Many Stories, One Light

Every story matters. Every person can shine.

God made each one of us special. We all have different talents, interests, families, and stories, but we are all part of one human family. God calls us to share His love and be a light for others through the things we say and do.

This year, Many Stories, One Light will help Mini Vinnies discover how everyone can make a difference. Through our four themes - Belong, Grow, Serve, and Shine - we will learn how to be good friends, grow in faith and kindness, help people in need, and share hope in our schools, homes, and communities.

These resources are designed to help Mini Vinnies explore what it means to put faith into action. Together, we can use our unique gifts to make the world a brighter place. Our stories may be different, but together we share one light.

Many Stories, One Light Leader's Guide

Beginning the Year Together- Leaders' Prayer Resource

Designed for teachers, school staff, and parish leaders as they come together after the summer break to pray, reflect, and prepare for the year ahead.

Leader's Guide

Many Stories, One Light PowerPoint Presentation 

Video Reflection (featured in full PowerPoint Presentation)

Beginning the Year Together- Celebration of the Word

A Celebration of the Word for schools, parishes, and children's groups, helping young people come together at the start of a new year to pray, reflect on their unique gifts, and discover how they can share God's light with others.

Leader's Guide

PowerPoint Presentation Slides

Light Pledge Template

Seasonal Liturgical Resources

Prayer, reflection, and activity resources for the liturgical year, plus monthly saint reflections linked to the Church’s feast days.

Harvest

Many Stories, One Light at Harvest Leader's Guide & Template

Many Stories, One Light at Harvest Presentation Slides

Advent

SVP Reverse Advent Calendar 2026

SVP Reverse Advent Calendar 2026 (Blank template)

Monthly Saints Prayer Resource

Use this Powerpoint resource to find out more about each month's saint, reflect, pray and complete the call to action.

September

Create, Reflect and Shine

Choose from a range of fun and creative activities to help Mini Vinnies explore their faith, work together, and discover how they can share God’s love with others in their school and community.

Exploring Faith in Action

Discussion activities and resources to help Mini Vinnies discover the messages of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical and explore how Catholic Social Teaching, the work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, and Vincentian values inspire us to care for others and make a difference.

A Lent campaign to ‘Shine Your Light’

A Lenten journey helping Mini Vinnies discover how they can shine God’s light through prayer, kindness, reflection, and caring for others. With weekly video reflections and activities, children are invited to put their faith into action and make a positive difference in their school and community.

FREE Downloadable Posters

Inspiring posters celebrating how small acts of kindness and love can shine God’s light in everyday life. Download, display, and share the light!