NCYC’s Long Beach return asks Catholic youth to seek ‘the way’
With the final blessing of the final Mass now completed, thousands of young people took one last chance to rush the stage and rock out to a few songs to conclude the 2024 National Catholic Youth Conference in Long Beach.
Music pulsating and lights flashing, the young dancers jumped up and down, threw their hands into the air, batted around a few beach balls and shout-sang the remaining lyrics loud enough for God to hear them.
The night capped three busy days of youthful energy filled with music, interactive exhibits, and guest speakers balanced by more reflective moments such as adoration, Stations of the Cross and prayer sessions.