The Pontifical Mission Societies in Los Angeles

These resources have been made available for you to help promote World Mission Sunday at your Parish during October. Posters and envelopes have already been mailed to your parishes. Contact our office with any questions, at 213-637-7223 or missionoffice@la-archdiocese.org.

All forms are in Adobe PDF format (Download Adobe Reader)

Pope Francis’ Message for WMS (English)/ (Spanish)

Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday 2024 offers profound reflections on our shared call to bring the Gospel to all people. This inspiring resource is a wonderful way to deepen your parish’s understanding of the Church’s global mission and can be shared in many ways.

Consider reading excerpts during Mass, sharing the full message through your parish website, bulletin, or social media, and encouraging your community to reflect on its powerful themes. Let Pope Francis’ words guide your celebration and inspire your parish to embrace the call to mission!

Archbishop Jose Gomez’s Message for WMS (English)/ (Spanish)

As we prepare for World Mission Sunday, Archbishop Gomez’s letter provides thoughtful reflections that can help inspire and unite your parish in this important celebration.

We encourage you to share his message with your parishioners through your website, bulletin, social media, or any other platform. This is a wonderful way to promote the celebration and engage your community in the Church’s mission to bring the Good News to all corners of the world. Let his words guide your parish in celebrating this day with purpose and passion!

WMS Posters (English)/ (Spanish)

In celebration of World Mission Sunday, we are excited to offer vibrant, double-sided posters to help your parish engage in this universal mission. Each poster features English on one side and Spanish on the other, making it easy to share the message with your entire parish community.

These posters were mailed directly to parishes, so be sure to display them in prominent areas to raise awareness of this important day. For added convenience, digital versions of the posters are available below for you to print, share, or post online, helping you spread the mission far and wide.

Let these posters serve as a visual reminder of our shared call to bring the Good News of Christ to the world!

This homily helps is designed to support you in preparing a meaningful and mission-focused celebration at your parish. These resources provide insightful reflections, Scripture connections, and practical examples that align with the missionary theme of World Mission Sunday. Whether you are crafting your homily, leading a group reflection, or simply looking for inspiration, these tools will help you inspire your parish community to engage with the Church’s global mission.

Let our homily helps guide you in deepening your parish’s understanding of Christ’s call to serve all people, especially those in need of the Good News. Together, let’s bring the light of Christ to the world!

WMS Videos

Enhance your parish’s celebration of World Mission Sunday with our beautiful, short videos! These engaging visuals are a great way to bring the spirit of the global mission to life for your parish community. Whether shown on a projector screen during Mass or shared with groups before or after services, these videos offer a powerful reminder of our call to share the Gospel with the world.

Incorporate these videos into your WMS celebration to inspire and visually connect your community with the Church’s mission. They’re the perfect tool to complement your message and deepen participation on this special day.

WMS Graphics

Brighten your parish’s World Mission Sunday celebration with our vivid graphics! These eye-catching visuals are perfect for sharing on your parish’s social media, bulletin, or website, helping to spread the message of the Church’s global mission.

Share these graphics to engage your parish community and encourage deeper involvement in the celebration. Whether online or in print, they are a beautiful way to remind everyone of our shared call to bring Christ’s love to all corners of the world.