This exciting 3-day conference for high schoolers will lead teens into a deeper encounter with Jesus, who knows them, loves them, and calls them to follow Him wholeheartedly. Through engaging talks, dynamic worship, Eucharistic adoration, and an authentic experience of community, participants will be invited to root themselves in their identity as beloved children of God, let go of what holds them back, and say ‘yes’ to the adventure of following Jesus Christ.

PROMOTIONAL TOOL KIT:

OYYA has Post Cards that can be mailed to your Students- Call the office to arrange delivery

UNDER CONSTRUCTION- WILL POST AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE

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REGISTRATION

Mark your Calendars for our Group Leaders Meetings

January 5, 2027 – 6:30 pm – Location to be Announced

January 7, 2027- 6:30 pm-  Video Meeting-

   https://meet.google.com/rkp-gaow-mev?hs=224

Forms For Youth Ministers:

Forms Needed for Individual Registration:

Individual teen should contact their Parish or Catholic School to Register with a Group. If neither Parish or School is attending LCYC then INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION IS TAKEN ON A CASE BY CASE BASES.  Any teen registered must have an adult chaperone over the age of 21 (Who has satisfied Archdiocese of Louisville’s Safe Environment Training and Background Check) with them at all times.  Both Student and Adult must pay Conference Fees and any additional hotel fees that would accommodate one student and one adult.

You may be wondering, “What exactly does an LCYC Student Ambassador do?” A LOT! Before LCYC, our Ambassadors will help us spread the word about the conference. You’ll have opportunities to invite your friends and classmates, promote LCYC at your school and parish, share LCYC on social media, and help other young people get excited about coming.

Then, during LCYC, our Student Ambassadors will become some of the student leaders of the weekend. You may have opportunities to:

• Introduce Keynote and Breakout Speakers
• Lead Prayers
• Proclaim Scripture
• Serve during Mass and Adoration
• Welcome other students
• Help with activities and transitions
• Participate in videos and social media
• Help create an incredible atmosphere throughout the conference
• And probably a few things we haven’t even thought of yet!

But here’s the most important part: We aren’t looking for perfect students. We are looking for students who are willing to step up, serve others, share their faith, and help other young people encounter Jesus.

The Archdiocese of Louisville is committed to ensuring that children and youth who worship, study or participate in church-sponsored activities can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. In an effort to fulfill this commitment, all employees or volunteers who have contact with children or youth (18 and under) for ANY length of time are required to participate in one of the 2-hour Safe Environment Training Workshops.

ALL HOTEL ROOMS WILL BE HANDLED BY THE OFFICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS (OYYA). PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE OMNI HOTEL FOR RESERVATIONS FOR THE LCYC CONFERENCE. 

Group Reservations will be reserved once the OYYA office receives your Registration Form A, and rooms assigned when we receive your form with names, genders, and ages.

Individual Reservations will be handled once payment and Registration Form B is received by the OYYA. We will contact you with your Hotel Reservation Confirmation.

All students and Chaperones are expected to stay at the Hotel for the entire event. The overnight experience is an intentional part of the vision for LCYC. Staying together at the conference allows young people to build community with one another, participate fully in the evening activities, and experience the conference as a retreat rather than simply attending a series of sessions. 

Partner with us in shaping the faith of the next generation!

The Louisville Catholic Youth Conference (LCYC) brings together hundreds of high school youth from across the Archdiocese of Louisville for a powerful weekend of faith, community, worship, and an encounter with Jesus Christ. Through inspiring speakers, dynamic music, engaging breakout sessions, and the celebration of the sacraments, LCYC equips young people to live their Catholic faith with courage and purpose.

As an LCYC sponsor, you are investing in the spiritual growth of our youth and helping make this life-changing experience accessible to young people from every parish. Your partnership demonstrates a commitment to the future of the Church while providing meaningful recognition for your business or organization.

Together, we can inspire the next generation of Catholic leaders and disciples.  Please see the button below to see the levels of Sponsorship.  Thank you for considering becoming an LCYC sponsor!

If you would like to be a Vendor and set up a table at LCYC.  You must click the button below to fill out an application form.

LCYC is more than a conference—it’s an opportunity for young people from across the Archdiocese to encounter Jesus Christ, build community, and discover that they have a place in the Church.

We need adults who are willing to be part of that experience!

Adult volunteers are an essential part of LCYC. Whether you can serve for a few hours, a full day, or throughout the weekend, your presence helps create a safe, welcoming, prayerful, and joy-filled environment where young people can encounter Christ.

Volunteers may serve in a variety of areas, including hospitality, registration, room and hallway support, prayer experiences, logistics,  and general conference assistance.

You don’t have to be a youth minister or have special experience—you simply need a heart for young people and a willingness to serve.

Come serve. Make a difference. Help create an experience young people will remember.

CONFERENCE DATES

February 26-28, 2027
Friday: Registration/Sign in begins at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday at 12:00 Noon.

LOCATION

The Omni Hotel
400 S. Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202
502 313-6667

CONFERENCE FEES

Tiered Pricing- Buy Tickets Now

(Names of Participants are not due until December 1, 2026)

$295 per person- September 2, 2026- October 1, 2026
$325 per person- October 2, 2026- November 1,  2026
$345 per person- November 2, 2026- December 1, 2026
$395 per person- December 2, 2026- December 15, 2026

Cost Includes:  3 Day Conference Fee, 2 night stay at the Omni Hotel, and swag bag.

PLEASE NOTE: COST OF THE INAUGURAL LCYC EVENT IS $350 PER PERSON.DUE THE GENEROSITY OF RESTRICTED FUNDS. WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER THIS 3 DAY, TWO NIGHT EVENT FOR AS LOW AS $280 FOR EARLY ACCESS REGISTRATION. GET YOUR REGISTRATIONS IN NOW.

See Group Leader Guide for Scholarship Information.

SCHEDULE:

Under Construction

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

STEVE ANGRINSANO- M/C AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Young and old alike embrace the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout his music and storytelling.

Always rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness, Steve’s easy, honest style of ministry is born from who he is: a committed witness to the life and love of Jesus Christ.

CHIKA ANYANWU- Keynote Speaker

Chika Anyanwu is a Catholic evangelist, former Confirmation coordinator/youth & young adult minister, and the author of “My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer” (click link to purchase). Her love of God and neighbor enthuses her to share the gospel through testimony, scripture, and honest conversations about the difficult realities of faith and life. She’s had the opportunity to evangelize at NCYC, Given, Steubenville youth conferences, FOCUS SEEK conferences, and The Catholic Feminist France pilgrimage. She’s also a contributor to Blessed Is She as well as “Connected” and “Venture: the Bible Timeline” by Ascension Press. Chika is a part of a beautiful Nigerian family, loves her coffee black, and desires sainthood for herself and you, although bad drivers challenge her sanctity!

MARI PABLO- Keynote Speaker

Mari Pablo is the founder of In His Heart Ministries. She is a proud Hispanic and cradle Catholic whose life was wrecked in the best possible way when she decided to stop fighting and surrender it all to Him.  Mari graduated from Franciscan University with a double major in Theology and Psychology; she also holds a Masters in Theology from the Augustine Institute. She has worked in youth ministry for over 15 years including being a youth minister in New Orleans and a high school theology teacher in Miami. She is currently serving parishes and universities across the country with The Evangelical Catholic.  Mari is a presenter for Ascension Press in numerous projects including  “YOU-Theology of the Body program for teens”, “The 99- An Evangelization Mission Series”, “Connected- Catholic Social Teaching for this generation”, “Bible Timeline”, “Chosen- Confirmation” and Ascension presents. Mari is well known for her dynamic presentations at annual Steubenville Youth Conferences, NET Ministries, Life Teen, FOCUS, the National Eucharistic Congress, diocesan events, and more. Mari has a deep love for food but an even greater love for Christ and is dedicated to helping others encounter Him.​​​

DAMASCUS WORSHIP- House Band

“Damascus Worship is a missionary worship movement based in Centerburg Ohio. We believe that worship revives and unites the Church. Moved by love of God, we desire to offer our hearts to Him in joy and in reverence, and to invite others to do the same – not going through the motions, but worshiping in Spirit and Truth for the glory of God.”

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Youth Breakouts:

1.What’s My Move? Discovering God’s Plan without Having Everything Figured Out

Young people often feel pressure to have their whole life figured out. This session explores discernment, vocation, college and career decisions, and how to recognize God’s voice amid uncertainty. 

Speaker:  TBA

2. Enough Finding Your Identity in a World of Comparison 

Young people are constantly receiving messages about who they are suppose to be.  How they look.  What they accomplish. How many friends they have.
How many followers they have. What they own. How popular they are.  This session should help teens separate their identity from their achievements, appearance, popularity, and other people’s opinions. Letting them know their worth is not something that has to earn. It is something they receive from The One who created & loves them.

Speaker:   PANEL of College age students-  TBA

3. Offline: Finding God in a Distracted World

We are more connected today than ever before, and yet we are often more distracted, anxious, and exhausted than ever before. Constant notifications, endless scrolling, and the pressure to always be available can leave us feeling restless and unable to hear God’s voice. This session explores how silence, rest, and intentional use of technology can create space for deeper friendships, greater peace, and a more authentic relationship with Jesus. 

Speaker: STEVE ANGRISANO

4. Can You Hear Me Now? Learning to Recognize God’s Voice

Prayer can seem mysterious and intimidating. This session introduces practical ways to pray and teaches how God speaks through Scripture, silence, and everyday life. 

Speaker: TBA 

5. Friendship

Everyone wants friends, but many young people are experiencing loneliness like never before. Real friendship is about more than having followers, being in a group chat, or sitting at the same lunch table. This session explores God’s plan for friendship and how authentic relationships help us become the people we are called to be. Ultimately, great saints were rarely formed alone; we need people who challenge us, encourage us, and help us follow Jesus.

Speaker: TBA

6. Plot Twist: Finding God When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan 

No one plans on failure, disappointment, loss, unanswered prayers, or unexpected changes. Yet many of the greatest saints encountered God precisely when their plans fell apart. This session helps teens understand how God works through suffering, setbacks, and uncertainty. Rather than seeing difficulties as evidence that God has abandoned them, students will discover how the Lord can use even painful experiences to lead us toward something greater. 

Speaker: Julie Yost

7. Jesus is Calling:  You In? What does it mean to Follow Jesus?

Young people are constantly being asked to figure out what comes next.  What college will I attend? What career will I choose? What am I going to do with my life? Who am I supposed to become. But God’s call is about more than choosing a career or figuring out the future.

Speaker: Fr. John the Baptist Hoang, OP

Adult Breakout Session:

8. Walking with Them: Accompanying Young People Toward Jesus

Young people today do not need adults who have all the answers; they need adults who are willing to walk beside them. In a culture marked by loneliness, confusion, and unprecedented change, one of the greatest gifts the Church can offer is the ministry of accompaniment. This session invites adults to discover the art of walking with young people – not as project managers or problem-solvers, but as spiritual mentors who patiently help them encounter Jesus and discern his call. Ultimately, this session is about becoming the kind of adult who can journey with young people – someone who knows them, loves them, believes in them, and points them to Jesus. 

Speaker:  Angie Fleck Gruelich

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry:

1200 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203-2600
Phone: 502-636-0296
Fax: (502) 636-2379
Director: Father Tony Cecil (ext. 1210) or tcecil@archlou.org
Associate Director: Jonna O’Bryan (ext. 1204) or jobryan@archlou.org
Secretary: Morgann Lucas (ext. 1223) or mlucas@archlou.org