Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC)
Catholic Diocese of Marsabit
Forming Young Missionaries for Christ
The Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC), also known as the Holy Childhood Association, is one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies of the Catholic Church. It focuses on forming children to grow in faith, prayer, generosity, and missionary responsibility.
In the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit, PMC plays a vital role in nurturing children as active participants in the Church’s evangelizing mission.
What is Pontifical Missionary Childhood?
Founded in 1843, PMC encourages children to:
- Pray for other children around the world
- Support fellow children spiritually and materially
- Grow in missionary awareness
- Become young evangelizers in their families, schools, and parishes
PMC teaches children that they are not just the future of the Church they are the Church today.
PMC in the Diocese of Marsabit
In the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit, PMC is active in:
- Parish-based children’s groups
- Catholic schools across the diocese
- Missionary animation programs
- Diocesan gatherings and formation events
- Participation in World Mission Month (October)
Children are guided by parish priests, religious, catechists, and PMC animators who help them understand the universal mission of the Church.
The Motto of PMC
“Children Helping Children.”
Through prayer, small sacrifices, and acts of charity, children in Marsabit join millions of others worldwide in supporting missionary work and helping children in need.
Core Activities of PMC
- Weekly or monthly faith formation meetings
- Rosary and missionary prayers
- Bible sharing and catechesis
- Charity and solidarity initiatives
- Participation in diocesan and parish liturgical celebrations
- Missionary awareness campaigns in schools
Why PMC Matters in Marsabit
As a missionary diocese, Marsabit understands the importance of faith formation from an early age. PMC helps children:
- Develop strong Catholic identity
- Grow in love for the universal Church
- Learn responsibility and generosity
- Discover early signs of priestly and religious vocations
- Become evangelizers in their own communities
By investing in children, the Diocese strengthens the future of the Church.
How to Join PMC
Children can join PMC through their parish or Catholic school. Parents and guardians are encouraged to support and guide their children in missionary prayer and service.
Parishes wishing to establish or strengthen PMC groups may contact the Diocesan PMS Office.