All about community

No two groups are the same as each host brings something different and each group meets the needs of their members, but all our groups follow a similar format.

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What makes a CM group

Our groups are hubs of prayer and formation for Catholic mothers, where mothers share, learn and are renewed in their vocation. 

We really welcome all the big questions in our groups, as we journey together closer to the Truth. Every group will be unique, but the unity of our faith holds us together.

  • Start with a prayer

    We always start with prayer, putting Christ at the centre of our meeting and asking Him to guide our time together. 

  • Children welcome

    It is totally normal for us to have our children with us at our meetings and we always create a space for them where they can play together. This can mean that some of our sessions are more productive than others but that is the reality of motherhood and we always receive something!

  • Growing in faith together

    Our groups are primarily a place for mothers to grow in their faith together, so the groups often centre around a book study of some kind. This should be an informal time of discussion among friends about relevant faith topics, guided by discussion questions. Here, people can share as much or as little as they want. The group ends with prayer and this should be after about an hour and a half of being together.

  • Hospitality is key

    Food and drinks in a comfortable space are key to people feeling welcome, so our groups always include this. Depending on the time of day that the group meets, this could be breakfast or lunch, and providing food can be a job which is shared by rota.

  • Hospitality

    Welcoming people to in-person communities, where lasting friendships are made and where Jesus is present.

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How we support

Being a facilitator doesn’t take a lot of work and we will be available to support you all the way.

We are happy to get any resources that you need for your group and can advise on what resources are appropriate to use at every step of your group’s journey.

We can help you to find the right venue for your group, through our network of members and connections in the Church.

You can sell any of our merchandise and keep part of the profit for your group, to buy whatever your group needs (if you sell the Catholic Mothers UK planner, you can keep 40% of the sales).

When we invite speakers, we can organise to bring them to your local group.

We are available to chat whenever you need.