Early Bird Deadline Set For DCYC 2023

February 11, 2023

Amarillo—Friday, Feb. 17 is the early bird deadline for the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC), scheduled Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30 at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 South Buchanan, according to Diocesan Youth Director Oscar Guzman.

The theme of this year’s conference for students in seventh through twelfth grades is Be Still—Let Go, Let God, based on Psalm 46:10.

“It is time to come together in the panhandle to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ as the young church,” said Guzman. “Get ready for an awesome time with God in fellowship with other youth, music, motivational keynotes, workshops, Eucharistic Liturgy with Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, a powerful time of Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration, and, of course, a good time at Wonderland Park.”

Those wishing to participate at DCYC 2023, Guzman suggests that youth talk with their parish youth ministry leader or pastor. Early bird registration is $45 per person and registration must be postmarked by Feb. 17.

Guzman reminds youth and adults about the Youth Code of Conduct, which will be enforced during the DCYC.

“The Youth Code of Conduct details the specific expectations of youth during the DCYC and it is to be reinforced by chaperones,” he said. “The Code of Conduct will help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. All sponsors and chaperones have the right to enforce the rules and regulations for the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference.”

In addition to Bishop Zurek, also scheduled to speak at DCYC 2023 are Capuchin Brother Vince Mary 'Vinny' Carrasco, a native of Hereford; Catholic hip hop artist Carlos Zamora; Catholic magician Giancarlo Bernini; Annie Struckoff; Carla Struckoff; and, Karl Zimmerman.

For more information about DCYC 2023, please contact Guzman at 806-383-2243, ext. 118 or via email, [email protected]. Additional details can also be found on the diocesan website, amarillodiocese.org, under the Youth Ministry tab.