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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the encounter
weekend begin and when does it usually end?
The encounter is a weekend
live-in experience which typically begins on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and ends before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The presenting teams will provide you with an exact schedule for your weekend during your retreat.
What should we bring?
For your weekend, you should bring toiletries, medicines and other personal items. In regard to clothing, the dress is casual.
We ask each couple to bring one snack item of their own choosing, such as: potato chips; soft drinks; cookies; a home-made dessert;
fruit; or some other kind of snack food to share with everyone. Also bring a
willingness to spend quality time and energy on your relationship with each
other. Engaged Encounter is very definitely a working weekend.
What materials are provided in our cost?
Engaged Encounter provides writing materials, workbooks, and other items necessary for the weekend. The retreat center provides linens and meals. All are included in the price.
How do we register for a
weekend?
The easiest way to register is to use our online registration form and pay with a credit card using our online payment page.
If you prefer to register by mail, please complete and print the registration form and mail it with a check made payable to "Catholic Engaged Encounter of Oregon." Mail it to the registration couple using the address provided on the payment page.
What if one of us is not
Catholic?
A fiancée who is not Catholic
should feel at ease. While Catholic beliefs and values obviously serve as a
platform for the presentations made by the team, the weekend is not geared
toward converting someone to become Catholic. The major focus of the weekend
is on in-depth preparation for the lifetime commitment of a Christian
marriage.
What will actually happen
during our weekend?
Your work on your
weekend will play an important part in equipping the two of you to live the
lifetime commitment of marriage in love and unity. The team of two married
couples and a priest will make various presentations. After that, each of
you individually will be given an opportunity for quiet reflection on the
content of a particular presentation with questions being given to help you
focus. After this period of quiet reflection, the two of you will come
together to quietly share your reflections, thoughts and feelings.
Interaction with the other couples will take place at meals, during break
times, and during an informal group discussion on Saturday evening. But this
weekend is reserved primarily for just the two of you.
Do we have to stay for the entire weekend?
It is very important that you stay for the entire weekend. If you arrive late or leave early you will miss important parts of the weekend experience, and we will not be able to give you your weekend certificate and letter verifying your attendance.
Will dinner be served on Friday evening?
No, dinner will not be served on Friday. The dining room will not be open until Saturday morning. On Saturday, three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be served. On Sunday, two meals (breakfast and lunch) will be served.
Can you accommodate my special diet needs?
The cooks at the retreat center will do their best to accommodate your needs; however, you must notify us in advance--preferably at registration--about your needs. Last-minute requests may not leave enough time for the retreat center to plan the meals.
Will I have a roommate?
Yes, you will have a roommate of the same sex as yourself. Depending on the retreat center's rooms and attendance at the weekend, you may have anywhere from one to three roommates.
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