The Missionary Childhood Association expresses their missionary commitment by offering their prayers, personal sacrifices and financial support for the work of the Church in the missions. It aims to instill the Universal Missionary spirit of prayer and sacrifice among our Catholic schools and parishes' CCD. Its mission according to the mandate is to educate U.S children about the lives of their brothers and sisters in developing countries and to encourage participation in programs that raise funds for young people in need that is why it is also called "Children Helping Children". Mission is not to be confused with charity, as commendable and important as the latter is, mission is Evangelization, global outreach and changing lives of others through Jesus' teachings.
Materials from the Diocesan Mission Office assist educators in teaching children about the realities of the developing world through stories, activities and prayers. Principals, teachers and catechists are encouraged to use whatever MCA resources are available that best fit into their school or parish.
To learn more about MCA programs or place an order for materials, please visit:
www.MCAKids.org
New to teaching about mission
Download Mission Education Guidelines for teachers and catechists at: www.onefamilyinmission.org
Missionary visits in schools offer the opportunity to hear personal witness from missionaries who have served in various countries. Students are challenged to fulfill their baptismal call to mission by invigorating their mission identity, learning about global trends in mission and offering prayerful and sacrificial support.
Request for a missionary visit in school and parishes are gladly arranged when requested