Greetings from the Missionary Childhood Association
As all of you begin a new school and religious education year, we thank God for the gift of new beginnings. May this year be filled with learning, faith, friendship, and joyful encounters with Christ. We pray that students, families, teachers, catechists, and staff are blessed with wisdom, patience, and enthusiasm as they grow together in knowledge and faith. Have a wonderful and grace-filled year!
MCA Welcome Packets
We would like partner once again with you to help instill in our young church a vibrant missionary spirit. In the welcome packet mailed to all Elementary Catholic Schools you will find resources to help you motivate the children to be more missionary minded. Make sure to review its content which includes:
You can also view the welcome packet online. Click on the link below.
MCA Forms
Material Order Form, RSVP to MCA Mass, Artwork Contest Form, Missionary Speaker request form and Mission Moderator Form
MCA Resources
Prayer card, bookmark, Little Way Giving Day, Mission Month Awareness, World Mission Rosary Resources
MCA Materials
Monthly Calendar, Lesson plans that are mission minded
You can also view the welcome packet online. Click on the link below.
Join us for the Mission Moderator Meeting
Come and meet fellow mission moderators. You'll have the chance to win a free bus for your school to attend the MCA Mass or free In-N-Out lunches for the MCA Mass or receive world mission rosaries for your school. We will also share resources to celebrate Fulton Sheen Beatification.
ACC Building
4311 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
10am - 12pm (Lunch will be provided)
10am - 12pm (Lunch will be provided)
Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen and Virtual World Mission Rosary
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was the National Director for the Pontifical Mission Societies for the USA from 1950 to 1966. To celebrate his upcoming beatification on September 24, 2026. Out National Office will be hosting a virtual rosary in the days leading up to the celebration. If your school is interested in leading a decade you can sign up by visiting our website.
Msg. Brouwers Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest 2026
We are once again collaborating with the Lay Mission Helpers Missionary Group promote the essay contest sponsored by their office. Please encourage your student's participation.
If you have questions, please reach out to
Magdalena Arellano
(213) 637-7416
marellano@la-arhcdiocese.org
Magdalena Arellano
(213) 637-7416
marellano@la-arhcdiocese.org