It is an opportunity to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. Also, its a time to share feelings, hopes, fears, frustrations and joys with each other. For any married couple desiring to better their marriage. It is open to all regardless of age or faith. Newly married couples and couples married over 50 years have found the Encounter to be beneficial.
All teams are Catholic.
National Marriage Encounter calls for sharing of thoughts and judgements as well as feelings. National tends to be more interdenominational. For a weekend that offers help with a troubled marriage, see Retrouvaille.