Compassion Sunday FAQs

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

Before You Register

Everything you need to know before you say yes to hosting.

Compassion Sunday is an event hosted during a Sunday morning service at your church where sponsors share about their sponsorship journey to encourage others to sponsor. The event can be a short announcement or a 5-10 minute presentation. The host will set up a table in the lobby with more information and sponsorship opportunities. Compassion will provide all materials needed for the presentation and the sponsorship table.

After You Register

Things to expect after you register your event.

We’ll mail you an Event Kit as soon as you register. It has everything you need to host!

Questions About Compassion International

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

$43/month.

Compassion Sunday FAQs

Before You Register

What is Compassion Sunday?

How much does Compassion Sunday cost?

What date is Compassion Sunday?

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?

My church is meeting virtually. Can I still host a Compassion Sunday event?

After You Register

What happens after I register?

What's in the Event Kit?

What do I talk about during my event?

How many children should I try to get sponsored?

What if I have questions before my event?

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?