Resource Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Samples of "It's Our World" Newsletter

History

The Holy Childhood Association (HCA) is a Pontifical Mission Society for children in kindergarten through grade eight. The HCA motto is “children helping children.” Started in 1843 by Bishop Charles de Forbin-Janson in France, the HCA helps school children to become missionaries to their brothers and sisters in missions located in 113 nations. The students are taught about different countries where children are in need and what life is like for them. The purpose of this society is to teach about the merits of sharing their love and faith in Jesus with these impoverished children through daily prayer, spiritual and financial sacrifices. HCA is a unique and special education program that encompasses spiritual formation and religious and social studies education. Please consider enlisting your classroom or school and join with children throughout the US and the world in this mission society serving children of the world.

Programs

Schools can choose to enroll in the Membership program, where the students learn about 3 countries through newsletters and education curriculum, and pledge to pray and sacrifice for children in these countries. Around the World is a geography/social studies program focusing on learning about nations of the world, and encouraging the students to offer sacrifice and spiritually adopt countries in need. The Advent and Lenten programs offer a simple way for the children to pray and sacrifice for all the children being served in missions around the world. The HCA’s mission is to teach students about sharing the Gospel, learning about how the political and geographical issues of countries throughout the world affect children and how to share, pray and make sacrifices for those truly in need.

Learn more about these HCA programs in the Resource Guide:
Advent * Lent * National Prayer Week * Extra Mile
HCA Around the World * MISSION Magazine * World Mission Rosary

Christmas Artwork Contest with a Winner from Baltimore

In this program children enter an artwork contest that illustrates scenes from the Nativity. 24 winners will be chosen and their artwork will be displayed on Christmas cards. The cards can be purchased and sold for $10.00 a box. Also the cards will appear on our website where children can use them as e-greetings.

On December 14, 2006, HCA contest winners and their families attended a special Mass in their honor at the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Monsignor John E. Kozar, national director was principal celebrant. From left to right are: Rachel Sangalli, Stephanie Hechter, Michael Pompili, Monsignor Kozar, Lorielle Moore, Tori Peters and Nick Bonfe.

In September we will announce a 2008 winner from Baltimore!