Many Stories, One Light

Every story matters. Every person can shine.

God did not create one kind of person, one type of work, or one way of being. He created a human family where each of us is called to reflect His love and become a light for others.

Many Stories, One Light celebrates the diversity of people, experiences, gifts, and vocations that make up our communities, united by a shared commitment to putting faith into action.

Through four themes - Belong, Grow, Serve, and Shine - the SVP invites people of all ages to journey together. We are called to belong to communities rooted in friendship and faith, grow in compassion and confidence, serve with purpose through acts of love and justice, and shine as signs of hope in the world around us.

These resources support young people to explore the Vincentian mission and discover how their unique story can help bring Christ's light into the world. Together, though our stories may be different, we share one light.

A September welcome back prayer resource

Please find below a variety of resources that can be used to create a welcome back session. Perfect for INSET days, chaplaincy launches, assemblies, form times, RE lessons or Youth SVP meetings as communities begin the new academic year together. We have an example assembly session, as well as all of the components to build your own welcome back celebration time for young people, or staff. 

Example Assembly

Video Reflection

Prayers

Suggested Scriptures with reflections

Activities

Pope Leo 

 

Seasonal liturgical resources throughout the year

Prayer, reflection and activity ideas linked to the Church’s liturgical seasons, alongside monthly saint reflections connected to feast days celebrated in the Church.

 

Coming October Half Term in preparation for Advent

Flexible resources for your setting

Adaptable ideas, discussion starters, crafts, reflections and calls to action designed for primary schools, secondary schools, universities, chaplaincies and parish groups.

Coming October Half Term in preparation for Advent

Resources exploring Magnifica Humanitas

Discussion materials and activities to help young people engage with Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, the stories and work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, and Vincentian spirituality.

  • Magnifica Humanitas Prayer Cards (Full Colour)
  • Magnifica Humanitas Prayer Cards (Easy Print)

Coming October Half Term in preparation for Advent

A Lent campaign to ‘Shine Your Light’

Inspiring young people to put faith into action through service, awareness, reflection and community engagement, alongside weekly video reflections throughout Lent.

Coming Soon 

Free mission-inspired posters

Celebrating the many ways ordinary people can shine God’s light in everyday life, with additional colouring quote posters available online.

Coming Soon