Mini Vinnies is a St Vincent de Paul group in primary school. It is a group of young people who get together once a week to organise and talk about helping others in need within their school community and beyond.

‘Mini Vinnies’ are children aged between 9 to 11 who, with the permission of their parents and the support of our Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible ‘Vincentians for life’.

As Mini Vinnies, the children 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’.

P L E D G E

As a member of Mini Vinnies, I promise to make a difference in 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.

 

In our school, we have a vibrant Mini Vinnies club with over 40 members,  which meets regularly to follow the example of St Vincent de Paul and help those in need.

Last year, we supported the REACH FOODBANK in Omagh, sent Shoeboxes away as part of the Christmas Shoebox Appeal, raised funds for our local Fintona SVP branch, created keep warm bags for the eldery of our Parish over the winter, led assemblies in classes and provided Lenten prayer stations for the whole school.