What we do….
We are a dedicated group that work together to support those in need and tackle poverty. We try to come up with ideas that we can use to help others and give them what they need.
WE TURN CONCERN INTO ACTION BY:
- Praying for those in need
- Making cards for people in our community
- Collecting food for our local food bank
- Fundraising to help those in need
- Supporting other children in our community
- Visiting care homes to sing
- Making crafts for our parish
- Helping raise awareness
Who are the Mini Vinnies
The Society of St Vincent de Paul has been engaging with young people and education since its earliest days. Today, the SVP of England and Wales is pleased to highlight its continuing strong links with young people, through the development of its ‘Mini Vinnies’ programme
‘Mini Vinnies’ are children aged between 7 to 11 who, with the permission of their parents and the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible ‘Vincentians for life’. As Mini Vinnies, the youngsters have their own ‘treasured’ Prayer, Pledge and Badge, a dedicated website and a range of bright and colourful documents which guide them in their formative steps – helping and enabling them to become in every sense, young Vincentians – or ‘Mini Vinnies’.
Dear God
Open our eyes that we may see the needs of people.
Move our hands so that we can feed the hungry.
Touch our hearts that they may bring warmth to those who are sad. Let us share our time and possessions with those in need. May we all be a source of support and encouragement for each other as we strive to build a more loving world.
Amen
At St. Joseph’s, our Mini Vinnies are a small, but effective group from across Key Stage 2.
The group live out the school’s mission statement; we show respect, friendship, excellence and care in all we do and say; and they work in school to raise funds and awareness for issues in our local community. Mini Vinnies meet regularly to pray, discuss and support however they can to help make a difference in their communities. Children involved work to turn concern into action using the simple formula of ‘see, think, do’ to find people in need and help them.
Please take a look at some of the fantastic work our Mini Vinnie’s have been carrying out, including: organising food donations for the food bank; creating Christmas cards for the local parish; sending out the ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’; making ‘Lent in a Bag’ resources for the local parish; promoting the ‘Big Lent Walk’ to raise funds for CAFOD and making prayer cards.
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