About the Weekend

 

Who is it for?

 

   Any married couple that desires a richer, fuller life together.  A marriage can never be too good.  Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares together, whether they have been married only a short time, or many years.

 

What happens at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend?

 

   A team of Catholic couples and a Catholic priest give a series of presentations.  Each presentation allows you and your spouse a rare opportunity to look at yourself as individuals, then to look at your marriage and relationship to one another, and finally to look at your relationship to God, the Church, and to the world. The weekend starts at 7:00PM on Friday and runs until about 4:30PM on Sunday.

 

Does the weekend respect the couple’s privacy?

 

   YES.  The weekend is oriented strictly to each couple.  You concentrate on your spouse to such an extent that you are hardly aware of the other couples present.  The presentations are given to the group as a whole.  After each presentation, the husband and wife have time in the privacy of their room for their own personal discussion.

 

When and Where?

 

   Weekends are held several times a year at The Best Western Inn and Suites in Ontario, CA.  All of the needs of the couples are met at the facility, including food.

 

 

How much does the weekend cost?

 

   A $50 non-refundable registration fee confirms your food and lodging (Please note that sending in the registration and fee does not guarantee a spot on the weekend,  all couples must attend an Information talk in order to register and be confirmed for a weekend).  At the end of the weekend each couple is given a blank envelope and is asked to make a donation.  No one is ever refused the opportunity to make a weekend because of lack of funds.