New York Catholic Youth Day

NYCYD is an annual gathering of young people from across the Archdiocese of New York to celebrate our Catholic faith through prayer, music, talks, breakout sessions, and community. It is organized by the Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York. There are two days (High School on Saturday and Middle School on Sunday. This year’s NYCYD is part of the global Jubilee Year, with the theme: “Taking Action as Pilgrims of Hope.”

High School Day (Grades 9–12): Saturday, September 27, 2025

Middle School Day (Grades 6–8): Sunday, September 28, 2025

Location: St. Joseph’s Seminary & College, 201 Seminary Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704

High School Day: Open to students in grades 9–12.

Middle School Day: Open to students in grades 6–8.

Registration Options:

Teens must register through their parish or school group.

Only parish and school groups can attend youth day. Please contact your local parish or school group to find out how you can join them. 

The 2025 theme is “Taking Action as Pilgrims of Hope”, inspired by the Jubilee Year of Hope. Teens will be invited to encounter God’s mercy, grow in hope, and take action in their lives of faith. Key moments of the day include:

• Talk #1 – “God’s Mercy and the Hope of Confession”
• Breakout Workshops:
  • Hope in Love & Relationships
  • Hope in Mental Health
  • Hope in Healing from the Past
  • Hope in Reading the Bible
• Talk #2 – “Agents of Christ’s Hope in the World”
• Eucharistic Adoration with the Holy Rosary
• Commissioning & Sending with the Holy Spirit

High School Day (Sept. 27): 

• Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Middle School Day (Sept. 28): 

• Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Joseph Espaillat

Confession: 

• Confession stations will open at 10:30 AM and remain available all day near the main tent

The day is designed as a joyful pilgrimage experience with:

• Registration and parish check-in (8:30 AM)
• High-energy kickoff and theme introduction (9:30 AM)
• Keynote talks, breakout sessions, and faith-based workshops
• Celebration of Holy Mass
• Sacrament of Confession available all day
• Lunch
• Outdoor games and community-building activities
• Eucharistic Adoration with the Holy Rosary
• Final Commissioning & Sending with the Holy Spirit
• Dismissal at 5:30 PM

High School New York Catholic Youth Day

• September 27th Youth Participant Consent Form English | Spanish
• September 27th Adult Participant Consent Form English | Spanish

Middle School New York Catholic Youth Day

• September 28th Adult Participant Consent Form English | Spanish
• September 28th Youth Participant Consent Form English | Spanish

Forms for Both Days

• Code of Conduct (for parish use and retention) English | Spanish

Group leaders register online on behalf of their parish/school.

Registration is open and closes on September 19, 2025.

Yes. Registration Fee: $45 (register before September 23, 2025)

The registration fee includes lunch, activities, and an event T-shirt.

No. Each day is specifically designed for its age group, with workshops and discussions geared toward that developmental level. Teens can only attend on the day appropriate to their grade level.

• Comfortable shoes for walking across campus
• Weather-appropriate clothing (portions of the event are outdoors)
• A reusable water bottle
• An open heart ready to encounter Christ

• Buses should drop off and park as directed by volunteers.
• Free on-site parking is available for cars.

Shuttle service from Woodlawn train station in the Bronx (4 train line) will be available at 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:30 AM, with return shuttles at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. Register for a shuttle here.

Absolutely! Volunteers are an essential part of NY Catholic Youth Day. If you’re interested, apply here. Adult volunteers must comply with Archdiocesan Safe Environment policies, which include completing: 

• Background check form I Spanish
• Online Safer Spaces training
  • If you have not completed this training before, you can create a free account (it takes 45 minutes to complete the online training). 

The completed background check and Safe Environment online certificate of completion must be submitted to your local church/parish.

Priests are warmly invited to participate in NYCYD by:

• Hearing Confessions
• Concelebrating Holy Mass

To register, please fill out the following form:

Clergy Registration Form

Vendors who wish to set up a table or provide services/resources for youth ministry are welcome.

Vendor Application Form

Vendors who wish to set up a table or provide services/resources for youth ministry are welcome. If you would like to assist us as a sponsor, please complete the following form:

Sponsor Form

Please contact the Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York at Michelle.Granda@archny.org.