Cells Structure

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them" (Matthew 18:20)

A parish cell is a faith group of 4 to 12 people, who meet every two weeks in the informal setting of a home. Each invites family members, friends and neighbours.

When 12 regularly attend two groups are formed. In this way a great network of groups grow within a parish, which offers a welcome to all. Such a parish can be called a “community of communities.”

The aim of the parish cell group is to foster within a parish a greater community spirit and an awareness of God in a more personal way.

A cell group provides a place where friendships are formed and faith deepens. It enables people to see the relevance of their faith in all that they do so that they can make a difference in the varying circumstances of each day.

The Format of the Meeting

• • Welcome

  • Song, prayer, scripture reading

  • Review of Faith life since previous meeting

  • Teaching

  • Discussion (Based on Scripture Reading and/or Teaching)

  • Intercessory prayers and prayers of thanks

  • Cup of tea and chat

Some text on Parish Cells is taken by permission and with thanks from Parish Cells of Ireland, National Parish Cell System Of Evangelisation England