Youth SVP Pack

In 2033 the society of St Vincent de Paul will be 200 years old, and the Young Vincentian team's hope is to have an expression of Vincentian spirituality present in as many of our Catholic schools and parishes as we can.

We want young people, their staff and families to support us when they are able and come to us when and if the need arises for them or those they love or know. Help us to turn this hope into a reality by sharing the mission of the society and the resources we produce, supporting us when you are able and setting up a Youth SVP in your setting where possible.

If you are thinking of starting a Youth SVP group there is no joining fee and a growing libary of free resources. Our biggest gift is our network of parish SVP conferences, SVP shops and community support projects. Get in touch and let us know you are starting a group and we can add you to this amazing Vincentian network.

Alongside these free resources we have prayer books, members sets (that include pin badges) and lots of other goodies that you can purchase for your group by visiting our shop here.

     Welcome     

An introduction to the St Vincent de Paul society in England and Wales, our founders and role models and our model of work.

     Overview     

An overview of how Youth SVP coud look in your context and some ideas for how to engage in the SEE THINK DO process.

     Running the Meeting     

A document packed full of ideas to help you build firm foundations as you start or re-establish your Youth SVP group.

     Officers Roles     

A description of the leadership roles undertaken by members of the group.

     The SVP Network     

One of our greatest gifts is our network of conferences, shops and projects. Here find helpful tips to help you navigate your local SVP and ideas on ways to engage with the wider society.

     Starter Sessions     

Just getting started with a new Youth SVP group or wanting to explore Vincentian spirituality more with a youth group or class? These sessions are designed to set the scene for life as a Vincentian through reflection and action!

     Games & Team Building     

A collection of team building games and icebreakers as you establish the group. For the quieter groups in particular at the beginning these can be an important tool in helping to break the ice.

     Prayer & Reflection     

Vincentians always begin meetings and times of service with prayer. In the meetings young members are encouraged to share reflections of their own. In this document find some ideas to get you started.

A collection of team building games and icebreakers as you establish the group. For the quieter groups in particular at the beginning these can be an important tool in helping to break the ice.

     Individual Photo Consent Forms     

We would love for you to share with us your pictures and good news. Any pictures of individual students will need to be accompanied by the consent form in order for us to share them with the wider society and beyond.

     Group Photo Consent Forms     

We know that many school and parish groups now get consent for photo's to be taken as part of the registration process. If you have consent for a group photo you are sending please fill in this form in order for us to share them with the wider society and beyond.