Mini Vinnies

Welcome to Sacred Heart's Mini Vinnies

Mini-Vinnie groups are set up in Catholic primary schools, and carry out good deeds in helping the needy within school, the local community and the wider world.

The group is part of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. ‘Mini Vinnies’ are children in Years 3,4,5 and 6 who are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible ‘Vincentians for life’.

These are some examples of the work that the Mini Vinnies do:

·-Organise our Harvest collection for Ilkley Food-bank

- Organise and publicise our Advent project collecting donations for the Gianna Baby Bank.

-Organise our Christmas Cake Bake Off for the Great Ilkley Get together

- Supporting the rest of the school in raising money for the Good Shepherd Appeal (Catholic Care). Coming up with ideas for fundraising activities.

Mini Vinnie Pledge

As a member of Mini Vinnies, I promise to make a difference to my world by:

· Caring for, respecting and loving myself

· Strengthening my friendship with Jesus by talking to him each day and talking to others about him

· Caring for others in my school and community by being a friend to those who are alone, in need or in trouble

· Making my family happy by my help, respect and showing kindness and consideration

· Caring for and enjoying God’s world

· Treating others, the way I would like them to treat me

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 to care for the sick.

Lord, may we all help and support each other as Mini Vinnies to build a better world. Amen