USA Teams Meeting Format
Dear Friends: The Teams study topic each year is authored by different country and many times this country shares it format of their meeting in the Teams meeting section. While the United States has its own established meeting format, it’s important to recognize that international meetings may differ in various aspects. As a reminder the following is the USA Teams of Our Lady meeting format:
Simple Meal with Light Sharing
Each person shares highs and lows of the month.
Others listen without comment, or passing of food.
Time for Scripture
A Time of Silent Meditation
Shared Prayer on Scriptural Text
The intent is reflection in the form of a prayer, not discussion.
Prayer Intentions
Pass card or cross, so people can pass gracefully and the team knows when the prayer is complete
The team should respond at the end of each person’s turn, for example, “Lord, hear our prayer”.
Liturgical Prayer
Conclusion of Prayer Time
Deep Pooling
This is a time to share on more serious matters or when the input of the group is requested. This will not necessarily happen at all meetings.
Sharing on the Endeavors
We join teams in order to enlist the help of others in growing closer to God. The “endeavors” are practices which we voluntarily assume. They have been found to be a means of drawing us closer as a couple and in furthering our spiritual growth. By sharing on these endeavors at the team meeting we seek help and encouragement of our teammates in our journey.