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Missionary Childhood Association
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.
Download MCA resources by clicking here.
Descarge el material de MCA aqui.
Moderators, Teachers, Catechists, Parents we invite you to download the MCA May Lesson Plans and Activities. This month we highlight Mary, Mother of the Missions. We also invite you to begin a 'Novena for the children in the Missions' with all MCA students. Go to our #linkinbio to view and download this month's material.
Moderadores, maestros, catequistas y padres de familia, los invitamos a descargar las lecciones y actividades de mayo de MCA. Este mes, destacamos a María, Madre de las Misiones. También los invitamos a comenzar una "Novena por los niños de las Misiones" con todos los estudiantes de MCA. Visiten nuestro #linkinbio para ver y descargar el material de este mes.
#mca #catholiceducation #lesson #mary #missions #worldmissionrosary #tpmsusa #educacioncatolica #maria #leccion #misiones #rosariomisioneromundial
6 days ago
We thank the children of Christ the King Parish for praying the World Mission Rosary! As we begin the Month of May – month where we honor our Mother Mary, it was inspiring to see the MCA kids bring flowers and make an altar for her.
Agradecemos a los niños de la Parroquia Cristo Rey por rezar el Rosario de las Misiones Mundiales. Al comenzar mayo, mes en el que honramos a nuestra Madre María, fue inspirador ver a los niños de MCA traer flores y construir un altar para ella.
#worldmissionrosary #mcalosangeles #mca #religioused #monthofmary #tpmsusa #catholic
2 weeks ago
MCA will you join us in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Every 2nd Sunday of Easter we join all Catholics in celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday. We remember St. Faustina's visions and the messages she received by Jesus. Today we honor Jesus by remembering his love, devotion and mercy to us. Learn more about St. Faustina's vision, and what the Divine Mercy image means. Remember that today we are able to receive plenary indulgence for sins if we follow some important steps. Swipe to see how. 🙏
MCA, ¿te unes a rezar la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia con nosotros? Cada 2do domingo de Pascua, nos unimos a todos los católicos para celebrar el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. Recordamos las visiones de Santa Faustina y los mensajes recibidos por Jesús. Hoy honramos a Jesús recordando su amor, devoción y misericordia. Aprende más sobre la visión de Santa Faustina y el significado de la imagen de la Divina Misericordia. Recuerda que hoy podemos recibir la indulgencia plenaria por los pecados si seguimos algunos pasos importantes. Desliza para ver cómo. 🙏
#divinemercy #jesus #stfaustina #easter #lacatholics #catholicfaith #catholiceducation #mcalosangeles #mca #tpms #divinamisericordia #pascua #fecatolica
3 weeks ago
The children of the archdiocese are moved to generosity by the compassion and love for their brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we share a message from the students of @american_martyrs_school. We thank them for their donation and heartfelt message.
#easter #lacatholics #catholicfaith #catholiceducation #catholicedla #mcalosangeles #mca #tpms
3 weeks ago
Good Friday is the most solemn day of the year for Catholics. Today we remember Jesus’ suffering and death on the Cross – the greatest example of God's love for us. Here are some ideas you can do this Holy day. Share in the comments how you spend your Good Friday.
El Viernes Santo es el día más solemne del año para los católicos. Hoy recordamos el sufrimiento y la muerte de Jesús en la cruz – el cual es el mayor ejemplo de amor de Dios para nosotros. Aquí tienes algunas ideas para este día santo. Comparte en los comentarios cómo pasas tu Viernes Santo.
#holyweek #goodfriday #lent #catholickids #mcalosangeles #tpms #mca #lacatholics #religiouseducation #jesus #semanasanta #viernessanto #catolicosenlosangeles #educacionreligiosa
4 weeks ago
If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” (John 13:15) On Holy Thursday, Jesus not only establishes the concept of the Eucharist but he also shows us the importance of serving and being humble with others. Read today's verse John 13:1-15. What are some ways you can serve/help others?
Pues si yo, el Maestro, les he lavado los pies, ustedes también deben lavarse los pies unos a otros. Les he dado un ejemplo a seguir, para que hagan lo mismo que yo hice con ustedes (Juan 13:15). El Jueves Santo, Jesús no solo establece el concepto de la Eucaristía, sino que también nos muestra la importancia de servir y ser humildes con los demás. Lea el versículo de hoy, Juan 13:1-15. ¿De qué maneras puedes servir o ayudar a los demás?
#holyweek #lent #catholickids #jesus #disciples #lacatholics #tpms #religiouseducation #mcalosangeles #washingofthefeet #lastsupper #mca #lessonsbyjesus #semanasanta #cuaresma
4 weeks ago
Did you know that on the sixth day of the Novena, our Lord gave St. Faustina a special intention for little children?
MCA Los Angeles, the National Office invites us to pray with ALL MCA Members in the USA on Wednesday, April 23 at 8:30am (PT) virtually. This special chaplet will pray for the mercy of children living in the 5 regions of the World Mission Rosary.
Register today to join the Virtual Divine Mercy Chaplet. Registration link in our Link In Bio.
#mca #tpmsusa #missionaryfortheworld #divinemercy #prayer #missions
4 weeks ago
Are you still wondering what to do with your students or children this Easter? There is still time to download our Easter Paschal Candle activity! Learn more about the other symbols found in the Paschal Candle and its importance. Check our Link in Bio to download this activity.
¿Te preguntas qué hacer con tus alumnos o hijos esta Pascua? ¡Aún tienes tiempo para descargar nuestra actividad del Cirio Pascual! Aprende más sobre los demás símbolos del Cirio Pascual y su importancia. Consulta el enlace en la biografía para descargar esta actividad.
#holyweek #easter #heisrisen #catholickids #mcalosangeles #tpms #mca #lacatholics #religiouseducation #jesus #paschalcandle #semanasanta #pascua #educacionreligiosa #ciriopascual
4 weeks ago
Today we celebrate Jesus' triumph entry into Jerusalem. We unite in prayer with our MCA brothers and sisters – may we always be ready to receive Jesus with palms, prayers and chants of "Hosanna!"
#PalmSunday #mcalosangeles #catholic #holyweek #catholickids #lacatholics
1 month ago