Eleven couples participated in the Catholic Engaged Encounter program February 1, 2, and 3 at the Center. The program is an intense working weekend that helps a couple prepare for life as husband and wife. Getting married is more than choosing a caterer and finding the perfect wedding dress. Marriage is one of the most life-challenging and serious commitments one will ever make. It can also be one of the richest and most rewarding. Through a series of writings and shared exercises, couples are challenged to explore many aspects of their relationship, their spiritual life and their expectations of marriage - in a deeper, more profound way than ever before.