Catholic Engaged Encounter

[roomfulofstars]

Cool! Was your priest Father Eugene Vaz or Father Ambrose Vaz?

 

[bom_pi_pi]

Father Ambrose Vaz.

 

[chanll]

Hi All,

Anyone attending CEE in Sept 08?

Mine is from 19 sept - 21sept.

 

[eudora]

hi all,

My CEE is coming soon! 15Aug-17Aug.

Anyone same as me? ;p

 

[queenlee]

hi all, i attended EE in April 11 '08.
Its reallie good and worth it.

 

[euniceeleanor]

Hi Eudora, I'm Eunice here. New in this forum and just saw this ...i will be joining the 15-17 Aug EE.

Hi All, thanks for sharing all the experience and positive words....but then, how isit with the room sharing? heard that the there's no attach bathroom as well? I'm kinda worried and anxious over this...hehe....

 

[roomfulofstars]

Yes there is no attached bathroom. It's a communal bathroom - which is not as bad as it sounds lah. The room sharing - you are assigned a roommate. I had a very nice considerate one. But I gotta say, most of the time it's not the roommate that will be a headache but your neighbors. The walls are super duper thin and you can hear any conversation spoken at normal volume or doors slamming shut too quickly or people walking. Most people did not sleep the first night. Personally I barely slept at all for two nights. Aircon too cold for me, heheh. Must bring sweater/ cardi coz it gets cold in the lecture room and at night.

But it's still a powerful weekend, nonetheless. I loved it!

 

[msclaire]

Actually i slept really well when i was there. The facilities were in very good condition. Eunice, don't worry too much.

 

[euniceeleanor]

Hi femme and msclaire, thanks so much for the info and assuarance.....will share my experience on Monday hehe...

 

[euniceeleanor]

Hi guys, juz came back from the EE weekend. Suprise that i actually love the sleeping arrangement and the communal bathroom hehe....femme is right, i cant' sleep on the first night as the dog kept on barking...but then slept like a log on the 2nd day.

Very enriching weekend, learn so much about my partner and allows us to prepare for our wedding both spiritually and mentally.

Will definitely recommend this for any couple, whether you are planning to get married or not.

 

[roomfulofstars]

Hahaha! yes I remember the barking dogs. They also only barked on my first night there. Wonder why ah...

 

[chanll]

Hi, anyone going for the CEE next weekend?

 

[joyjoy47]

Steady> I also attended the EE weekend of 13-15 mar

I must agree that I had a great time engaging with my partner, though, it was a tiring weekend with lots of thinking, reflecting and writing, I must say I had a great time.

There were many tears and laughter moments but these are things that make all so real

And Father Ambrose Vaz is going to marry us on our wedding!
I cant wait to see him again and his jokes.......

God bless and have fun getting ready for the wedding coz I cant wait for mine to happen!!!!

 

[catholic]

Hi,

I have sign up a package with Rasel for my church wedding in December.

We have decided to do away with our Church wedding cos my IL are not a Catholic or Christian.

I have check with my caterer and they are willing to accept any wedding booking with any prices so long as I can find someone to take over.

Have paid a deposit of $1000. Willing to transfer at $500.00

For sincere buyer buyer only.

I don't check this forum often. Please email me directly [email protected]

 

[catholic]

Ladies,

So sorry, we are going ahead with our church wedding so not transfering the package.

 

[sbearie]

hi!! Anyone attending CEE for 22-24 Jan?? =)

 

[yallo]

Oh I'm going for the one in 19-21 Feb, right after CNY. Would be nice to know couples that are attending the same session.

 

[sbearie]

yup! would be nice to know of any going on same session! have no idea how its gonna be like! hehes

yallo when is your AD??

 

[yallo]

Oh mine's on 2 Oct 2010. What about you, Rachel?

 

[sbearie]

i am attending 22-24 Jan

 

[shanawawa]

I am attending 26 - 28 February. Anyone?

 

[anastasiazen]

I have booked for 11-13 Jun 2010. But have emailed to ask if can change to earlier date. But no response from them.

Anyone have any idea if they allow to change date?

 

[anastasiazen]

Qns:

For those who are catholics and partners are christians, do they give advices for inter-faith issues? Something like "tailor-made" advices.

Not sure if you all understand what I mean.

 

[sbearie]

Hi all,

I jus came back from my EE weekend. it was great!!
Be truthful to each other and you will sure to benefit!!

Anastasiazen: yes they do address this issue. Jus pop any questions you may have and they would be more than happy to answer!

 

[anastasiazen]

Thank you Rachel!!

 

[anastasiazen]

Going for my weekend this weekend.

Hope it will be a good one!!

 

[kenrach]

I am confirmed for 21-23 May EE. Father Ambrose Vaz will be the priest.

 

[anastasiazen]

Back from the weekend yesterday!

It was really a good and fulfiling weekend.

It it really highly recommended.

 

[shanawawa]

ya it's really useful! I got Father Ambrose Vaz too.. he made the weekend so much more interesting

 

[sbearie]

yes! Father Vaz is great!

 

[kenrach]

I am just curious, whether the EE will talk on topics like sex and birth control kinda issues?

 

[olivia_n]

Hi everyone,

I'm catholic and my htb is christian, we attended the MPC in his church (about 8 weeks) as well as undergone marital counselling, with the intention of getting married in his church. However, due to unforseen circumstances, we have decided to get married in a Catholic church instead. In this case, do we still need to attend EE or MPC? Thanks!

 

[shanawawa]

Hi Olivia,
yes I think you have to. I would suggest both of u attend the EE

 

[rina1018]

hi can someone pls help me.
I've no idea where or who to call to enroll for the EE? i am abit confuse. Due to time constrain me and my htb would like to go for they stay in camp thingie near punggol. can someone pls help me in guiding tru this. thank you.

 

[ami36]

Hi Sabrina, you can try going to this link.
http://www.veritas.org.sg/ceespore/

 

[sbearie]

ken's wife: yes they will address these issues. but they will only give a brief outline on Natural Birth Planning. If u wanna now more, they have a list of centers u can attend.

oilvia: u have to attend EE if u wan to get marry in a catholic church =)

sabrina: the stay-in weekend is very fun! hope u will enjoy!! =)

 

[jaclynshermaine]

Hi all

I was thinking to sign up for the marriage preparation course organised by MCYS, issit good enough as I am getting Solemnisation on 16 October 2010, As a Catholic myself, can I do away the EE and just attend the MPC, desperately need englightenment.. thanks all the experts inadvance

 

[matka]

Hi Jaclyn

Why not attend MPC by the Church? You have the option to go for either EE or MPC. I went for EE many many years back, and personally found it very enriching. However, I have friends who attended both and said that MPC is very good as well.

 

[brideandgroom]

yes, we just attended both MPC and EE weekend. both highly recommended

 

[shining]

hi all, is it a must to attend both? both my htb and I do not have time =( was thinking going for EE only.

 

[shanawawa]

Hi Shining,
we also just attended EE. Reason is my HTB is not a Catholic and I am already very touched and grateful that he attended EE with an open heart and mind. He expresses that he did not wish to attend MPC because of time constraint and he thinks he might be uncomfortable in small group setting. My Priest however still encourages us to go MPC and the Natural Family Planning workshop. We will explain to Priest of our time constraints and reasons. I'm sure he understands

U can do the same!

 

[kenrach]

My fiance and I have signed up for the Natural Planning Workshop during our EE. But so far, no news from them.

Do you need to pay for the registration fee for Natural planning workshop?

 

[gzer]

It's a stay in camp. Can someone advise me what to bring and what to expect?