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
September 17-19, 2010 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
November 5-7, 2010 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
January 28-30, 2011 Hotel Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
February 25-27, 2011 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
April 8-10, 2011 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
May 13-15, 2011 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
June 10-12, 2011 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
July 8-10, 2011 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
September 16-18, 2011 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA
November 11-13, 2011 Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, Richmond, VA

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