Mini Vinnies

Mini Vinnies

Mini Vinnies at St. Columba’s

‘Mini Vinnies’ is a St Vincent de Paul Group in a Primary School. It is a group of young people aged 7-11 who get together, organise and talk about helping others in need within their school community and beyond. What makes Mini Vinnies such a valuable experience for the children who are part of it, is the change it makes in school communities. Mini Vinnies groups usually meet once a week or fortnight during lunchtime or after school and are either run by school staff members, an SVP Conference Member or a combination of both.

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What happens at a Mini Vinnies meeting?

A President is elected by the Mini Vinnies to lead the meeting and organise the group. An adult will co-ordinate the group and give help and practical advice. Meetings should be as brief as possible.

• The President opens the meeting with a prayer.

• A short spiritual reading/reflection/piece of music/meditation follows. The Group members could take turns to do this.

• Group members then talk about the Mini Vinnies activities they have done since the previous meeting.

• Any future plans are then discussed.

• The President concludes the meeting with a prayer.

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For more information on Mini Vinnies, please feel free to visit their website here