In this episode of Connecting the Diocese, host Clint Berge interviews John Schmidt, Co-Director of Disciple Formation at St. Anne Parish in Wausau, Wisconsin. They discuss the significance of the upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in November 2025, an event that aims to inspire and deepen the faith of middle and high school youths. John provides an in-depth overview of his role, the importance of accompanying youth in their faith journeys, and the various activities and spiritual experiences that attendees can expect at NCYC. He emphasizes the long-term impact this conference can have on both participants and their local communities and shares stories of previous events that have touched lives profoundly. Learn how you can register your youth and the importance of preparing parish communities for the returned fervor of their young attendees.