The Advent and Christmas seasons present opportunities to teach children the importance of their Baptismal call to Mission — and the related call to prayer and sacrificial giving, so that others may come to know Jesus, and experience the love, hope and peace that comes through faith in Him. Learn about the Missions during Advent, and see how your children can help other children around the world through their prayers and sacrifices! 

Kick off this beautiful Season of Waiting for our Lord, Jesus, with this Prayer service.  It reflects on the needs of children in 1,108  Mission Dioceses that may hear the Christmas story for the first time this Advent.  
Prepare for Advent Prayer – Bringing Jesus to the Nations

Here are two additional game for children for Advent:             
Advent Matching Game Grades K-1 
Advent Fill In the Blank Game Grades 2-5

Bless your Advent Wreath, Christmas Tree and Creche as they appear in your home, at school or at work:
MCA Advent Wreath Prayer Service Simple Version
MCA Advent Wreath Prayer Service Elaborate Version
Family Prayers for Blessing Your Creche
Blessing of a Christmas Tree from the USCCB

On December 9, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Juan Diego, a Missionary Disciple.  Here is his story and activities geared toward specific ages of children for the Feast Day:
Story and Mission Activities St. Juan Diego

The Advent/Christmas Season does not have to end with the Birth of Jesus.  Traditionally, in many countries, there is the celebration of Little Christmas when the Three Kings visit the Jesus, our new-born King.  This is also known as the Epiphany.  Learn more and plan the Epiphany Door Blessing here: Epiphany Family Prayers and Activities

In Germany, “Star Singers” go to neighborhood homes singing and collecting donations for MCA. Here, Pope Francis accepts their offering.