weekends - couples frequently asked question

This page was created to help respond to many of the questions that you may have. However, if you still have questions, please email them to lienhart@arkansaswwme.org 

What is a Marriage Encounter?





Why is it called Marriage Encounter?

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) has this name because couples are "encountered" through weekends in over 2100 weekends per year and over 31,000 couples and 650 priests completing these weekends we are truly the largest pro marriage movement in the world.


What happens on a Marriage Encounter Weekend?

The foundational gateway to our Movement is the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend or Experience.  It is a series of presentations given by a couple-priest team who share the reality of their own relationship.  After each presentation, the participants are given questions for personal reflection. They are invited to share their thoughts and feelings with their spouse in privacy.  Through this experiential and interactive process, participants learn a technique of communication called dialogue that they can use at home to continue growing in relationship with their spouse.  This foundational experience offers participants an experience of:

    being welcomed and loved
    renewing their dreams
    conversion with regard to self, spouse and God
    belonging to a community of believers

I heard that dialogue is important on the Weekend.

Dialogue enables couples to examine and "test out" the new principles of loving communication they are learning in the course of the weekend.

Is there a specific religious orientation to the Weekend?

Marriage Encounter presents God as a focus for successful Marriage. This is the Catholic expression of Worldwide Marriage Encounter, but there are also may other faith expressions available (see Discover - Other Faith Expressions).

Who is it for?

Any married couple who 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 share together, whether they have been married for only a short time or for many years. Priests and other religious are also welcome and encouraged to attend!


How does a Marriage Encounter Weekend Enhance a Marriage?

The 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, husband and wives continually grow closer together to live more joyful and purposeful lives.

How do I apply for a Weekend?

An old Chinese proverb tells us that "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". Well, you've made the first step by considering a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.

The next step is to choose which Weekend fits your schedules. You can do that by clicking here  to find a weekend. WWME in Arkansas offers 2 weekends a year.  The weekends are held at the Subiaco Coury House, in Subiaco, Arkansas.

Once you have decided on which Weekend from the Calendar, the next step is to apply.   After that, the only thing remaining is to pack your bags for a weekend away and " Discover the Weekend! "

Does the Weekend Respect the Privacy of each Couple?
