Richmond Engaged Encounter

Engaged Encounter is an intensive working weekend that is an approved component of the Richmond Diocese Marriage Preparation Program. Each couple is offered time and opportunity to question, examine, and deepen their relationship with each other and with God. Couples are challenged to explore their relationship prayerfully, in a much deeper, more honest way than they have before. See the registration page for more information about the FOCCUS inventory.

The weekend is divided into three main discussions – Communication, Marriage, and Sacrament.

Date	Location	Status
July 17-19, 2009	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	*Full
Sept. 11-13, 2009	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open
Nov. 6-8, 2009	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open
Jan. 29-31, 2010	Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Virginia Beach, VA	Open
Mar. 12-14, 2010	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open
April 23-25, 2010	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open
May 14-16, 2010	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open
July 9-11, 2010	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open
Sept. 17-19, 2010	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open
Nov. 5-7, 2010	Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA	Open

*Maximum registrations have been received. Additional couples may be placed on the waiting list. There is no guarantee that couples placed on the waiting list will be able to attend the weekend. You may wish to explore alternatives. If you are interested in being on the waiting list you may register for the weekend and send payment. When payment is received you will receive an email notifying you where you are on the waiting list.

Communication
Acceptance of self and each other
Love as a decision
Effective communication
Peaceful resolution of differences

Marriage
Life-giving behavior
Decision-making/problem-solving
Married sexual intimacy
Family

Sacrament
Planning a life-giving, sacramental marriage
Forgiveness and reconciliation