Visit the Vinnie's Youth photo gallery
St Vincent de Paul Society is committed to youth and engaging young people with the Society in a positive and creative way. The Youth Program aims to assist Members to develop projects that will bring longterm improvement to the lives of those who are pushed to the margins of our society.
FAITH IN ACTION - SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION
LOVE AND POLITICS
A MORE JUST AND COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY
Youth Program Rockhampton:
- Annual Vinnies Social Justice Youth Festival - Bringing awareness of social justice issues to the broader community.
- Family by Family - Fundraising to assist people in need.
- Buddies Day - Youth mentoring program - 3rd Sat of each Month.
- Mini Vinnies and Teen Vinnies 'Open Mic Nights' - Giving young people a voice - 1st Friday of each month.
About the
St Vincent de Paul Society
St Vincent de Paul Society was foundered by a 20 year old University student, Frederic Ozanam, who was challenged by his peers to show them the Christian love and charity that he spoke of. Frederic had already identified the inequalities that were present in his society but this rebuke by his fellow students caused him to act. His passion and enthusiasm caused others to look into their own hearts and put their faith into action. This movement became St Vincent de Paul Society and to this day the Society calls Members to act, to create a more compassionate and just society and to develop their spirituality through service to the poor.
Visit the
St Vincent de Paul
national website
Check out tthe activities lined up for 2009