased your tickets for NCYC 2025!
Pay $100 Deposit – Use the same directions for Pay in Full above. When you are ready to make your final $210 payment you will skip the registration questions because you’ve already done this part. You will then continue just as you did when you made your $100 deposit earlier.
Remaining Payment – If you have already paid the $100 deposit you will follow the same directions again. When you’re prompted with the registration questions again scroll to the bottom and click the red Next button, you’ve already done this part. Then continue just as you did the first time you made your $100 deposit.
Deposit was Covered - If your parish has covered your deposit and you only need to pay the remaining $210 follow the directions for Pay in Full above.
Click here to Register and Purchase Tickets
Parish Donations - If parishes would like to cover the deposit or registration fee for individuals planning to attend, please use our donation site at Home | Catholic Diocese of Erie. This will allow you to donate on behalf of those you wish to support. After making the donation, and before anyone registers, please email me at elovellnick@eriercd.org. I will then provide you with a discount code that can be used during registration at checkout.
NCYC 2025 is sure to be a hit. We hope you’ll join us and be part of this fantastic life-changing event!
