If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. Mulalley, 26, of Eureka, Calif. Sgt 1st Class Matthew I. Leggett, 39, of Ruskin, Florida. Sgt 1st Class Samuel C. Hairston, 35, of Houston, Texas. Greene, 55, of Schenectady, N. , of Lumber Bridge, North Carolina.

How long have you been together. 2 years and 4 months. How long have you been engaged for. Happiest thing about being engaged so far. Saddest or scariest thing about being engaged so far. My best friends reactions were pretty lack luster. They were more excited about an acquaintance of ours getting married.

Is a live-in experience when couples planning marriage spend the time together to concentrate on each other and their future marriage relationship free from the tensions, pressures and interruptions of daily life and the preparations for the wedding. The talks and presentations were drawn from the presenters own personal life experiences which was so much more appealing than just boring lectures.

What is Catholic Engaged Encounter? The weekend is open to any engaged couple wanting to prepare for a deeper, more meaningful life together in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church according to its Church law. For more information about just what happens on a weekend, click here.

Engaged Encounter is for any man and woman who desire a richer, fuller and more prayerful life together in their marriage. A WEDDING IS A DAY.