Schedule of Events

What to Expect

(times are subject to change as events are being planned)

Download the 2023 NCYC App

For the most up-to-date information while attending NCYC download the 2023 NCYC app onto your phone.

NCYC App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ncyc-23/id1445076131 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.NFCYM.youthconference.

GroupMe App

Participants will communicate through the GroupMe app. Download the app from your app store and contact Nick Haggenjos (317-753-0866) or the teens chaperone to be added to a group. Teens and chaperones will communicate as a group throughout NCYC in this group.

Group name: St Jude NCYC 2023 - All, Click here to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/97294605/t5DEbYzT

Note: Chaperones may choose to set up a separate group for their small groups. Teens should contact their chaperone for access.

Website: https://www.groupme.com/en-US/.

Arrival Information for Thursday

Luggage Drop-Off

Luggage drop-off at the Family Youth Center from 6:30-7:30 AM unless you are bringing it with you later.

Packing List

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Medication(s)

All medications (prescription and non-prescription) of youth participants should be brought in the original container, clearly labeled with directions provided using the Archdiocesan Participant Medication Information form, and given to the Adult Chaperone to be kept in a locked box for security reasons in accordance with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’s Medication Policy. Youth may keep inhalers, EpiPens, or insulin on their person. Stocking and/or dispensing over-the-counter medications to youth is not allowed without parental permission. Please notify the Archdiocese (Beth Haggenjos) if refrigeration is needed for medications as we will need to communicate this need with the hotel in advance. It is the responsibility of each Group Leader or designated Adult Chaperone to plan accordingly in order to comply with these regulations.

School Dismissal

When dismissed from school, walk over to the Youth Center. We will depart at 11:15 AM to arrive at the J.W. Marriott around 11:30 AM.

Departure and Arrival Information

We will travel to downtown via Roncalli buses. Here is the plan for departure day.

Arrive at the Youth Center by 11:00 AM to drop-off luggage and medication.
Depart by bus to J.W. Marriot at 11:15 AM.
- Roncalli may have early dismissal.
- If students are drivers, they can leave their car at Roncalli for the weekend and store luggage in their car until it is time to load buses.
- If a student needs to store luggage during the day, contact Nick Haggenjos at haggenjos04@gmail.com.
- Students and chaperones will take luggage, bookbags, and snacks on the bus with them as we will go straight to the hotel. Luggage will not be taken in a separate vehicle unless extra room is required.
- Wear layered clothing since you may be waiting outside during departure and arrival.

Thursday (Schedule of Events)

NCYC Full Schedule Information: https://ncyc.us/lineup/schedule/

NCYC Team Headquarters (Chaperones only): JW Marriott - Room 313 (Group Leader Meetings, Drinks & Snacks, Laptop & Printer, A Place to Rest!)

Small Group Meeting Spaces / JW Marriott Rooms 307, 308, 309, 310

What to Wear: TIE DYE WITH WHITE SHIRTS

10:00-12:00 Group Leader Meeting and Check-In with NCYC Team @ Hotel (Leader Meeting @ 11:00 AM)
10:45 AM Teens leave school (Roncalli) and arrive to the St. Jude Family Youth Center (Find drawstring bags, change into shirts, find luggage, board bus) - Follow the directions provided by chaperones for departure
11:00 AM Teens/Chaperones load into Roncalli buses
11:15 AM Depart St. Jude for the J.W. Marriott (Roncalli does not want us to eat on buses)
11:30 AM Drop off luggage in JW Ballroom 3-4 (Groups alphabetically separated into the rooms)
Lunch: Lunch will be taken to the hotel - Room 309 (to be eaten before attending the Rally). Credentials will be passed out during lunch. There are three lanyard colors.
- - - - Orange = Youth participants
        Blue = Adult with verified safe-environment compliance
        White = Adults without verified safe-environment compliance (exhibitors, certain guests, and participating parents)

Thursday (Schedule of Events) - Continued

11:30 AM Rally Doors Open, JW Grand Ballroom.
12:00-2:00 PM ArchIndy Rally Location: J.W. Marriott with Diocese of Lafayette
(The NCYC team will host a mini rally for our archdiocese in partnership with the Diocese of Lafayette on Thursday afternoon at the JW Marriott. Upon arrival, please make your way to the front of the room. Pens are needed - see drawstring bags for pens. These will be used for game/reflection.)
- - - - 12:00 (Rally Start)
        12:05 (Icebreaker)
        12:25 (MC's)
        12:30 (Witness 1)
        12:35 (Icebreaker 2)
        12:50 (MC's Introduce Prayer Time)
        12:55 (Praise & Worship Song)
        1:00 (Witness with teen leading into Lectio Divina)
        1:05 (Lectio in Groups)
        1:20 (Signal to Wrap Up)
        1:25 (MC Closeout of Prayer & Final Reflection, Intro Witness)
        1:30 (Teen 3 Witness)
        1:35 (Instagram Challenge Explanation - check on projector)
        1:40 (Final Group Game (Upfront)
        1:50 (Closing Announcements, Blessings)
        1:55 (End)
        2:00 (Rally End)
2:00-3:30 PM Keys available (after/before Rally) - Depending on availability of Hotel / Back up plan: Before/After General Session

The Indiana Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) works closely with Visit Indy (the local convention and visitors bureau), the Indiana Convention Center (ICC), Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS), and NFCYM to ensure that all visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience in the city. IMPD liaises with the Department of Homeland Security and the local FBI field office to ensure they know and are prepared to address potential threats. At this time, there is no heightened risk to our conference or participants.

IMPD asks that you:

Use the sidewalks and crosswalks and follow the directions of the officers directing traffic.
Warn your group members NOT to prop their hotel room doors open.
Do not engage with the unsheltered population. St. John's Church works with IMPD and other social services agencies to more fully address the community needs.

Thursday (Schedule of Events) - Continued

3:15 PM Rosary to be led by a group [before mass at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC 500 Ballroom)]
3:30-4:30 PM Archdiocesan Mass at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC 500 Ballroom)
(We will have the opportunity to participate in a Mass held especially for our archdiocese on Thursday later afternoon at the Convention Center. Enter quietly and prayerfully.)
4:30-5:00 PM Archdiocese Participants in Eucharistic Procession (ICC 500 Ballroom to Room 133) ~ At approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday, there will be a procession of
the Blessed Sacrament from 500 Ballroom to Room 131. The route will go up Speedway Hallway, out the doors to Maryland Street, right on Maryland to
Capitol Avenue, down Capitol to Georgia Street, and back into the convention center to Room 131. Please alert your group members that the proper
disposition of the body if they encounter the procession is to kneel with hands folded (or to bow their head, if unable to kneel) until the Blessed Sacrament
has passed.
Dinner is at the Hotel, Room 308, starting at 5:00-6:30PM. Walk over with your entire small group, including your chaperone.
6:30 PM Doors Open for General Session @ Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS) (bag checks, bring group banner) Floor seating in the stadium is limited to those with the
appropriate wristband for the session. These wristbands are/were provided to group leaders at onsite pick-up. We are unable to make changes to session
assignments. All participants should have the opportunity to sit on the floor.
- - - - Thursday Evening = Yellow
        Friday Morning = Red
        Friday Evening = Blue
        Saturday Morning = Pink
        Saturday Evening = Green
7:00-7:45 PM Opening Concert @ LOS
7:45-10:00 PM Opening General Sessions
- - - - Pick up luggage after general session at JW and go straight to rooms
Late-night Snack: Chips and Queso, donated by St. Jude parishioners (Jeff/Vicki Morgan and Phil/Lori Curtis), @ Hotel, hallway outside of JW Grand Ballroom.
10:30 PM Group Leader Meeting @JW Marriott HQ Room 313 - One adult leader required (Check-ins, review next day, helpful info)
10:30-11:30 PM Small Group(s) Debrief (St. Jude attendees)
11:45 PM Room Checks (all teens should be in assigned rooms; ADULTS: All rooms must be checked - gender specific checks. Ensure everyone assigned is there and ONLY assigned is there. Remember Safe Environment Protocols.)

Friday (Schedule of Events)

NCYC Schedule Information: https://ncyc.us/lineup/schedule/

What to Wear: ST. JUDE DESIGNED SHIRTS (Logo on front with saying on back)

Breakfast: Breakfast will be grab and go. Outside food is not allowed in the convention center or stadium, so you must eat it all before you get to these locations.
(Chaperones hand out blue bands and have participants put them on for the day - needed for 6:30 PM session floor seats access)
7:30 AM LOS Gates Open
8:00-9:00 AM Gathering and Entertainment @ LOS
9:00-10:45 AM Prayer and General Session @ LOS (Bring snacks and water)
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thematic Village @ ICC Halls C-E
11:30 AM -12:45 PM Workshop/Breakout Sessions - Round A @ICC Multiple Rooms
12:00-5:00 PM Reconciliation
Lunch: Lunch will be picked up from the hotel, Room 308 (tentatively between 12:45-1:30PM). Make this window to avoid being hungry.
1:30-2:45 PM Workshop/Breakout Sessions - Round B @ICC Multiple Rooms
3:30-4:45 PM Workshop/Breakout Sessions - Round C @ICC Multiple Rooms
Dinner: Dinner is at Job Site Supply starting at 5PM. Walk over with your entire small group, including your chaperone.
6:30 PM Doors Open for General Session @ LOS (bag checks, bring group banner)
7:00-8:00 PM Gathering and Entertainment @ LOS
8:00-10:00 PM Prayer and General Session @ LOS (Adoration, Reconciliation, Keynote)
Late-night Snack: Pizza, provided by Title Solutions/Mike Hinson, @ Hotel, hallway outside of JW Grand Ballroom.
10:30 PM Group Leader Meeting @JW Marriott HQ Room 313 - One adult leader required (Check-ins, review next day, helpful info)
10:30-11:30 PM Small Group(s) Debrief (St. Jude attendees)
11:45 PM Room Checks (all teens should be in assigned rooms; ADULTS: All rooms must be checked - gender specific checks. Ensure everyone assigned is there and ONLY assigned is there. Remember Safe Environment Protocols.)

Saturday (Schedule of Events)

NCYC Schedule Information: https://ncyc.us/lineup/schedule/

What to Wear: ARCHINDY SWEATSHIRT

Breakfast: Breakfast will be grab and go. Outside food is not allowed in the convention center or stadium, so you must eat it all before you get to these locations.
7:30 AM LOS Gates Open
8:00-9:00 AM Gathering and Entertainment @LOS
9:00-10:45 AM Prayer and General Session @LOS
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thematic Village @ ICC Halls C-E
11:30 AM -12:45 PM Workshop/Breakout Sessions - Round D @ICC Multiple Rooms
12:00-5:00 PM Reconciliation Available @ICC Hall J
Lunch: Lunch will be picked up from the hotel, Room 308 (tentatively between 12:45-1:30PM). Make this window to avoid being hungry.
1:30-2:45 PM Workshop/Breakout Sessions - Round E @ICC Multiple Rooms
3:30-4:45 PM Workshop/Breakout Sessions - Round F @ICC Multiple Rooms
Dinner: Dinner is at Job Site Supply starting at 5PM. Walk over with your entire small group, including your chaperone.
(After conference activities conclude on Saturday night, the NCYC team will host an opportunity at the JW Marriott hotel for parishes to gather and help their teens process their conference experience.) Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094FA5A62FA2F94-44798109-stjude/6949805#/
6:30 PM Stadium Gates Open @LOS
7:00-8:00 PM Gathering and Entertainment @ LOS (bag checks, bring group banner)
8:00-10:00 PM Closing Mass @LOS
Late-night Snack: Pizza, provided by the Archdiocese @ Hotel
10-30-11:30 PM Parish Processing Time @ Hotel, JW Ballroom 5-6. Theme: Moses & the Burning Bush: As parish groups return from general session, eat pizza together and begin to process the experience. All resources provided! No need to prepare. There will be games/music to pass the time as groups arrive and eat. This is a time for groups to reflect on their NCYC experience. Reflect upon the reality of moving from a mountain top experience like NCYC to returning home to regular life can be difficult. Teens and chaperones will think about how youth/adults will allow their NCYC experience to change them as they head home. This will be the final time to come together as an Archdiocese and a book mark end for the NCYC experience.
11:45 PM Room Checks (all teens should be in assigned rooms)

Sunday (Schedule of Events)

NCYC Schedule Information: https://ncyc.us/lineup/schedule/

Breakfast: Breakfast will be grab and go.
7:45 AM Wake up
8:00 AM Room checks (put belongings in hall, look for damage)
Adult Chaperone: Check in with NCYC Team before departure

Departure from J.W.: We will be departing on Roncalli buses from the J.W. Marriot at 8:20 to get back to St. Jude around 8:45. Pick up will be in the lot next to the Youth Center/pavilion.

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Medicine Form

Contact(s): [Margaret Workman]

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Youth may keep inhalers, EpiPens, or insulin on their person. Stocking and/or dispensing over-the-counter medications to youth is not allowed. If medications will need to be administered, whether prescribed or over the counter, parents must complete the Medication Release Form attached in an email from Beth Haggenjos at haggenjos04@gmail.com.

We will have an adult chaperone traveling with us who will be in possession of medication and who will administer medication to teens.

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A form granting permission for a designated chaperone to give your child their medication over the course of NCYC will be collected. Note: The backside is for over-the-counter pain relief medications like Tylenol or Advil - we are doing a community supply of these rather than individual bottles, so even if your child has no other medications, you may want to fill out the Tylenol/Advil side of the form. Have your child bring it with their medication on Thursday (departure day).

Medicine Form

Packing

Individual Packing List

Backpack, cinch bag (to carry needed items during the day, which may include jacket, water, snacks, tradables). Note: There will be bag searches going into Lucas Oil Stadium.
Spending Money (for additional snacks, to use in the market place)
Cell phone (and chargers)
Portable charger
Refillable water bottle
Clothes for 3 days
- Layers and comfortable clothes are good
- Do not pack clothing that conveys messages contrary to our Catholic Christian values
- NCYC shirts
  - Thursday - St. Jude Shirt
  - Friday - St. Jude Shirt
  - Saturday - Archdiocese sheet (will be provided)
Personal Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, etc.)
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Warm outdoor wear for walking and waiting in long lines
Medications (See Medication section*)
Ear Plugs
Umbrella
Tradables**
Bible (suggested by YM)
Participants are asked to bring any of the following items to donate during NCYC. These donations go to charities that will be at the conference in the "Thematic Village."
- Used shoes
- School supplies
- Personal toiletries
- Household supplies

Note: Teens will need to carry luggage through crowded hotel and up to their room, so brining less luggage is better.

Do Not Bring

Weapons of any type, including but not limited to firearms, chains, knives (all kinds/sizes)
Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances, or any paraphernalia associate with drug use
Pepper spray/mace
Gaming systems are not encouraged

Parish Packing List

Shirts
Hat
Tradeable(s)
Parish Flag (to keep everyone together between the hotel and conference center)
Portable Speaker (for outdoor music)
Hand sanitizer
Markers, Pens, Pencils, Paper

Excused Absence Memo

Roncalli students

Names will be submitted to Roncalli for excused absences.

Township students

Beth Haggenjos will email a letter to parents from the executive president of NFCYM requesting that your teen's absence on Thursday and Friday be excused. If you did not receive this email, please contact Beth Haggenjos at haggenjos04@gmail.com

Additional Communication

Pick-Ups / Drop-Offs: If a student needs to leave NCYC at any point, it MUST be communicated in advance. All pick-up and drop-offs will take place at Job Site Supply (right across from Lucas Oil stadium) to avoid traffic and parking costs. Please call Jennifer Morris at 317-223-9716 at least 20 minutes prior to picking your student up. If you have already communicated with a chaperone, they will have notes to remind them of when the student will be picked up.

Small Groups (NCYC Evenings)

Chaperones and teens will meet every evening to talk about and process the day and to provide updates on what to expect the following day.

Signup Genius for Prayers (Optional)

No sign ups in 2023, so just pray for the entire group to have a wonderful NCYC experience in whatever way you find if the best way to pray for you. God bless.

What's New for 2023?

This Year’s MCs

Sister Josephine Garrett and Mari Pablo

This Year’s Keynote Speakers

ValLimar Jansen, Brian Butler, and Sister Jude Andrew

Featured Artist

This year, For King & Country are returning as the featured talent! For King & Country is one of the music indistry's most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have won four GRAMMY Awards, 10 GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, 13 K-LOVE Fan Awards, and their nine No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing accumulation of over one billion on-demand streams.

The RIAA Platinum-selling acts' live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S.A, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand.

Exhibit Hall

Get some of the best Catholic merch, find out more about a college you're interested in, or meet some brothers and sisters from various religious orders all in the exhibit hall.

Prayer

Take time during the conference for silent time in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Prayer is always at your fingertips at NCYC.

General Session

Workshop with thousands of others at Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and other liturgies while also learning and growing through faith with the amazing keynotes at the general sessions.

Breakouts

Dive deeper into your faith and other topics with the breakouts sessions of premier speakers and roundtable discussions.

NCYC Schedule (website)

https://ncyc.us/lineup/schedule/

Questions? Please send questions to Beth Haggenjos at haggenjos04@gmail.com.

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