St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church - Dallas, Texas

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Engaged Encounter Weekend

What is Engaged Encounter?
Engaged Encounter is a weekend workshop for couples planning or discerning marriage. It is designed to give couples an opportunity to dialogue honestly and intensively about their future life together and is facilitated by a team consisting of a priest or deacon and married couples. Engaged Encounter Weekend must be completed within 90 days of the first meeting with the priest or deacon.
When Should You Register?
REGISTER EARLY! Weekends fill quickly, and you must complete your weekend within 90 days of your first meeting with the priest or the deacon. Registrations are accepted on a first come first serve basis via mail or in person at the Diocesan Chancery office. Late registration (those received less than two weeks prior to a Weekend) will be accepted if space is available and will require an additional $25 administrative fee.
How Do You Register?
Download Registraion FormYou can download a registration form by clicking the button on the right. We suggest that you first call the Diocesan Marriage Ministry office (214-528-2240) to verify availability. Download and fill out the form and send it, along with your check, to the address on the form. Upon receipt of your registration form and payment, a confirmation letter will be sent to you and will include a map to the workshop.
Where And When Is It Held?
Engaged Encounter is held at the Catholic Conference and Formation Center located at 901 S. Madison. The workshop runs Saturday at 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All sessions must be attended on both days.
What Is The Cost?
$200 Per Couple: Includes overnight stay (optional), meals and workshop materials. ($100 of the workshop fee is non-refundable) For other payment options and other possible costs, you may check out the Diocesan website at www.cathdal.org.

*Miscellaneous Fees: Rescheduling/Transfers, Late Registrations, Returned Check, Late Payment $25 each.

Engaged Encounter Weekend Schedule
July 26-27, 2008
August 16-17, 2008
September 6-7, 2008
September 20-12, 2008
October 4-5, 2008
October 25-26, 2008
November 15-15, 2008
December 6-7, 2008

The 2008 Debt Reduction Program
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Upcoming Parish Events

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Beyond Cana - A Marriage Enrichment

August 1-3, 2008


Christ Renews His Parish Weekend

Men:October 4-5, 2008
Women: October 11-12, 2008