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A quick checkup before you decide to walk up the aisle
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FOR YOUR MARRIAGE.ORG
Readiness for marriage cannot be scientifically measured, but an inventory helps engaged couples to make sure that they have discussed the most important issues. These are NOT tests, but rather instruments that prompt discussion on sometimes sensitive issues.- Catholic Couple Checkup: A comprehensive premarital inventory with an illustrative report and discussion guide that can be sent to a priest or mentor couple to discuss with the engaged couple. Promoted by The Marriage Group, the Catholic Couple Checkup can be used together with their popular online marriage preparation program (comes free with the program) or separately by couples.
- FACET: A tool for assessing the relationship of a couple planning to be married. It helps the couple find topics they have not discussed, and, with the encouragement of a facilitator, it enables them to have positive, productive conversations. For more information, call (207) 775-4757, or e-mail: [email protected].
- FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) and ReFoccus (for couples entering a second marriage: (402) 551-9003.
- Fully Engaged: A Catholic catechetical pre-marriage inventory that carries a Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. This inventory also uses a catechetical workbook for engaged couples, facilitator’s guide, free training DVD and follow-up e-mails for the first year. Call (800) 624-9019 to order a preview kit.
- Intercommunications Publishing, Inc.: PMI (Premarital Inventory), RMI (Remarital Inventory), VMI (Validating Marriage Inventory), IMI (Intermarriage Inventory) – Marriage inventories to prepare couples for every marriage situation. (800) 999-0680
- PREPARE/ENRICH: Starts with an online inventory that customizes content to the unique relationship stage (dating, engaged, married) and structure (cohabiting, second marriage, etc.). Facilitators offer feedback and teach relationship skills. Catholic, interfaith, Spanish versions are available. (800) 331-1661.
- Relate Inventory: An online survey developed by the Marriage Study Consortium at BYU: bit.ly/3VTZEv4.
- To Trust Again Inventory (Remarriage): (800) 397-2282