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Founded in 1843, the Missionary Childhood Association (formerly Holy Childhood Association) is an international organization whose membership is made up of students in Catholic elementary schools and religious education programs. Msgr. Charles de Forbin Janson, a French bishop, was inspired by Pauline Jaricot’s initiative to help missionaries through the Pontifical Society of the Propagation of the Faith. He sought to involve the children in France founding the society and asking them to help children in China through prayer and donations. Today, it is an organization dedicated to fostering children’s awareness of the missionary nature of the Church. With children in more than 130 countries participating the motto of the association has been updated to say: children evangelizing, children praying for the children, children helping children worldwide.
The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) program exists to be of service to schools and religious education programs in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles by fostering in children a missionary spirit and leadership, that motivates them to share their faith and material goods, with other children who are most in need. Through our material and resources, we seek to foster a missionary vocation in children so they may take part in the life of the church as missionary disciples.
Authorized by the Vatican, and in collaboration with the U.S. Bishops, MCA distributes educational and fund-raising programs to schools and religious education programs throughout the United States. It is sometimes known as the Pontifical Association of the Missionary Childhood because it is sponsored in a special way by the Pope. It is the official agency of the Holy Father for the distribution of the fundraising proceeds realized through the efforts of children for their underprivileged brothers and sisters in Third World situations.
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MCA we continue our countdown to this year's MCA Youth Appreciation Mass. We are now 3 months away! Mark your calendars & join us on October 15, 2025 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels. Let's remember 3 past Christmas Artwork National Finalists! Learn more about this content and see past entries at the #linkinbio
MCA seguimos con la cuenta regresiva para la Misa de Agradecimiento a la Juventud de MCA este año. ¡Ya faltan 3 meses! Anoten en sus calendarios y únanse a nosotros el 15 de octubre de 2025 en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles. ¡Recordemos a 3 finalistas nacionales de las obras de arte Navideñas! Aprende más sobre este concurso y mira más dibujos de los niños usando el #enlaceenelbio
#youthappreciation #catholicshools #lacatholics #youngmissionaries #kidsartwork #mca #tpms #agradecimientojuvenil #escuelascatólicas #católicosla #jóvenesmisioneros #obrasdearteparaniños
5 days ago
In today's #ScriptureSunday we take a passage from Colossians 1:15-20 remembering the power of God. In Christ, we see the invisible made visible — the fullness of God’s love and glory. For everything was made through Him. Find today's readings in our #linkinbio. #ChristTheCreator #Colossians #CatholicFaith #AllThingsThroughHim #Catholics #TPMS #MCA #OrdinaryTime
En el #DomingoDeLasEscrituras de hoy, tomamos un pasaje de Colosenses 1:15-20 para recordar el poder de Dios. En Cristo, vemos lo invisible hecho visible – la plenitud del amor y la gloria de Dios. Porque todo fue creado por medio de Él. Encuentra las lecturas de hoy en el #enlacedelbio. #CristoElCreador #Colosenses #FeCatólica #TodoPorÉl #Católicos #TiempoOrdinario
7 days ago
🕊️ Feast of St. Veronica 🕊️
St. Veronica, was a compassionate woman who stepped forward during Christ’s Passion to wipe His face with her veil — and in return, His holy image was miraculously imprinted on the cloth. 🩵🕊️ Her actions remind us that no act is too small to show love and courage that can last a lifetime.
🕊️ Fiesta de Santa Verónica 🕊️
Santa Verónica fue una mujer compasiva que se acercó durante la Pasión de Cristo para limpiar su rostro con su velo, y a cambio, Su santa imagen quedó impresa milagrosamente en el lienzo. 🩵🕊️ Sus acciones nos recuerdan que ningún acto es demasiado pequeño para demostrar amor y valentía – que pueden durar toda la vida.
#StVeronica #StationsOfTheCross #SaintSaturday #HolyWomen #FaceOfChrist #TPMS #MCA #SaintsoftheChurch #SábadoDeSantos #SantaVerónica #Viacrucis #MujeresSantas #RostroDeCristo #SantosDeLaIglesia
1 week ago
Jesus picked 72 followers and sent them out in pairs to spread His message. He told them: 🌾 “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.”
🏡 “Bring peace to every home.” 🩺 “Heal the sick.” 📣 And say: “The Kingdom of God is near you!” Jesus reminds us to be brave and share His love everywhere we go! 💛🌍
Jesús escogió a 72 seguidores y los envió en pares s a difundir su mensaje. Les dijo: 🌾 «La mies es mucha, pero los obreros son pocos».
🏡 «Lleven paz a cada hogar». 🩺 «Sanen a los enfermos». 📣 Y digan: «¡El Reino de Dios está cerca de ustedes!». ¡Jesús nos recuerda que debemos ser valientes y compartir su amor dondequiera que vayamos! 💛🌍
#ScriptureSunday #BibleForKids #Catholic #JesusSendsThe72 #mca #KingdomOfGod #tpms #SmallMissionaries
2 weeks ago
🎉 Saint of the Day: St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria! 🕊️
👋 Did you know that St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria was a nice priest who loved helping others grow closer to Jesus?
💡Fun Fact: He helped bring back the practice of adoring Jesus in the Eucharist—spending quiet time with Jesus in prayer! 🕯️
🙏 Let’s ask St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria to help us be brave!
🎉 Santo del día: ¡San Antonio María Zaccaría! 🕊️
👋 ¿Sabías que San Antonio María Zaccaría era un buen sacerdote y amaba ayudar a otros a acercarse a Jesús?
💡 Dato curioso: Ayudó a recuperar la práctica de adorar a Jesús en la Eucaristía – ¡pasar un tiempo tranquilo con Jesús en oración! 🕯️
🙏 ¡Pidamos a San Antonio María Zaccaría que nos ayude a ser valientes!
#SaintOfTheDay #StAnthonyZaccaria #CatholicKids #FaithHeroes #tpms #mca #catholics #missions #SaintSaturday #SabadoDeSantos #HeroesDeLaFe
2 weeks ago
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul honors the two pillars of the Church—St. Peter, the steadfast rock, and St. Paul, the fearless missionary. In today's #ScriptureSunday we highlight 📖 “I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7. May their courage and faith inspire us to always follow Christ with confidence and love! ❤️✝️ Read today's scriptures here https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062925-Mass.cfm
La Solemnidad de los Santos Pedro y Pablo honra a los dos pilares de la Iglesia: San Pedro, la roca firme, y San Pablo, el misionero intrépido. En el #DomingoDeLasEscrituras de hoy, destacamos: 📖 «He competido bien; he terminado la carrera; he mantenido la fe». — 2 Timoteo 4:7. ¡Que su valentía y fe nos inspiren a seguir siempre a Cristo con confianza y amor! ❤️✝️
#SaintsPeterAndPaul #KeepTheFaith #CatholicSaints #Apostles #MartyrsOfTheFaith #tpms #mca #missions #catholics #SantosPedroYPablo #MantengamosLaFe #SantosCatólicos #Apóstoles #MártiresDeLaFe
3 weeks ago
This #SaintsSaturday is special because we celebrate St. Irenaeus – a friend of the truth! Although he lived a long time ago, his teachings continue to teach us about the truth of Jesus. He once famously said ““The glory of God is a person fully alive!” Today let’s remember to find joy in our lives – to make God happy! 🕊️ Este #SabadoDeSantos es especial porque celebramos a San Ireneo, ¡un amigo de la verdad! Aunque vivió hace mucho tiempo, sus enseñanzas todavía nos ayudan a conocer la verdad de Jesús. Una vez dijo algo muy bonito: “La gloria de Dios es la persona plenamente viva.” Hoy recordemos encontrar alegría en nuestras vidas… ¡para hacer feliz a Dios! 🕊️
#StIrenaeus #mca #CatholicKids #FeastDayFun #FaithHeroes #tpms #saints #missions #SanIreneo #NiñosCatólicos #FiestaDeSantos #HéroesDeLaFe #santos #misiones
3 weeks ago
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi, also (Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) is a significant celebration in our liturgical calendar. It honors the Eucharist – sacrament through which Jesus Christ gives Himself spiritually to us. Read today's scriptures here https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062225.cfm
La Solemnidad del Corpus Christi (Fiesta del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo) es una celebración significativa en nuestro calendario litúrgico. Honra la Eucaristía, sacramento mediante el cual Jesucristo se nos entrega espiritualmente.
#scripturesunday #tpms #mca #corpuschristi #eucharist #jesus #missions #catholics
4 weeks ago
St. Aloysius Gonzaga is the patron saint of the youth! In today’s #SaintsSaturday we remember St. Aloysius Gonzaga was going to be the heir Marquis but renounced and showed us that holiness has no age limit. 🕊️ Patron of youth, pray for us!
¡San Luis Gonzaga es el santo patrono de la juventud! En el #SábadoDeSantos de hoy recordamos que San Luis Gonzaga iba a ser el heredero del Marqués, pero renunció y nos demostró que la santidad no tiene edad. 🕊️ ¡Patrono de la juventud, ruega por nosotros!
#SaintSaturday #mca #tpms #catholics #saints #youth #staloysius #religiouseducation #sabadosdesantos #santos #educacionreligiosa #juventud #catolicos
4 weeks ago