At St. Bernadette’s we are developing a dedicated team of Mini Vinnies.

 

Mini Vinnies are 7 to 11 year olds based in schools and parishes across England and Wales, and in several countries across the world.  They come together to form part of the St. Vincent de Paul Society England and Wales, a voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms.

 

The role of the Mini Vinnies is to help to be the religious and spiritual voice of the school.  Years 3-6 are represented and members of the group demonstrate how they are filled with God’s love by their willingness to help others, as they put their faith into action.  The group meets on a regular basis to pray, discuss concerns they may have and plan events to help live out the group’s motto of ‘Turning Concern into Action’.  As Mini Vinnies, they embrace the three key points to: ‘see’, ‘think’ and ‘do’.

Mini Vinnies are seen as having, ‘the potential to significantly contribute to the future of our Society’.  This aim also fits in perfectly with the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

 

The Mini Vinnie Prayer

 

Lord, thank you for our gifts and talents.

Lord, show us who needs our help.

Lord, use our hands to help those who are hungry.

Lord, open our hearts to love and

comfort those who are sad and lonely.

Lord, let us share our time, gifts

and talents with those in need.

Lord, help us care for the sick.

Lord, may we all help and support each

other as Mini Vinnies to build a better world.  Amen