Compassion Sunday FAQs

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Compassion Sunday and Compassion International.

Questions About Hosting an Event

Learn about hosting a Compassion Sunday event, the Event Kit and more.

We have a dedicated team of church specialists who can talk to your church and pastor on your behalf. Reach them directly by emailing [email protected].

Questions About Compassion International

Learn about child sponsorship, including how it works, how much it costs and more.

$43/month.

Compassion Sunday FAQs

Questions About Hosting an Event

I'm not sure I can get my pastor's OK. What do I do?

Can I host a Compassion Sunday event outside my church?

How many children should I try to get sponsored?

What is an Event Kit?

What do I do with the child packets and payments people fill out and hand back to me?

Can I host a virtual Compassion Sunday event?

How do I co-host with a child?

Questions About Compassion International

How much is sponsorship?

I don't know which child to choose. How do I pick a child?

When does my sponsorship start?

How long should my sponsorship last?

Will the child I sponsor write to me?

When will I receive my first child letter?

If I make my first payment by credit or debit card but don't want to make monthly recurring payments, what will prompt my payments?

How can I communicate with the child I sponsor?

Will I be the only one sponsoring my child?

May I send gifts to the child I sponsor?