Authorized by the Vatican, and in collaboration with the U.S. Bishops, the Missionary Childhood Association inspires a missionary spirit in children throughout the world. The Association provides educational resources and fundraising materials for schools and religious education programs so that children can learn, pray, sacrifice, and support young people in the developing world who are most in need.

Materials are coming soon!

Christmas Art Contest

Children grades K-8 are invited to participate in a Christmas Art Contest. 

Twenty-two winners will be selected in this national competition, as well as two grand-prize winners whose artwork will be the official National Christmas card of the Pontifical Mission Societies. Contest winners will be notified in late spring 2025 and announced to Catholic media in fall 2025. All winners receive a commemorative plaque, and will be celebrated at an event in December 2025.