Catholic Engaged Encounter
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snowball05
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Hi David & Kristen,
Thanks for sharing. Will be attending the March EE.
Thanks for sharing. Will be attending the March EE.
beetlejuice
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Hi all, my AD shld be 08 jun/jul, when to attend EE? FH is non cathoilc, but he's willing to go cos he noe that it's one of the thing to do b4 catholic marriage. anyone can share wat are the basic topic abt?
Hi jass,
I'll say ASAP. Our AD is all the way in 09 but we have already completed the EE. It's basically exposing you to topics that couples should think about before they get married, to talk about them, and for couples to open up to each other. Some couples might have already thought and talked about these topics, some might not.
I'll say ASAP. Our AD is all the way in 09 but we have already completed the EE. It's basically exposing you to topics that couples should think about before they get married, to talk about them, and for couples to open up to each other. Some couples might have already thought and talked about these topics, some might not.
purpleclouds
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i applied for EE in june and have sent in the cheque more than a week back, until now have not received any call..
Wondering how long they take to get back to confirm??
Wondering how long they take to get back to confirm??
purpleclouds
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oh i just received their confirmation email! mine is from 8-10 jun. anyone the same too?
Hi Mabeleve,
EE is usually booked way ahead of time, so it's not surprising tt the next date is in aug. We booked in Aug 2006 for Jan 2007!
Anyway, just my 2 cents worth, there's actually no pt in getting other couples to register with you, cos in the end, you'll be requested to put ur attention on ur partner and hardly ever socialise wif other couples except during meal times.
Rather, i feel tt it's best to decide on a date when both you and ur significant other can actually afford to take a weekend off and focus on your relationship in order to make the weekend as fruitful as possible.
EE is usually booked way ahead of time, so it's not surprising tt the next date is in aug. We booked in Aug 2006 for Jan 2007!
Anyway, just my 2 cents worth, there's actually no pt in getting other couples to register with you, cos in the end, you'll be requested to put ur attention on ur partner and hardly ever socialise wif other couples except during meal times.
Rather, i feel tt it's best to decide on a date when both you and ur significant other can actually afford to take a weekend off and focus on your relationship in order to make the weekend as fruitful as possible.
I totally agree with Kristen. It's very important to go there mentally prepared to let go of everything and just focus on the weekend. It was a very nice weekend for the both of us.
For one thing, it was the first time we had a whole weekend to ourselves for a long time. Haha.
We booked in Aug and almost forgot abt the weekend until December as it was such a long time. And when we went for the weekend, we forgot when was it that we actually booked.
For one thing, it was the first time we had a whole weekend to ourselves for a long time. Haha.
We booked in Aug and almost forgot abt the weekend until December as it was such a long time. And when we went for the weekend, we forgot when was it that we actually booked.
Just went for EE over the weekend past and i must comment that for those that are thinking of whtether to go for EE, should really do so, cos it will really force you to focus on the potential problems and also reaffirm the commitment to make the marriage work.
Not to mention it gives a taste of having to see your FH over and over again. (if you cannot stand your FH for 46hrs, what chance do you have with 46 weeks/yrs
Not to mention it gives a taste of having to see your FH over and over again. (if you cannot stand your FH for 46hrs, what chance do you have with 46 weeks/yrs
tootsieroll
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I attended my EE session almost two years ago in 2005. It's still fresh in my memory. I have to say it's probably one of the best things we've done as a couple prior to marriage. All that 'paktor-ing' is good, but to actually sit down and collect your thoughts properly and write things down, on a range of very important issues really brings things into perspective. None of the issues was new to us, but it took on such a different light when actually reading my then-FH's thoughts.
I can see why it can seem quite daunting for non-Catholics, and infant baptism was probably the thorniest issue among the inter-faith couples in our group, but really, the atmosphere was really open, and the facilitators were very hospitable, no question being taken lightly or dismissed. It certainly wasn't a weekend used to 'convert', but to prepare the couples for marriage, and to explain the Catholic position on various issues (afterall, at least 50% of the couple was Catholic!). Well recommended.
I can see why it can seem quite daunting for non-Catholics, and infant baptism was probably the thorniest issue among the inter-faith couples in our group, but really, the atmosphere was really open, and the facilitators were very hospitable, no question being taken lightly or dismissed. It certainly wasn't a weekend used to 'convert', but to prepare the couples for marriage, and to explain the Catholic position on various issues (afterall, at least 50% of the couple was Catholic!). Well recommended.
purpleclouds
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Hi, just wanna ask if we need to share with other couples? or is it all private discussions between each couple? lastly, are there any games? =)
There are no sharing, but we do interact lah. Over dinner, before the sessions start etc. That's how JMI remembered me so well over the lipsticks issue.
But the most important parts of the whole thing are the times to talk to your other half privately.
P.S. Please do me a favour and help me out with my school project: http://www.singaporebrides.com/cgi-bin/forumboard/show.cgi?3/485517
But the most important parts of the whole thing are the times to talk to your other half privately.
P.S. Please do me a favour and help me out with my school project: http://www.singaporebrides.com/cgi-bin/forumboard/show.cgi?3/485517
chocolatte79
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hi, i'm new here. can anyone advise where i can register online for EE? thanks a lot.
Hi Chocolatte,
here's a few websites u can take a look. =)
http://www.cscc-singapore.org/events/catholic_engagedencounter.html
http://www.veritas.org.sg/ceespore/
here's a few websites u can take a look. =)
http://www.cscc-singapore.org/events/catholic_engagedencounter.html
http://www.veritas.org.sg/ceespore/
chocolatte79
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hi jadeyu, thz so much...
chocolatte79
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hi msclaire, u mean june 13th rite? mine is on jun 13th, i think will c u there =)
Hi msclaire and chocolatte
I'm oso on Jun 13, and there's oso another couple on the Catholic Brides thread that's on Jun 13 EE. Wow, so total of 4 couples from Singapore Brides forum will be on the same EE.
I wonder on the average how many couples are there in 1 EE weekend?
I'm oso on Jun 13, and there's oso another couple on the Catholic Brides thread that's on Jun 13 EE. Wow, so total of 4 couples from Singapore Brides forum will be on the same EE.
I wonder on the average how many couples are there in 1 EE weekend?
fairybride
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im going for the 25 April EE
shakethemoo
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Hi, just wanna ask, in the form is it compulsory to fill up the portion on wedding date and which priest who recommend u to EE?
shakethemoo
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haha yeah loh.. ok gdgd.. i thought must have invitation one.. haa
roomfulofstars
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Erm, this might sound odd. But my bf is a smoker. And there is no smoking in the premises. He won't be able to tahan without smoking. Would he be able to walk OUT to smoke?
jasline_neo
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Hi Femme,
I just attend my EE on 15 jan 2008.
Yes.. yr bf can smoke during the breaks time...
It is very useful to attend this course as you can know your partner better. Get more time to spend together.
I just attend my EE on 15 jan 2008.
Yes.. yr bf can smoke during the breaks time...
It is very useful to attend this course as you can know your partner better. Get more time to spend together.
Hi, I have completed the EE over the weedend. I MUST say, it's really worth attending and I'm blessed by GOD to bring me to such a fulfilling and enriching program (I'm a non-Catholic). It is really valuable and touching to hear the presenters speak out from their hearts and their experiences. It is a good engaging experience with your partner. I also enjoyed Father Vaz's sessions as he is super humourous. It's a MUST-attend for all couples!