Secular "pre-cana" or engagement encounter?

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Secular "pre-cana" or engagement encounter?

posted 1 year ago in Secular

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Busy bee

Rock Hugger June 2, 2012 Virginia\FL Keys

Hi Bees! FI and I are both lapsed catholics, and we are not getting married in the church - which everyone ('rents, IL's, us) is OK with. However, I know that my catholic friends (and some bees) getting married in the church had to go through a "pre-marriage retreat" with their FI. I really like this idea and I have heard many good things come out of sharing a whole weekend with your FI to build and enhance the relationship.

Does anyone know of any non-religious "engagement retreats"? Any reviews - good or bad?

1 year ago

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Sugar bee

elliestan October 15, 2011 OK | TX

interesting question! i know that you can get secular pre-marital counseling, but i don't know about retreats!

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MsJeep23 May 14, 2011 Washington, D.C.

@Rock Hugger: If you're looking for something secular, I'd avoid Engaged Encounter. It's very intense and definitely geared toward church teachings. Look up "couples retreats" generally and see what you find...I dunno if your username means you enjoy climbing but an Outward Bound sort of thing might be perfect!

1 year ago