Our biggest takeaway is to invite Jesus in our wedding, esp. our married life. The weekend helped us to recognize God in every aspect of our lives and our relationship. It helped us realize how God fills our insecurities as individuals so that our relationship would be peaceful in every way. For us, the highlight of our weekend was every moment of the weekend as we were able to focus on God and on each other. Before the weekend, we were already putting Christ at the center of our relationship – After the weekend, re recognized and acknowledged how peaceful and how God gave everything in our relationship because of seeking him first. We would recommend the weekend because it reminds couples to put Christ at the center of their relationship.
Carlo Cruz and Rain Alday – November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
Attending the Discovery Weekend was the best decision we’ve made so far. It helped us know ourselves better, our partner, our spirituality and relationship with God. I will never forget the dialogue I had with my partner. I can’t help but be emotional every time I read his love letters to me. There were a lot of things I learned in this seminar but my biggest takeaway is that if the couple put God in the center of their marriage, they will survive any trials that may come their way. I would like to encourage all couples (even those who are not yet engaged) to attend Discovery Weekend and see for themselves the miracle that God can bring to their relationship.
Aldrin and Abby– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
The weekend helped us understand ourselves as individuals and as a couple. We were equipped with additional tools to supplement the ways we communicate. After the weekend, we became closer to God and more certain about each other and our future together. We recommend it to couples serious about building a life together, even before engagement.
Mari and Loreen– November 4 – 6, 2016 DW
Dialogue is one of the most helpful tools in communicating with each other as a couple. We appreciate how the DW in general has able to equip us with various tools to better understand and work on our issues harmoniously and lovingly. Topics discussed were highly relevant, inspiring and full of learning. It was a transformational and life changing process and we’re so thankful to the team for their selfless service. This weekend would not have been possible without their love and support. May God continue to bless DE and the good work that you do.
Frances and Enzo – November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
The Discovery Weekend definitely filled up our love tanks. It helped us to understand love on a different level. The couple sharing and talks helped us to solidify our relationship not only to one another but also to ourselves and our God. We would definitely recommend this to our couple family and friends. We hope we can come back to volunteer because it is really inspiring to witness the love shared by each attendees.
Glen & Rhea – November 4-6, 2016 Participant
Beyond our expectations. This definitely helped us as a couple, just like other couples for the past decades. The DW focused on positive, negative, practical and biblical points. We feel fulfilled after the DW and we were definitely recommended it to others. Excellent Rating – Congratulations!!!
Ernest & Cynthia– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
DW was the best investment we made so far for our marriage. It helped us learn more things about each other, even after more than 9 years together. The importance of dialogue and focusing on feelings were our biggest takeaways. Hearing from couple sharers on real-life experiences was very inspiring for us. We definitely recommend DW to couples who are about to enter the sacrament of matrimony to help prepare them for the chapter they are about to start, to give them the tools for a successful marriage.
We/I thought we/I knew everything about our/my partners already. Being together for a long time already. We did not know how the DW will affect our relationship. Although we heard nothing but good things about DW, we were still reluctant at first. We had reservations. Everything was set in place and put into proper perspective through DW. Hearing from experienced couples and being in the presence of other couples and their love stories only helped deepen our relationship with each other. We enjoyed indeed, all in God’s community, blessed by his presence. Our experience strengthened what we already have. The experience supported our foundation more. Thank you and more power to the DW community.
Lorenz and Nika – November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
I enjoyed the MEI (Marriage Expectation Inventory) the most. Me and my partner were able to establish our negotiables and non-negotiables. I am now even more excited to face and go through life with my partner. I would definitely recommend this retreat to my friends.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
Andrew and I learned about the Discovery Weekend through our friends and some encouraged us to take it even before we get engaged and iron things out. Our biggest takeaways actually are all the insights and learnings we’re heard that we’re sure we won’t hear anywhere else. We learned the discussion on feelings, wedding at CANA and MEI. Highlights were the Service of Reconciliation, sharing of communion and of course the dialogue. DW has helped us understand each other better, and express our feelings better. Sweet na kami dati, mas sweet pa kami ngayon, all thanks to the DW. We’d definitely recommend this DW to others simply because, it encourage you to constantly pursue your partner and further nurture your relationship.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
How to use the dialogue as a mean of communication. We are now closer and we know each other better. Reconciliation!!! I like the part when we wrote all our sins and burned them. We feel light and less baggage. Because it really helped us as couple, specially couples like us who are starting.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
Discovery Weekend helped us open up more as a couple, love the imperfections and the decision to truly love the partner. The weekend, provide us highly recommended lecturer that we can reflect to and share with our partner. The highlight for us was the second day, the part of understanding between the couple. We were improved after the weekend, we were dare to truly accept one another and decide our plans for the future. I recommend Discovery Weekend because it will provide couples the Bird’s eye view of what marriage is all about. How God is present in each one of us and how are we dare to help in the community. Thank you so much DW.
Kokoy and Aleli – November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
DW help me grow as a person. Enriched my faith in God. Be closer to my partner. I help people who are getting married to have a structural and know your partner.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
The Discovery Weekend is a refreshing experience. We really discovered ourselves as an individual and as an individual and as a couple. We highly recommend it to couples planning to get married.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
We match as a couple and we are improving. It gave us the tools to communicate more effectively. Because it helps set couple expectations.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
We would just like to thank all who helped and took time to serve during the weekend. It was truly an experience worth sharing and passing down to friends and family.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
Communication that is structured helps a couple solve their issues and strengthen their relationship.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
The overall experience. We know more about each other. Thanks!!! I Love DW!!
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
DW helped us realize and understand about marriage life waits for us after the Sacrament of marriage. It gived us the knowledge and feelings of understanding, contentment, and Love, the real true Love.
– November 4 – 6, 2016 Participant
Made us realize the importance of communication. It enlightened us to grow and appreciate each other’s feelings. Putting God at the center of our lives. Couple- Sharing, about Morality and Sexuality. Refreshing and enlightened. We recommend DW, because it would really help you grow as a couple.
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
Our biggest takeaway was how to Dialogue: DEER and LOVE ?
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
We really liked and enjoyed the DW experience. We had little expectations coming in but we left with so much gain. This is in knowing ourselves better. Our relationship with our partner and that with God.
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
I could say that joining the Discovery Weekend is a milestone in our relationship. Like they said you can never be too prepared for the world of marriage thus this seminar gives us the necessary tools to start at. As a couple, the dialogue helped us on realizing how compatible we are as an engaged couple. We were given the opportunity to discuss topics that we have never discussed like financial matters. This enabled us to get to know one another. We both look forward to what lies ahead of us equipped with the learnings from Discovery Weekend.
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
I strongly recommend the Discovery Weekend to engaged couple to guide them to a life-loving commitment and location of love as spouses and partners.
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
The highlight for us would be learning how to dialogue with each other. It has made a difference in the way we converse. Thank you all the people involved in organizing this event, You’ve helped us set a strong foundation to our marriage. ?
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
The Dialogue part helped the most. We were able to communicate without judging and listen without prejudice but talk with pure care and love. The sharing of real couples. Everything is real Love. Tendency for arguments is communication even for petty things. It encompass all aspect of preparation in marriage.
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
Understanding each other as a couple and that being vulnerable is very important to have a common understanding. Being honest with your feelings is a primary key to help learn or improve your relationship. Strengthened Trust and Openness. Dialogue and Love Letter. More Compatible with your partner. It opens up underlying problems. It is couple-found or couple development and it will bring the couple closer to the Lord.
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant
This event is really an eye-opener to couples. This really helped us to know more about each other and to learn from other couples. This really is a great surprise even the guys.
– November 4-6, 2016 Participant