TURNING CONCERN INTO ACTION!
Mini Vinnies
We turn concern into action – We are inspired by Christ’s message to love our neighbour as ourselves.
Our Mission is to seek and find those in need, to help them in a spirit of justice and to tackle the causes of poverty where we can.
The Mini Vinnies play a vital role in the Catholic Life and SMSC life of St. Patrick's, and are supported by Miss H Mackinney, the Mini Vinnie Co-ordinator.
Pupils across school have the opportunity to serve the school as part of the ‘Mini Vinnies’.
The Mini Vinnie Pledge
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 me
The Mini Vinnie Prayer
Lord, thank you for our gifts and talents.
Lord, show us who needs our help.
Lord, use our hands to help those who are hungry.
Lord, open our hearts to love and comfort those who are sad and lonely.
Lord, let us share our time, gifts and talents with those in need.
Lord, help us to care for the sick.
Lord, may we all help and support each
other as Mini Vinnies to build a better world. Amen
Our Commissioning Ceremony
Our 2024/2025 Mini Vinnies will be comissioned in the Autumn term by Father Earmonn.
OUR MISSION
Batley Food Bank Appeal
OUR PREVIOUS MISSIONS
Virtues to live by...
The Mini Vinnies have had an important role in the development of our character education here at school, the implementation of "virtues to live by" - understanding how to be the very best versions of ourselves through how we behave.
We used the life of Saint Patrick as an inspiration for the main virtues and then thought about which other virtues we felt are in the same family. Below you will see a new piece off artwork that we have in our hall to inspire us to act like Saint Patrick and be the very best version of ourselves.
Helping the community during the Coronavirus pandemic
During the lockdown and school closure our pupils have been writing letters to the residents of the local residential home in Birstall. They were emailed to our Headteacher and sent to the home on a Friday morning. We hoped that by sending the residents a letter every Friday we would bring a smile to their faces and show them that we are all thinking about them. We recognise that it must be hard to not have your family around you.
We hope that this small action will have brought about some smiles at coffee time!
Cards for the Sick of the Parish
We made 'Thinking of you Cards' and sent them to the sick of the Parish, to make them aware that they are in the thoughts and prayers of the school.
The Development of a New School Motto
We had an important role in deciding our child-friendly school motto, which we launched in January 2018.
Mass for Mini Vinnies celebrated by The Right Reverend Marcus Stock Bishop of Leeds
We attend the annual Mass for Mini Vinnies which is held at St. Anne's Cathedral in Leeds, celebrated by The Right Reverend Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds.
