St. Hilary

National Catholic Youth Conference

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an exciting, biennial three-day
experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers and
their adult chaperones. The schedule includes general sessions and workshops
addressing a wide variety of topics as well as opportunities for reconciliation, daily
liturgy, and special activities such as concerts, a dance, and comedy club. The
thematic park is a unique venue incorporating traditional exhibits with interactive
educational and recreational activities.

NCYC began in 1983 following in the footsteps of its predecessor conference, the
CYO biennial national convention. In its early days, NCYC was held regionally, one
session for each coast. Combined attendance at the regional conferences was a
few thousand. In 1991, the two conferences merged into one national event. In
the mid 1990s interest in NCYC began to increase. Today, NCYC draws 20,000+
youth and adults for three days of catechesis, prayer, service, and recreation.

The next NCYC will be in Kansas City, Missouri, November 19-21, 2009.
More than 23,000 attendees are expected to participate.

You are my God and the rock on which I stand.
I have found my place in your arms of grace.
Oh, oh. You are my God.
Lord of heaven, king of all the universe,
Architect and poet of eternity,
Abba Father, breath of life. creation�s dawn,
Ever-living, one who knows and loves me.
First forgiver, ever present �God with us�,
Lamb of love, who died triumphant over sin.
Risen Savior, brilliant bright and morning star,
Shining in me. Light of glory lives within.