MCA is one of the Pontifical Mission Societies and focuses on the principle of "children helping children" through learning, praying, and sharing with kids around the world.
"Missionary Childhood or Holy Childhood celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1993. Today there are millions of "little missionaries" distributed throughout parishes, schools, and movements of the five continents.
Concretely, the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood proposes to:
In order to achieve its objectives, Missionary Childhood lends two services to children: the first and principal one is missionary education; the second is missionary cooperation with the neediest children and the missions of the whole world." (PONTIFICIUM OPUS A SANCTA INFANTIA, www.vatican.va)
Lessons for children about a saint or saints of the month who exemplify a deep relationship with God and the ability to share it with others.
These lesson plans give a brief overview of a mission country and the work that missionaries accomplish with your students’ help.
Students are invited to pray for their sisters and brothers in the missions. These short prayer services can be used in a classroom setting, at home, or in large groups.
A calendar of the month with suggested prompts of when to use the lesson plans, prayer services, activities, and prompts to pray the World Mission Rosary.
Scripturally inspired by Jesus' parable of the "Widow's Mite" the Mite Box Program is designed to encourage young people to give from their hearts.
Participate in a national effort to support the Pope's Missions through the Missionary Childhood Association in honor of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, patron of the missions.
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