Testimonials – written

TESTIMONIALS FROM TEAMS MEMBERS

Couples have been in Teams in Great Britain since it started here 60 years ago, others joined last year.  Some comment about the impact of Teams on their married lives.

We both work and are very busy but our monthly Team meeting is something we really look forward to. We make sure we don't miss it.
I didn't like the sound of it at first. I'm religous in my own way but don't go to Mass with my wife. Teams has been something for both of us.
In Teams we have found an atmosphere where we can develop our faith without feeling pressure from anyone.
We have a lot of fun in our Team and have made real friends.
Teams members are just ordinary people who laugh and enjoy a night out, have everyday family troubles and the usual rows ..... but who also wish to develop an extra dimension to their lives.
We were busy being parents to four children and earning enough to keep food on the table. Teams helped us to focus on our sacramental relationship in marriage and introduced us to the value of being in a faith sharing group. Now we are both 80 and have been in Teams for 47 years we still value and enjoy Team life.

TESTIMONIALS FROM CHAPLAINS / SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

For me it is a means of feeding my ministry through a group of committed married couples who share their faith and their struggles. It is an opportunity for me as a priest to listen in a very privileged way to the concerns of the people. To be able to be in touch with those people who have made a different commitment to my vow of celibacy.

- Father Michael

A team meets to share many of the most important aspects of the Christian life: prayer, company, a meal, discussion and support for all the members in their ‘spiritual endeavours’ as couples and as individuals. This can be of enormous support to a priest in his ministry. The Team can help him to keep his eyes on the things of heaven and his feet firmly on the ground, all at the same time. I value my monthly ‘Team Meeting’ as an opportunity to give and to share essential and friendly spiritual help.

- Father Gerard

I express my gratitude to the spiritual counsellors who make themselves available for you. They bring their competence and experience to your lay movement. By means of their collaboration, priests and couples learn to understand, appreciate and help one another.

- Pope John Paul II (January 2003)

Enrich your married spirituality with Jesus Christ & meet others to build friendships.