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Commissioning Ceremony. Mini Vinnies members at [ SCHOOL ]. Welcome. Founded almost 200 years ago by a 20 year old student called Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Named in honour of St Vincent de Paul who is the patron saint of charity Is about putting Christian faith into action
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Commissioning Ceremony Mini Vinnies members at [ SCHOOL ]
Welcome • Founded almost 200 years ago by a 20 year old student called Blessed Frederic Ozanam. • Named in honour of St Vincent de Paul who is the patron saint of charity • Is about putting Christian faith into action • By helping those in need through friendship and good works.
“Let us do without hesitation whatever good lies at our hands.” Bl Frederic Ozanam
Mini Vinnies Pledge • As a member of Mini Vinnies, I promise to make a difference in my world by: • Loving and respecting myself • Caring for others in my school and community by being a friend to those who are alone, in need or in trouble • Contributing to the happiness of my family and friends through my help, respect, consideration, joy and kindness. • Treating others the way I would like them to treat me • Living out the gospel message through my words and actions • Making a positive difference in my world
Mini Vinnies Prayer Lord, open our eyes that we may see the deepest needs of your people. Move our hands that we may feed the hungry. Touch our hearts that they may bring warmth to those who are sad. Let us share our time and possessionswith those in need. Give us the care that strengthens the sick. May we all be a source of support and encouragement for each other as we strive to build a more loving society.