To the Heights with Youth SVP

Inspired by Pope Francis’s call for a Church that reaches out in mission, and Pope Leo XIV’s reminder that "love is the basis of every mission", this year-long SVP theme encourages children and young people, and the wider community, to live out their faith through love in action.

Rooted in the example of the newly canonised Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati- a young Vincentian known for his love of the poor and his motto Verso l’Alto ("To the Heights")- this theme invites us to strive for growth: spiritually, socially, and through service.

Leader's guide 

Leadership Prayer

A reflection on leadership (Presentation)

A reflection on leadership (Script)

Seasonal Resources 

Advent Reflection

Posters

Pope Leo XIV Roll up your sleeves

A reflection on the poster. 

St Pier Giorgio Frassati

A reflection on the poster.

Stories of Hope Activities (Coming soon!)

SVP Lenten Campaign (Coming soon!)

Year-round Fundraising Challenge

The “To the Heights” challenge invites you to pick a mountain and take it on by distance, by time, or by fundraising—whether that’s walking, swimming, serving others, or learning a new skill. Inspired by Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, each climb is a way to grow higher in faith while helping SVP tackle poverty in all its forms.

Fundraising Leader's Guide

Find in this leader's guide all of the information you need to get started. 

Climb Tracker

Use this poster to keep a record of your "climb"

Mountaineer Logbook

Use this logbook to keep track of how far you have "climbed", how much time you have spent or how much money you have raised so far. 

Media 

St Pier Giorgio Frassati