Équipes Notre-Dame
A Christian Movement of Married Couples

Helping couples to deepen their faith and grow closer together

What is the Teams movement?
Teams is a worldwide lay movement within the Catholic Church which aims to help couples grow in their love of Christ and each other. The Teams movement recognises that Christian marriage is a precious gift that needs to be nurtured.

“In Teams we have found an atmosphere where we can develop our faith without feeling pressure from anyone.”

What is a Team?
A Team consists of four to six married couples and a spiritual counsellor, usually a priest. They meet together for one evening a month in each others homes. Over time this creates a strong, supportive community.

Why do couples join Teams?
A Team is for ordinary couples who are looking for something that will strengthen their marriage and help them nourish their faith . They want to develop their relationship with God as individuals, as couples and also as a small community.

“We have a lot of fun in our Team and have made some real friends!”

What happens at a Team meeting?
The Team meeting is a regular time for sharing together over a simple meal. Each member can share the highs and lows of the past month , their news and concerns. There is a time for prayer and reflection, and a discussion that can help inform their faith. The whole meeting takes place in an atmosphere of openness, trust and confidentiality.

Can anyone join TEAMS?
Teams is open to any married couple. The Movement is there to support Catholic couples but it is not necessary for both partners to be Catholics. It is for young and old alike, and for all couples no matter how long they have been married.

“I didn't like the sound of it at first. I’m religious in my own way but I don't go to Mass with my wife. Teams has been something for both of us.”

Is Teams just monthly meetings?
Not at all. Couples are encouraged to deepen their faith by devoting time to reading the Word of God, spending time each day in quiet prayer and finding occasions to pray together as a couple. They are also encouraged to set aside some “couple time” each month to listen and be open to each other and the Holy Spirit.

What else does Teams offer
Finally, they aim to make an annual retreat once a year. Each individual Team is also part of the wider Movement and is encouraged to attend events organised at local, national and even international level!

"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!"

When did TEAMS start?
The movement began in Paris in 1939. Its French name is Equipes Notre Dame. Our Lady is the patron of the movement and members are encouraged to pray the Magnificat. Today Teams is an international movement, approved and encouraged by the Church. There are teams in more than sixty countries throughout the world and more than 100,000 members. If you would like to know more about the TEAMS movement, without obligation, please contact: Further information can also be found at this website: www.teamsgb.org.uk

“Team members are just ordinary people who laugh and enjoy a night out, have every day family troubles, and the usual rows… but who also have an extra dimension to their lives"

Contact – Luisa and Chris Elliott Tel: 020 8879 1838
Teams of Our Lady is a registered charity in England. Reg. No. 1044902