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Welcome to the NCYC Parent/Participant
Information Meeting
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Agenda
Prayer What is NCYC? What will we do? 2009 NCYC
Theme Travel Information Hotel Information Arrival
in Kansas City Conference Schedule Meals
Thematic Park Spiritual Opportunities Safety and
Security First Aid Things to Bring NO Checked
Luggage Odds and Ends Any Questions?
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The Pilgrims Prayer
Lord God you are the Way Guide us along your
journey and teach us your ways so that each step
we walk is next to you. Lord God you are the
Truth. Speak to us your words and keep our
minds, our hearts, and our souls, centered on
you. Lord God, you are the Life. Your breath
began our life, and your presence sustains
it. Inspire us to keep your Light, and your
Life, Burning brightly within us.
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What is NCYC?
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is
the single largest event organized by the
Catholic Church in the United States. This
biennial event will bring together nearly 20,000
Catholic teenagers and chaperones from around the
country. Bishop Rhoades will join our delegation
consisting of one hundred - thirty young people
and chaperones from twelve parishes.
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What will we do at NCYC?
NCYC is an exciting, 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. (for a complete list of concurrent or
workshop sessions visit www.nfcym.org)
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Conference Theme
The overall theme of the 2009 NCYC is Christ
Reigns, though each general session has its own
particular sub-theme with scriptural reference.
They are Christ Reigns in Us (Friday morning)
Christ Reigns Among Us (Friday evening) Christ
Reigns Through Us (Saturday morning)
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Conference Theme and Scriptural References
Conference Theme Christ Reigns The kingdom of
the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and
of his Annointed , and he will reign forever and
ever. Rev. 1115 Friday Morning Theme Christ
Reigns In Us Conduct yourselves as worthy of the
God who calls you into his kingdom and glory. 1
Thes. 212 Friday Evening Theme Christ Reigns
Among Us Above all, let your love for one another
be intense, because love covers a multitude of
sins. Be hospitable to one another without
complaining. As each one has received a gift, use
it to serve one another as good stewards of God's
varied grace. Whoever preaches, let it be with
the words of God whoever serves, let it be with
the strength that God supplies, so that in all
things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ,
to whom belong glory and dominion forever and
ever. 1 Peter 48-11 Saturday Morning Theme
Christ Reigns Through Us For to this you have
been called, because Christ also suffered for
you, leaving you an example, that you should
follow in his steps. 1 Peter 221
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Travel Information
Thursday, November 19, 2009 Leaving from
Harrisburg International Airport _at_ ___________am
on _________________Airline , flight
____________. Sunday, November 22, 2009 Arriving
at Harrisburg International Airport _at_ _________pm
on ________________Airline, flight _________.
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Hotel Information
Embassy Suites Kansas City Plaza Kansas City,
MO [phone]
Phones and cable blocked to expedite
checkout. There will be pay phones in the lobby.
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What to expect upon arrival in Kansas City

• Parish Group Leaders will be given hotel room
  keys and registration information for their
  entire group upon arrival.
• Participants should expect
• To wear the Region 3 short sleeve t-shirt at the
  Region 3 Liturgy on Thursday.
• A Registration Packet, credential bag tag (for
  backpacks, etc. being taken into sessions.)
• A Label for credential including Emergency
  contact information and Diocesan group leader and
  medical professional cell phone numbers.

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Conference Schedule
Thursday, November 19 Check with your Parish
Group Leader for departure details.
Arrival at Embassy Suites in Kansas City
- Check in Pizza -lunch 400 pm -
Departure from hotel 500 pm Region 3 Liturgy -
Grand Ballroom CD 600 pm Box supper (or
conference center) 630 pm - Arrival at Sprint
Center 700 pm - Gathering and Entertainment in
the Sprint Center 800 pm - Opening Session in
the Sprint Center 1000 pm - Return to
hotel 1115 pm - Parish Leader Meeting 1100 pm
- Curfew/Room Checks
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Conference Schedule
Friday, November 20 645 am Breakfast available
at hotel 715am - Departure from hotel 730 am -
Gathering and Entertainment in the Sprint
Center 900 am - 1030 am -Prayer and General
Session in the Sprint Center 1130 am 700 pm
The Reign Forest Open in Convention Center 1130
am 1245 pm - Workshop Round 1 1230 pm 600
pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 1230 pm 600
pm Prayer Chapel open 1230 pm 600 pm
Adoration Chapel open (continues on next page)
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Conference Schedule
Friday, November 20 (continued) 130 pm 245 pm
Workshop Round 2 345 pm 445 pm Workshop
Round 3 530 pm Daily Liturgy in Convention
Center 630 pm Box Dinner (included) 630 pm
Gathering and Entertainment in the Arena 800
pm Prayer and General Session in the
Arena 1000 pm - Return to hotel 1115 pm -
Parish Leader Meeting 1100 pm - Curfew/Room
Checks
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Conference Schedule
Saturday, November 21 715 am Breakfast and
lunch available to pick up in lobby 730 am -
Departure from hotel 800 am - Gathering and
Entertainment in the Arena 900 am - Prayer and
General Session in the Arena 1130 am 700 pm
Reign Forest open in Convention Center 1130 am
600 pm Adoration Chapel open 1130 am 600
pm Prayer Chapel open 1130 am 600 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation 1130 am1 245 pm
Workshop Round 4 (continues on next page)
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Conference Schedule
Saturday, November 21 (continued) Lunch
with Bishop Rhoades at the Marriott Hotel
(included) 100 pm Welcome and Meal
Blessing 220 pm Conversation with Bishop
Rhoades 330 pm - Departure 330 pm - 500 pm
Comedy Club/Concert/Dance in Convention
Center 700 pm Gathering and Entertainment in
the Sprint Center 800 pm Prayer and General
Session in the Sprint Center 830 pm Closing
Liturgy in the Sprint Center 1100 pm - Return to
hotel 1130 pm - Parish Leader Meeting 1130 pm
- Curfew/Room Checks
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Meals
Thursday Breakfast - on your own Thursday Lunch
Pizza at hotel upon arrival (included) Thursday
Dinner Boxed or Conference Center after Mass
(not included) Friday Breakfast at Hotel
(included) Friday Lunch Given while boarding
bus (included) Friday Dinner Boxed meal after
Mass (included) Saturday Breakfast at Hotel
(included) Saturday Lunch Spaghetti with
Bishop Rhoades at Marriot (included) Saturday
Dinner In Parish Groups (not included) Sunday
Breakfast at Hotel (included) Sunday Lunch In
transit (not included) Sunday Dinner Home
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Thematic Park
The Reign Forest A 200,000 square foot
interactive area that includes exhibits, games,
service, educational venues, and more. Divided
into three areas Main Floor Exhibits College
Park Exhibits Vocations Area Exhibits Open
Thursday 1200 pm 400 pm Friday and Saturday
1130 am 700 pm
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Spiritual Opportunities
Pre-Conference Spiritual Preparation Individually
, as a parish group, as a diocesan group During
the Conference Time with Bishop Rhoades
throughout the weekend Region 3 Liturgy on
Thursday Daily Liturgy on Friday Closing
Liturgy on Saturday Adoration Chapel available
throughout the weekend Prayer Chapel available
throughout the weekend Sacrament of
Reconciliation available throughout the
weekend Large Prayer experiences at the
beginning of all main sessions Parish group
prayer opportunities
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Safety Security

• Diocesan Chaperone Preparations
• One representative from diocesan staff will
  attend daily briefings with the national staff.
• One person/parish will attend daily check in
  meeting with diocesan staff for updates.
• Every participant and chaperone will be given
  emergency contact information as part of their
  credentials.
• Official NCYC name badge must be worn to gain
  entry to all NCYC functions.
• A 10 fee must be paid in order to receive a new
  credential.
• Conference paperwork Individuals carry a copy
  of Medical Form, chaperone, Diocesan Group Leader
  will carry copies of Medical Forms, and Diocesan
  Medical Professional will carry originals.
• Backpacks, Bags, and Purses All bags must be
  tagged to be allowed in the convention center or
  arena. Bag tags will be issued during
  registration. Unattended bags may be removed and
  discarded by security personnel.

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Safety Security

• Personal Responsibility
• Behavior and Safety Guidelines (handout)
• Buddy system parish check-ins
• Chaperone should know where participants are at
  all times
• Conference Diocesan Code of Behavior
• Everyone is expected to carry own copy of medical
  forms at all times
• Notify Diocesan Leader of any behavior problems,
  injuries or serious illness
• Keep valuables and extra money in hotel safe
• Hotel rooms
• for sleeping only, visiting to be done in public
  spaces prior to curfew
• hotel room changes may only be made by the
  diocesan group leader

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Safety Security

• During the conference if you have an emergency
  where you would normally dial 911
• From any in-house phone in the Convention Center,
  dial HELP (4357). Security Department, on duty
  24 hours a day, will take the necessary
  information regarding the emergency, notify
  emergency services, meet emergency services upon
  their arrival, and escort them directly to the
  location of the emergency.
• Due to the facilitys size and number of
  entrances, directly calling 911 from a cellular
  or pay telephone may actually delay a response.
• Emergency and Crisis Response Plan
• We will designate a Diocesan Meeting Place to be
  used In the event of a major emergency at the
  conference .
• As soon as possible, the Diocesan Office will be
  contacted and
• someone will then contact each parish home
  contact person.
• NCYC Emergency and Crisis Response Manual
  www.nfcym.org/youthprotection/index.htm

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First Aid
Diocesan Nurse Joan Moore (will be staying in a
two room suite at the hotel) - review all
medical forms and help us anticipate any needs -
carry some simple medical supplies and a copy of
all medical forms - be available throughout the
conference to help the diocesan group leader
handle any medical decisions or
issues Medications Parish group
leaders/chaperones will be responsible for
participants medications First Aid kits (travel
size) Chaperones are expected to carry one at
all times, First Aid Stations at Conference
Center Main Concourse Section 105, Upper
Concourse Section 219
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Things to Bring

• Insurance card
• Appropriate casual clothing (plan to dress in
  layers)
• NCYC is a casual dress event. Casual dress
  includes blue jeans, but prohibits short shorts,
  tank tops, tube tops, and anything that does not
  promote Christian values including references to
  tobacco or alcohol products. Health regulations
  require that shoes be worn at all times in public
  areas.
• Light jacket and/or sweatshirt
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Backpack to carry daily for personal items to
  from conference
• Indelible pen for t-shirt signing
• Umbrella
• Snacks
• Local items to trade
• Camera/film (keep in safe place)

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Things to Bring

• Money for
• Money for two-three meals
• 2-5 for Mass collection
• tips for hotel (1-2/day)
• Snacks or souvenirs
• Water bottle (optional) (check with airline)
• Leave valuables at homelabel all items (name,
  parish, diocese). The diocese is not responsible
  for lost or stolen personal items.
• Bring only what you can carry!!!
• Pack Light!!!!
• (please limit yourself to two carry-ons. Checked
  bags will cost you!)
• Suggestion 1 small suitcase with wheels and 1
  purse or small back pack!
• Check airline for specifics restrictions.

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Odds and Ends

• Release Time Letters for school were provided to
  parish group leaders.
• Phone Calls to family and friends should be
  kept to a minimum so as to be fully engaged in
  the content of the conference.
• Cleaning up please make sure that you leave any
  space that you visit cleaner than you found it!
• Drink water stay hydrated!!!
• For More Information Visit
• Diocesan Website www.hbgdiocese.org/youngchurch
• NFCYM Website www.nfcym.org
• (Workshop and Concurrent sessions are now posted)

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And together we will
Celebrate our Catholic identity! Grow in our
faith! Have fun! Be safe! Share our experiences
in our schools and parishes when we return home!
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Any Questions??