Ignite 2026

H.S. youth (grades 9-12) encounter Jesus’ powerful Gospel through talks, worship & Sacraments - hosted by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
About this Event

In partnership with EQ Saints and Declan Weir Productions, who bring you NCYC and Holy Fire, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is hosting Ignite, a one day high school event. The goal of the day is to create a space for teens to encounter the love of Christ and the personal reality of our faith. Through talks by dynamic speakers, witness by peers, inspirational praise and worship, and rich experiences of the Sacraments, as well as Mass with Archbishop Thompson, Ignite helps young people feel seen, welcomed, and invited into a life changing commitment to Christ.

Ignite Start/End Times

11:00 a.m. Doors Open (for Registration)

12:00 p.m. Ignite Officially Begins

7:00 p.m. Ignite Officially Ends

Ticket Information (All Seats General Admission):

• Early Bird Pricing - $65 (available until Sep 20, 2026 - 11:59 p.m.)
• Regular Pricing - $75 (available Sep 21, 2026 through November 1, 2026 - 11:59 p.m.)
• Early Bird Pricing with Dinner - $77 (available until Sep 20, 2026 - 11:59 p.m.)
• Regular Pricing with Dinner - $87 (available Sep 21, 2026 through November 1, 2026 - 11:59 p.m.)
• Be sure to select the applicable ticket category.
• All ticket purchases are Non-Refundable.
• To purchase a dinner, all you need to do is "add" it to your ticket order.
• Dinner add-ons may not be purchased after November 8th, 2026 in order to allow proper notice to our caterers.
• Late Pricing - $85 (available November 2, 2026 through November 15, 2026 - 11:59 p.m.)

If ticket prices will impede your ability to attend Ignite, there are some scholarships available. Please reach out to Avery Shewmaker at [email protected] for more information.

Archdiocese of Indianapolis Group Leaders Note: Archdiocese of Indianapolis groups will be assessed for tickets and dinner orders after the event through the Archdiocesan Catholic Center. (No upfront payment required.)

Outside Diocese Group Leaders Note: A processing fee applies when paying by card. To avoid this fee, group leaders should contact the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Youth Ministry for a special registration code and payment instructions.

Dinner & Registration Overview

Dinner Option*: Pre-purchasing dinner guarantees your group will have a meal onsite. Group leaders will receive a dinner selection form via email closer to the event. Participants with significant food allergies should plan to bring their own meal.

Available dinner options include turkey sandwiches, ham sandwiches, and salad (gluten-free), and a vegetarian sandwich option. We are able to accommodate those who are gluten-free and vegetarian, but any participants with alternative dietary restrictions will need to bring their own dinner.

The deadline to place dinner orders is November 8, 2026. All group leaders purchasing a dinner add-on will need to fill out the dinner order form by the end of this day. Dinner order forms will be sent out closer to the event.

*Note: Groups and Participants can bring their own dinners.

Registration Deadlines:

• Ticket sales end November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• November 8, 2026 is the final deadline to complete the Permission Click release form for each participant and submit Safe Environment Forms for your adults. Please note that adding tickets after this date will require a 48-hour turnaround time to complete Permission Click release forms and submit Safe Environment forms.

Group Registration Requirements:

• A group leader must purchase tickets through Eventbrite.
• A completed release form is required for every youth and adult attendee (submitted via Permission Click).
• All adult participants (as part of a registering diocese or parish group) must be Safe Environment cleared.
• Each group must maintain a 1:8 adult-to-youth ratio to attend. Groups with 8 or less students must have a minimum of 2 adult chaperones.

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Fees & Payment Options

Group Ticket Purchase Instructions

Release Forms and Registration

Safe Environment Clearance

If you have questions please contact Rachel Gilman, [email protected] or 317-456-7076.