Engagement Resource List

 

Marriage Preparation Resources

Rev. Robert A Ruhnke, C.S.S.R.
1617 Iowa St.
San Antonio TX 78203
Phone #: (210) 534-1129 
Email: rruhnke@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.marriagepreparation.com (available in English and Spanish)

Background: Marriage Preparation Resources offers “For Better and For Ever,” a parish based guidebook/program designed to help couples planning on having a Christian marriage. They also assist churches, clergy and train “sponsor couples” who help other couples prepare for the responsibilities of marriage. For Catholics and Protestants.

 

Engaged Encounter

National Executive Team
Paul and Carolyn Trahan / Phone #: (337) 898-9257 / Email: cee.net@cox.net 
Father Jules Arceneaux / Phone #: (337) 945-3995 / Email: julesmenou@gmail.com 
Website (US): www.engagedencounter.com

 

Additional Websites

International Engaged Encounter: www.icee.tv
Lutheran Engaged Encounter International: www.leeionline.org
Engaged Encounter – United Methodist: www.encounter.org

Background: Catholic Engaged Encounter is a retreat weekend for couples to discuss their spiritual and personal needs. Couples are challenged to explore and deepen their relationship through effective communication techniques. Non-Catholics welcome. Available in most dioceses.
 

Engaged Enrichment

Mailing Address:

The Marriage Enrichment Weekend Program, Inc.
Post Office Box 94026
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87199-4026

Office Address:
Marriage Enrichment Program
Church of the Risen Savior
7701 Wyoming Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone #: (505) 821-1571
Fax: (505) 857-0065
Website: www.tmewpi.org

Background: Engaged Enrichment (associated with The Marriage Enrichment Weekend Program) was started in 1974 to help prepare engaged couples for marriage through sharing in a community experience with other engaged couples as well as married couples. Couples gain a greater understanding of the relationship and commitment of marriage.

 

Focus Refocus

 

FOCCUS Inc
3214 North 60th St.
Omaha NE 68104-3495
Phone #: (877) 833-5422
Email: foccus@foccusinc.com
Website: www.foccusinc.com

Background: Foccus & ReFoccus is an internationally used personal inventory, available in ten languages, that helps couples become more aware of what is important to themselves and each other. Couples learn how to identify and work through issues before marriage and to better understand the many aspects of a successful relationship.

 

This reference list is produced and published by The Christophers. Inclusion of an organization or listing does not indicate endorsement. Information is subject to change.

Engaged couples should start with their local church or place of worship for help and information. You can also check with your diocese or the local headquarters of your religious affiliation, as well as your local library and other community resources. Seek professional counseling, if appropriate