Missionary Childhood Association

Children Helping Children Around the World 
Children Praying for Children Around the World  

School Children in India Praying for the Missions

The Missionary Childhood Association was founded by Bishop Charles Forbin-Janson, in 1843. Pauline Jaricot suggested he ask children to help children around the world.

Today more than 174 years have past and MCA continues to depend solely on the prayers and donations of school age children to provide for the poor children in the mission countries. Through knowledge and motivation our young people respond generously and bring the gift of hope to their peers in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands and Latin America, by helping them to know Christ and experience His love and care.

The money is sent to missionaries to spread the Good News of Jesus and His love for the poor children in the mission countries. It is used to build schools, hospitals and orphanages, to develop water projects and to provide medical care, food, and clothing.

Collecting and donating money may be done at any time during the school year.  Please remember that all money collected in materials obtained from this office must be collected soley for MCA and must be sent to the Archdiocese Office. It is not to be used for any other charity.

To order classroom materials for missionary education, please visit the Missionary Education portal here or click the image to the right. 

Click here for instructions on how to access the portal.

The Mission Education Committee is a group of returned missionaries who visit the High Schools and share their mission stories and experiences. 

Missionaries are available to visit the schools or religious education programs and give a mission presentation. The presentation consists of slides, and a running commentary adapted to the age of the students, concerning a mission country they have served. 

The Principals/Directors of Religious Education are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for the students to learn that they too are missionaries and indeed do BRING THE GOOD NEWS TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.

Please be advised that there is not any fee requested for a Presentation.