Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) is recognized, both nationally and internationally, as a highly effective program providing quality marriage preparation designed to meet the needs of today's engaged couples.

It is an intensive weekend of work during which each couple is offered the time and opportunity to question, examine, and deepen their relationship with each other and with God. Couples are challenged to explore their relationship in a much deeper, more honest way than they may have before.

Topics covered during the weekend include self-awareness, human sexuality, communication, decision making, family planning, vocation, sacrament, unity and more. While it is primarily intended for couples who will be married in the Catholic Church, couples of all faiths are invited to attend and will benefit from the weekend.

About the Organization
CEE is an organization comprised totally of volunteers and has grown since its founding in 1975 from a few dozen couples and priests in just a few dioceses to several thousand working within the ministry to the pre-married. Catholic Engaged Encounter has moved from just several dioceses to almost all major dioceses within the United States.

Our presenting couples come from every walk of life and they all have one thing in common. They believe in Christian marriage and the commitment they made on their wedding day.

Engaged Encounter in Lafayette
CEE has served the Lafayette Diocese since 1978. We are a community of about 15 local couples and 10 priests currently providing 8 retreats and serving about 250 couples each year. Our retreats are held at the Acadian Baptist Center in Richard, Louisiana.