Here at St Michael’s we are proud to say we have our very own group of Mini Vinnies.
- Lead – Miss Johnston
- President – Harley
- Treasurer – Roman
Who are the Mini Vinnies?
‘Mini Vinnies’ are children who, with the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible ‘Vincentians for life’.
Mini Vinnies are a younger version of The Society of St Vincent de Paul. The group is seen as having, “The potential to significantly contribute to the future of our Society.”
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’.
St Michael’s Mini Vinnies
St Michael’s Mini Vinnies meet every other week with Miss Johnston to find ways to turn concern into action.
Our Aims:
This year our main aim is to carry our a project that involves ‘Developing links and working within in the community’ Whilst taking part in this project we hope to:
- Strengthen our links and care for others within our school and the local community
- To care for, respect and love ourselves and others
- Strengthen our friendship with Jesus
- To care for and enjoy God’s world
- To treat others the way we would like to be treated
- To fund raise to help those in need and our local area
Autumn 1 Term
- Made our Mini Vinnie pledges
Our first task was to discuss the aims of our group and make our pledges of what we want to achieve this year in this group.
- Celebrated St Vincent De Paul’s Feast Day – 27th September 2022
Mini Vinnies learnt more about St Vincent’s life and his good work. We discussed this together and said some special prayers. The children learned that on this day we celebrate his life, example and teaching. It is also a day where we are guided towards asking for Vincent’s intercession in our prayers and within our lives. Vincent’s life is a great reminder for us all to find ways to help those around us. Mini Vinnies were tasked with choosing two children from each class who show our school values and follow in St Vincent De Paul’s footsteps.
