ADVENT/CHRISTMAS
ADVIENTO/NAVIDAD
The season of Advent is a wonderful opportunity to engage young people in their call to missionary discipleship, seeking their prayers, actions and monetary sacrifices for their brothers and sisters around the world. These resources are designed to love beyond the classroom, engaging families who by virtue of their baptism share in the triple mission of Christ: priest, prophet, and king.
El tiempo de Adviento es una maravillosa oportunidad para comprometer a los jóvenes en su llamado a ser discípulos misioneros a través de sus oraciones, acciones y sacrificios monetarios en beneficio de sus hermanos de todo el mundo. Estos recursos están diseñados para hacer que nuestra capacidad de amar trascienda los límites de las aulas, comprometiendo a las familias que, en virtud de su bautismo, comparten la triple misión de Cristo: sacerdote, profeta y rey.
Activities / Lessons
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for January 2023)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for December 2022, includes focus on Advent, Christmas and the New Year)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for November 2022)
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Advent Lesson (Saint Nicolas), K-2
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Advent Lesson (St. Francis Xavier), 3-5
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Advent Lesson (St. Juan Diego), 6-8
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Advent Activities
(Grades K-8)
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Advent Family Activity
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Family Advent and Christmas Activities
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Epiphany Lesson
(Grades K-2)
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Epiphany Lesson
(Grades 3-5
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Epiphany Lesson
(Grades 6-8)
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Manger Craft Activity
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Advent Scavenger Hunt Activity
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MCA Advent Calendar 2022 (Boston)
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December 2022 MCA Calendar (Boston)
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Angels Watching Over Me (Boston)
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Saint of the Month 2022, K-4 (Boston)
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Saint of the Month 2022, 5-8 (Boston)
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MCA-India, K-4 (Boston)
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MCA-India, 5-8 (Boston)
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Origami Sailboat Instruction (Boston)
Prayer
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Advent Family Prayer Service
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Epiphany Blessing of Homes
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Prepare for Advent Prayer Service: Bringing Jesus to the Nations
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World Mission Rosary video (Grades K-8)
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World Mission Rosary video (Grades 9-12)
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World Mission Rosary pamphlet (Grades K-8)
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Advent Prayer Service
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MCA Advent Wreath Prayers (Boston)
Saints / Witnesses
Lent/Easter
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, this year March 2. Lent is a time for special prayer, fasting and abstinence in preparation for the great Easter celebration. It is a very special time to journey with young people as they deepen their love and commitment for Our Lord. Here are some resources for you to view, download and share with the young Church, enhancing their observance of Lent among young people, particularly as they remember in prayer and offer Lenten sacrifices for their brothers and sisters in the Pope's missions
La Cuaresma comienza el Miércoles de Ceniza, este año el 2 de marzo. La Cuaresma es un tiempo para oración especial, ayuno y abstinencia en preparación para la gran celebración de Pascua. Es un momento muy especial para caminar con los jóvenes mientras profundizan su amor y compromiso con Nuestro Señor. Aquí hay algunos recursos para que vea, descargue y comparta con la Iglesia joven, mejorando su observancia de la Cuaresma entre los jóvenes, particularmente cuando recuerdan en oración y ofrecen sacrificios de Cuaresma por sus hermanos y hermanas en las misiones del Papa.
Activities / Lessons
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February Interactive Calendar with Ash Wednesday
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Lent 2023 MCA Three Pillars of Lent
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Stations of the Cross Booklet from Archdiocese of LA
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Newsletter Countries MCA South Sudan
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for June 2022, includes Pentecost Sunday)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for May 2022)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for April 2022, includes Holy Week and Easter Season)
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**NEW THIS YEAR** Lent / Easter Lesson (Missionary Saints), K-2
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**NEW THIS YEAR** Lent / Easter Lesson (Missionary Saints), 3-5
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**NEW THIS YEAR** Lent / Easter Lesson (Missionary Saints), 6-8
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Ash Wednesday (includes background, prayer, word search)
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Fridays of Lent (includes background, prayer, Stations of the Cross)
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Holy Week / Easter (includes background, prayer, printable "Holy Week Journey")
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2022 Lent Resources, Philadelphia Mission Office (includes Lent Mission Calendar, Ash Wednesday Prayer/Activity, Mission Saint Spotlight, and more!)
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'Missionary Hearts in Action' Lent Journey to Easter Activity, Los Angeles Mission Office
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2022 Lent Calendar, Los Angeles Mission Office
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Easter Basket for Missions (grades K-1)
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Easter Coloring (grades K-1)
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Lent Word Search (grades 3-5)
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Pentecost Crossword (grades 2-3)
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Pentecost Word Scramble (grades 6-8)
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Pentecost Word Search (grades 4-5)
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Pretzels and Lent
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Road To Easter Activity (grades 2-5)
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Road To Jerusalem Crossword (grades 6-8)
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Pentecost Kite Activity
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Pentecost Word Jumble
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Crown of Thorns Activity (Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
Prayer / Sacrifice
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for June 2022, includes Pentecost Sunday)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for May 2022)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for April 2022, includes Holy Week and Easter Season)
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Ash Wednesday (includes background, prayer, word search)
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Fridays of Lent (includes background, prayer, Stations of the Cross)
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Stations of the Cross, Los Angeles Mission Office
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World Mission Rosary Activity
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Stations of the Cross for Children
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MCA Prayer Service: Spring, a Season of Change
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Lent Missionary Pledge
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Ash Wednesday Prayer
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Lent Prayer Service, Mercy in Motion (Boston)
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MCA Stations of the Cross PowerPoint (Boston)
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Stations of the Cross (6-8) (from Boston)
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Stations of the Cross (3-5) (from Boston)
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Pray And Sacrifice (from Philadelphia)
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Missionary Disciples Lent Prayer Service (from Philadelphia)
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Lenten Litany (Archdiocese of Boston)
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Lent Missionary Prayer (Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
Saints / Witnesses
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Saint Activity St. Josephine Bakhita
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St. Josephine Bakhita prayer card
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Saint Joseph (March 19) (K-2)
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Saints Perpetua and Felicity (March 7) (3-5)
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Saint Bernadette Soubirous.(April 16) (6-8)
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Litany of Missionary Saints
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Mission Madonnas
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Saint Louise de Marillac (March)
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St. Vincent Ferrer (April)
Ordinary Time
Called to Missionary Discipleship 24/7
God has blessed your parish, school and home through calling you to witness to your faith in Jesus Christ and thus helping children deepen their knowledge, love and life in Him. What a gift to be able to live your own call to missionary discipleship by accompanying them on their faith journeys! Pope Francis reminds young people that Jesus calls each one of us to become His missionary disciples - the path to sainthood. MISSIO helps all children on the path of holiness, those at home and those in mission countries.
Monthly Resources
Prayer
Activities / Lessons
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Sacrifice Beads Craft
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Saint Bingo
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Word Search: St. Francis Xavier (Grades 3-5)
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Word Search: St. Francis Xavier (Grades 6-8)
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Word Search: St. Therese Of Lisieux
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How Much Water Does your Family Use
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I Will Save Water By
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Know Your Water Usage rev1
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Water Maze
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Mother Teresa Craft
Countries
Saints / Witnesses
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Saints Louis and Zelie Martin
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Saint Leobinus rev
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Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio
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St. Luigi Versiglia
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Missionary Witness_Tanzania
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St. Francis of Assisi
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14 February Saints
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Saint Paul Miki and Companions
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Saint David of Wales (March)
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Saint Louise de Marillac (March)
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Missionary Saints Activity (from Washington, DC)
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Saint Joseph (March)
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St. Vincent Ferrer
General Information / Backgrounders
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Missionary Childhood Association A History of Helping
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History, Charism and Spirituality of the Missionary Childhood Association
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Anniversary Year (2022) Information (from TPMS-Australia National Director, Father Brian Lucas)
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2022
DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS MISIONES 2022
World Mission Sunday, our annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions and missionaries of the world, will be celebrated on October 23 this year. This collection on the next-to-last Sunday in October is a unique, global effort for the entire Church to provide for the building up of over one thousand local churches in Asia and Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Through the work of these churches, and their witness to Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience God's love and mercy, His hope and peace.
El Domingo Mundial de las Misiones, nuestra celebración eucarística anual mundial para las Misiones y los misioneros del mundo, se celebrará el 23 de octubre este año. Esta colecta en el penúltimo domingo de octubre es un esfuerzo único y global para que toda la Iglesia se ocupe de la construcción de más de mil iglesias locales en Asia y África, las islas del Pacífico y partes de América Latina y Europa. A través del trabajo de estas iglesias y su testimonio de Cristo, los pobres reciben ayuda práctica y experimentan el amor y la misericordia de Dios, su esperanza y paz.
2022 World Mission Sunday Materials
Materiales del Domingo Mundial de las Misiones 2022
All materials are bi-lingual (English | Spanish) unless noted otherwise
Todos los materiales son bilingües (inglés | español) a menos que se indique lo contrario.
Background / Information
Historial / Información
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About the Pope's Missions
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About WMS
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Blessed Pauline Jaricot | Biography
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Blessed Pauline Jaricot | Biography (one page)
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Blessed Pauline Jaricot | Prayers
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Blessed Pauline Jaricot | Lessons from her life
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Film, Heart of a Missionary: The Story of Pauline Jaricot
Parish Resources
Recursos Parroquiales
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Bulletin Announcements
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Parish Announcements
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General Intercessions
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Preaching Mission (Homily Help), October 1, 2022
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Preaching Mission (Homily Help), October 16, 2022
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Preaching Mission (Homily Help), October 23, 2022
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Bulletin Clip Art, color
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Bulletin Clip Art, bw
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Bulletin Cover Art, color
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Bulletin Cover Art, bw
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Bulletin Clip Art, color
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Bulletin Clip Art, bw
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Bulletin Cover Art, color
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Bulletin Cover Art, bw
Promotional Materials
Materiales Promocionales
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About the Pope's Missions
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World Mission Sunday
Poster A
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World Mission Sunday
Poster B
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World Mission Sunday
Envelope
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Social Media Kit
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World Mission Sunday Promotional Video
Pope Francis
Papa Francisco
Educational Resources (MCA)
Recursos Educativos (MCA)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for September 2022)
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A Moment For The Missions With MCA (interactive calendar for October 2022)
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Missionary Saints
(Grades K-2)
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Missionary Saints
(Grades 3-5)
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Missionary Saints
(Grades 6-8)
Prayer and Scripture
Oración y Escritura
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World Mission Rosary (English / Spanish options)
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Pauline-Marie Jaricot, Prayers
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Pauline-Marie Jaricot, Biography
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Pauline-Marie Jaricot, Lessons from her Life
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Heart of a Missionary: The Story of Pauline Jaricot (English only)
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Preaching Mission (Homily Help), October 1, 2022
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Preaching Mission (Homily Help), October 16, 2022
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Preaching Mission (Homily Help), October 23, 2022
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Mission in Scripture (Reflection), October 1, 2022
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Mission in Scripture (Reflection), October 16, 2022
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Mission in Scripture (Reflection), October 23, 2022
For archived resources for the special past Extraordinary Missionary Month, click here. / Para recursos archivados para el Mes Misionero Extraordinario pasado, haga clic aquí.