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DCYC Discipleship Crew

- Discipleship (C)hrist-centered (R)enewed (E)ucharistic (W)itnesses is a team of youth who seek to draw others to Christ through their service, faith, and witness at the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC). The Discipleship CREW experience may include serving on stage, in workshops, hospitality roles, and in various ways as needed throughout the weekend. Sophomores through seniors who have attended DCYC in the past are eligible to apply to serve on the Discipleship CREW. In addition to more information, applications are found below.
  DCYC General Information DCYC CREW Application
- Discipleship CREW FAQs
  Who is eligible to serve on the Discipleship CREW?
  Discipleship CREW members must meet the following criteria:
  Be a practicing Catholic and active member of their local parish.
  Be a witness of your Catholic faith in your personal life as well as publicly and on social media.
  Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school.
  Have attended DCYC in-person previously as a high school student.
  Be willing and able to participate in all training as outlined below. (Please do not apply if unavailable on the dates below).
  Be willing to speak or act on stage.
  If 18 years of age by DCYC, compliance with Ethics and Integrity in Ministry is expected by December 31, 2025.
  
  What is the time commitment for serving on Discipleship CREW?
  Discipleship CREW members are required to attend all scheduled planning meetings and workshops before DCYC, as well as attend the entirety of DCYC. Discipleship CREW members will arrive in Waco for DCYC on the evening of Thursday, January 29, 2026. In addition, you may be asked to work on programming components (memorization, practice, etc.) outside of these scheduled events. Attendance at these events in their entirety is mandatory, so please mark these dates on your calendar if you feel called to apply.
  
  Discipleship CREW Important Dates: (dates subject to change)
  Workshop #1: Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (in-person, Saint John Vianney, Round Rock)
  Workshop #2: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (in-person, location TBD)
  Virtual Touch-Base: January 3, 2026 (Time TBD)
  Workshop #3: Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (in-person, Saint Anthony Marie de Claret, Kyle)
  DCYC: Thursday (evening), January 29 - Sunday, February 1, 2026 (Waco, TX)
  
  Will I get to spend time with my parish group at DCYC?
  The Discipleship CREW is an important piece of the larger DCYC Committee that plans and executes the conference each year. As a member of the Discipleship CREW, you are expected to serve and assist with behind-the-scenes and on-stage elements throughout the conference. We will have a very full and exciting schedule, so please count on spending the majority of the time at DCYC with your fellow Discipleship CREW members. However, during designated free times, you are welcome to meet up with your parish group at the convention center if they are available.
  
  What do I need to know about accommodations and travel for DCYC?
  Members of the Discipleship CREW will have their hotel accommodations taken care of by the DCYC Committee from Thursday - Sunday. A block of rooms will be reserved for Discipleship CREW members to share - your parish group will not need to make your hotel accommodations.
  
  Discipleship CREW members are expected to coordinate their travel to Waco on the evening of Thursday, January 29, 2026; dinner will be available for those arriving before 7 p.m. At the conclusion of the conference, Discipleship CREW members are welcome to travel back home with their parish groups or by other means. Staff must be notified ahead of time of the crew member's Sunday travel plans.
  
  Do I need to register for DCYC if I'm selected to join the Discipleship CREW?
  Acceptance to the 2026 Discipleship CREW ensures your registration for the conference. You will not need to register for DCYC through your parish. However, Discipleship CREW members are expected to pay the standard $90 registration fee for the conference. Registration fees will be collected at the in-person workshops before DCYC or you may also pay by credit card here.
  
  What if I have more questions?
  If you have any more questions about Discipleship CREW, you can please contact Jennifer Kodysz.
- Discipleship CREW Expectations
  CREW members are expected to:
  Attend all in-person and virtual meetings (as stated above)
  Contribute to the development of on and off-stage content
  Meet communicated deadlines for submitting materials
  Follow the rules for behavior during workshops and at DCYC
  Fully participate during workshops, both in-person and virtually. This includes leaving cameras on and participating during virtual meetings
- Discipleship CREW Application Process
  After reading the FAQs and Expectations above, fill out the form below to apply for the 2026 DCYC Discipleship CREW. Applications will be open through September 30, 2025. You can expect to hear back within two weeks of the application closing. Final selections will be made and all applicants notified of their status by October 15, 2025.
  The applications are an important way to learn more about you! Make sure to answer questions thoroughly and with as much detail as possible. Please also make sure that your answers are clearly understood.
DCYC Discipleship Crew Application
- 2026 DCYC Discipleship CREW Application Open August 20, 2025.
- The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. Please contact [email protected].
  
  Contact Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Address Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Parent/Guardian Name: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Parent/Guardian Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Parent/Guardian Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Personal Information
  
  Current High School Grade Level (2025-2026): REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Age at time of DCYC 2026? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of the Parish You Attend: REQUIRED
  Please select your parish name from the following list. Please note that registrations are open only to those parishes within the Diocese of Austin
  Please fill out this field.
  
  Youth Minister Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Youth Minister Email Please enter an email address.
  
  T-Shirt Size REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What are you most interested in helping with? REQUIRED
  Please select all that apply
  Stage: prayers, games, intros, etc. Offstage: workshops, hospitality, helping wherever needed Developing content (for on and off stage) Giving an onstage testimony Please fill out this field.
  
  I have reviewed the following : REQUIRED
  Please select all that apply; all FAQs/Application Info can be found at the top of the page
  Discipleship CREW FAQs Discipleship CREW Expectations Discipleship CREW Application Process CREW Meeting Dates | Nov. 1, 2025 | Dec. 13 , 2025 | Jan. 3, 2026| Jan 17, 2026 Please fill out this field.
  
  All CREW members are expected to attend ALL meetings, both virtual and in-person, unless arrangements are made prior with CREW Leaders.
  
  Narratives
  
  Remember, this is really the only way we get to know you before making our decision. Be sure to give us a good idea of who you are in your answers. Please fill out answers as clearly and thoroughly as possible.
  
  Why do you want to serve on the Discipleship CREW? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What does discipleship mean to you and what do you understand the role of the Discipleship CREW to be? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What unique gifts and talents can you bring to the Discipleship CREW? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  In what leadership roles have you previously served? REQUIRED
  Please list the title and brief summary of responsibilities
  Please fill out this field.
  
  Is there anything else you want us to know about you?
  
  Agreements
  
  By checking the box below you agree that you meet the eligibility requirements for serving on the Discipleship CREW and are aware of the commitment required to serve as a member of this group. REQUIRED
  See FAQs above for eligibility requirements.
  I agree Please fill out this field.
  
  Submit

DCYC Discipleship Crew

Who is eligible to serve on the Discipleship CREW?

What is the time commitment for serving on Discipleship CREW?

Will I get to spend time with my parish group at DCYC?

What do I need to know about accommodations and travel for DCYC?

Do I need to register for DCYC if I'm selected to join the Discipleship CREW?

What if I have more questions?

CREW members are expected to: