Worldwide Marriage Encounter adheres to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church that marriage is a covenant that exists between a man and a woman. Any reference to marriage or couple made by WME is in this context.

he Weekend is a time without the pressures of daily life designed to give couples the opportunity to review how they are in their relationship. It’s a time to share feelings, hopes, disappointments, joys, and rediscover the person we fell in love with.

The Weekend is intended for couples of all ages and cultures, whether married or in a stable cohabiting relationship.

Yes. The Weekend is strictly oriented to each individual couple. The presentations are given to the entire group of attendees, but afterward, spouses have time to dialogue with each other. There are no group discussions.

Yes. The Marriage Encounter Weekend is designed in such a way that priests can fully participate. The principles of love, commitment, and effective communication also apply to the relationship between a priest and his parish, religious community, or any other group with whom he carries out his ministry. Priests who have attended a Marriage Encounter Weekend consider the experience as ‘vital strengthening.’

In a simple and family-like atmosphere, a team consisting of three couples and a priest address central areas in every relationship through real-life examples from their own lives.

After each presentation, there is time for personal reflection and dialogue as a couple. No group discussions are planned. The privacy of each person is always respected.

A communication technique is taught that can be useful for any stage of life.

In a simple and family-like atmosphere, a team consisting of three couples and a priest address central areas in every relationship through real-life examples from their own lives.

After each presentation, there is time for personal reflection and dialogue as a couple. No group discussions are planned. The privacy of each person is always respected.

A communication technique is taught that can be useful for any stage of life.