Engaged Encounter

Engaged Encounter is a weekend-long retreat experience (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon--including staying overnight) for couples preparing for marriage. This weekend is an opportunity for couples to put aside the worries of the outside world for two and a half days in order to concentrate on building their relationship. It offers engaged couples a chance to get a head start on a successful marriage through the process of sharing thoughts and feelings on topics vital to marital happiness, including Communication in Marriage, Conflict Resolution, Finances, Sexuality, Marriage Spirituality, and more. This process is presented to engaged couples through the life experiences of married couples along with a team priest. The weekend also includes opportunities for prayer (including Mass) and interaction with other engaged couples. Engaged Encounter offers an opportunity for couples to broaden insights into their relationship and to spend time discussing important aspects of their relationship prior to marriage.

Click here for the 2020-2021 Engaged Encounter flyer.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. With the preparing minister’s permission, please register a minimum of one week prior to the event (using the online form below).
2. The cost per couple is $250, which includes meals, overnight lodging, and program materials.
3. See below for the locations by date of upcoming Engaged Encounters.
4. Please plan to arrive at 7:00 PM on Friday to get checked in and settled. The program begins on Friday at 7:30 PM and ends at 12:30 PM on Sunday.
5. Please direct questions to Matt Selby, Director of Marriage and Family Life, Archdiocese of Dubuque, at m.selby@dbqarch.org or 563-556-2580, ext. 233.
6. To request a refund or transfer of registration to a different date/location, please contact Matt Selby at least one week prior to the retreat.
7. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all current CDC guidelines will be followed to keep everyone safe and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus during the retreat. Details will be communicated to registered participants prior to the weekend. If the retreat must be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns (or other reasons), a full refund will be provided. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Matt Selby.

Upcoming Dates and Locations:

• November 13-15, 2020 – Shalom Spirituality Center – 1001 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001

• February 12-14, 2021 – Riverview Conference Center – 439 N. Division St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
• April 23-25, 2021 – Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center – 3005 E Ave, Montour, IA 50173
• June 11-13, 2021 – Riverview Conference Center – 439 N. Division St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613