Pilgrimage Resources
Theme Song
The official theme song of the 2007 National Catholic Youth Conference is Discover the Way by Nick Cardilino and David Smith.  Listen to the "fast" version:  .mpeg     .wma
Listen to the "slow" version:  .mpeg     .wma
 Click here for the printer-friendly lyric/music sheet.
Promo Video                                                                                                                               Generate excitement for the 2007 National Catholic Youth Conference with the official Promo video!  The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry has produced a 9-minute promotional video for the 2007 NCYC.  The video features the 2007 NCYC theme song, footage from the 2005 NCYC and testimonials from teens and adults.
Click here to watch the 2007 NCYC Promo Video (20 MB).  A copy for download will be available soon.  Check back here for details.

Conference Logos
The following are the official logos for the 2007 National Catholic Youth Conference.  Use of the logo must follow the Use of NCYC Logo Policy of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.  Click here to view the conference logos in various formats.

 

NCYC Novena
It is not too early to pray for the NCYC 2007.  Please pray for the adult organizers/chaperones and the young people who will be traveling to Columbus.  Parishes are encouraged to form NCYC prayer teams.  The Columbus Diocese's Office for Vocations has created a special novena for the NCYC 2007.
Fundraising                                                                                                                                  How DO we begin the impossible task of fundraising for NCYC?  Follow the links below for helpful tips and successful youth fundraisers.
Fundraising Planning Tips Successful Fundraising Ideas for Youth Ministry
 
2007 Youth Ministry Resource Manual -  Discover Jesus Christ:  THE WAY
The 2007 Youth Ministry Resource Manual focuses on Jesus Christ.  Published by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, sessions in the manual are designed to help teens prepare for the 2007 NCYC and the national celebration of World Youth Day on October 28, 2007. 
Click here to order the 2007 Youth Ministry Resource Manual.

 

NCYC Prayer Service
The Center for Ministry Development has developed a prayer and reflection service to use with the youth and adults who will be attending the National Catholic Youth Conference. (The prayer service is part of the resources included on CMD's Youth Ministry Access site.)  This prayer may be used in conjunction with a community building or a meeting to plan for your NCYC experience with the participants from your parish or high school. 
Click here to download the prayer service as a PDF file. 
Click here to download the prayer service as a Word file.

2007 NCYC Patch
Created by the Diocese of Columbus Catholic Committee on Scouting, this 5-inch patch is a great way to promote NCYC.  Whether purchased for parish/diocesan group apparel or earned (discussion questions are available on the order form) by teens in youth-serving organizations such as Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, or Camp Fire USA, this patch is a great way to help young people prepare for the NCYC. 
Click here to order the 2007 NCYC Patch.

NCYC Newspaper Supplement
In November 2006, The Catholic Times, diocesan newspaper for the Diocese of Columbus, featured a special 12-page supplement about the National Catholic Youth Conference.  Included in the supplement is information on the keynote speakers, youth and adult testimonials and more. 
Click here to download the NCYC newspaper supplement.