Couples are required to complete either the
Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) or Catholic Engaged Encounter Course (CEE)
to get married in a Catholic Church
Catholic Engaged Encounter
The Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) is an international marriage preparation course approved by the Catholic Church worldwide. It is a weekend stay-over programme for couples to be together and to talk honestly about future lives. The CEE is for any couple who is discerning or planning to be married in the Catholic Church. It is encouraged to experience the Engaged Encounter as early as possible.
Marriage Preparation Course
The Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) was formed in 1983 with the intention of help couples looking towards marriage. The MPC is a 6-week, once a week programme which aims to prepare couples for the sacrament of matrimony, and also as future parents and members of the Christian community. The programme is designed to help couples achieve a Christ-centered relationship, and also to develop loving communication and commitment within the relationship.
Comparison Between Both Programmes:
Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE)
- 1 Stayover EE Weekend Programme
(Friday 8pm to Sunday 6pm) - 12 EE Weekends In a Year
- $240 Per Couple, Inclusive of Accomodation and Food
- Suggested Booking Time: 9-12 Months In Advance
Marriage Preparation Course (MPC)
- Total of 6 MPC Sessions, 4-5 Hours Each
(3 Sunday Mornings at CSC , 3 Sessions at Presenting Couples’ Venue) - 4 MPC Courses In a Year (Held Quarterly)
- $200 Per Couple
- Suggested Booking Time: 6 Months In Advance
Contact Details:
Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE)
- Website: http://www.ceespore.sg/
- Email: ceespore@catholic.org.sg
- Phone: +65 6782 3912
Marriage Preparation Course (MPC)
- Website: http://www.catholicsg.info/mpc/welcome/
- Email: MPCSingapore@gmail.com
- Phone: Please Contact Via Email