At St Paulinus recruit every year a group children to become ‘Mini Vinnies’. This elected group of enthusiastic and conscientious volunteers work hard in school to ‘turn concern into action’. They support the parish SVP group wherever possible.
Each year, they were commissioned at a special school assembly in the Autumn term.
They meet throughout the year to say prayers, write letters, make cards and organise special events.
Throughout the academic year they:
- attend weekly Mass and coffee mornings on Thursdays
- attend special Diocesan masses and celebration events
- make Christmas cards, Get Well cards and Birthday cards for local residents and parishioners.
- write to the local ministers about current issues, for example the Prime Minister.
- organise a special Christmas concert for local housebound parishioners and neighbours in our Senior Citizens party
For more information check the website here: https://svp.org.uk/mini-vinnies
The Mini-Vinnie Promise
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
