* WHERE ARE THE WEEKENDS HELD AT?
* HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?
* WHAT DOES A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER COST?
* HOW DOES A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND ENHANCE A MARRIAGE?
* DOES THE WEEKEND RESPECT THE COUPLE'S PRIVACY?
WHERE ARE THE WEEKENDS HELD AT? [top]
Most weekends are held at the Oblate Renewal Center located at 5700 Blanco Rd.
HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? [top]
Contact John & Linda Perkins (210)492-5354 jlperkins@mesanantonio.org
WHAT DOES A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER COST? [top]
A $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE confirms your food and lodging. At the end of the weekend each couple is given a blank envelope and asked to make a donation. NO ONE is EVER refused the opportunity to make a weekend because of lack of funds
HOW DOES A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND ENHANCE A MARRIAGE? [top]
The encounter weekend teaches a communication technique which permits each couple to explore important areas of their relationship in a spirit of love and understanding. By continuing the newly-acquired technique begun on the weekend, husbands and wives continually grow closer together to live more joyful and purposeful lives. While not an essential part of the experience, the availability of a community of others who have shared the Weekend and who share similar values provides a supportive environment for even further growth.
DOES THE WEEKEND RESPECT THE COUPLE'S PRIVACY? [top]
YES! The weekend is oriented strictly to each individual 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.
WHO IS IT FOR? [top]
Any married couple or priest/religious who desire a richer fuller life. 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 for only a short time, or many years. Marriage Encounter also provides support and encouragement to priests and religious who are dedicated to their vocation in life. Although the weekend is presented from a Catholic perspective, married couples of all faiths are welcome.