Child and Youth Education
In 1843, French Bishop Charles de Forbin-Janson saw that children could play their part in the Church’s mission and even stir adults to this same missionary spirit. Originally, Bishop Charles asked the children of France to help children in the missions of North America and China. He asked them to pray a Hail Mary every day and donate a penny each month. Their motto was, “Children Helping Children.”
There are four necessary aspects of participation in the mission of the universal Church. The Mission Office encourages mission educators to include each one in their formation.
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Pray: Pope Francis calls prayer “the soul of all missionary activity” and so prayer for the Church, all our sisters and brothers in faith, is essential.
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Learn: Young people must learn about our worldwide Church, which means learning more about children and families around the world. It also means reflecting on what Scriptures and the Church teach us about Christ’s mission.
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Proclaim: A member of MCA also proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ in actions and in words. This means sharing the love of God and following the example of Jesus every day.
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Act: Being a member of MCA also means getting involved in works of Christian charity and solidarity. This may mean practical projects to care for the universal Church or acts of stewardship in support of the work of missionaries around the world.
Contact us if you would like to join MCA.
All resources listed below are available to be requested through the MCA Order Form. Send the form by email, fax or regular mail. You may direct all questions and concerns regarding MCA to Ms. Megan Mio. More resources and ideas will be available soon.
- MCA - A History of Helping (link)
- MCA Poster
- MCA Prayer Card
- MCA Collection Box
- World Mission Rosary Poster
- World Mission Rosary DVD and Discussion Guide (limited quantities)
- World Mission Rosary Brochure (English | Spanish) (order rosaries here)
- General use rosaries
- My MCA Offering Activity (English/Spanish)
- Litany of Missionary Saints (link)
- Letanía de Santos Misioneros (link)
- Advent/Christmas Calendar (English/Spanish/Polish)
- Season of Advent Prayers for Each Week (English | Spanish)
- Epiphany House Blessing (English | Spanish)
- 2020-2021 MCA National Christmas Artwork Contest (Guidelines & Entry Form)