FOCCUS - 4th Edition Information (Fall 2013)
FOCCUS - 4th Edition FAQ Sheet (Fall 2013)
Quick Score Answer Sheet-English
(4th Edition 2014 Copyright)
Quick Score Answer Sheet-Spanish
Rich Harter, M.T.S. Director 414-758-2215 harterr@archmil.org
Emily Burds Associate Director 414-758-2213 burdse@archmil.org
Annette Basaldua Administrative Assistant 414-758-2201 basalduaa@archmil.org
Tori Pohl Program and Events Coordinator, NFP Consultant 414-758-2241 pohlt@archmil.org
ForYourMarriage.org may have the answers.
The Marriage & Family Life Office will host Facilitator Trainings in English (E) and Spanish (S) on the following dates:
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops notes that the majority of dioceses throughout the United States strongly encourage or require the use of premarital inventory as part of the marriage preparation process. In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and throughout Wisconsin, the inventory used most widely is called FOCCUS — Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study.
FOCCUS is an internationally used inventory for couples preparing for marriage. It is not a test, but is rather a tool to help couples learn more about themselves and the manner in which they relate to their partner. FOCCUS and other similar inventories, can be very useful for diagnosing areas of both strength and weakness in couple communication.
In many cases, the FOCCUS inventory is administered by a FOCCUS couple: a married couple who has been trained in how to administer and score the inventory and how to discuss possible areas of of concern. In other cases, a priest, deacon, or pastoral associate would administer the inventory.
Remember, a minimum of six months preparation is required for all marriages in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Therefore, it is best to schedule your FOCCUS inventory early in your marriage preparation – preferably prior to attending an Engaged Enrichment Conference.
For more information about FOCCUS, or the particular requirements of your parish, please contact your pastor, deacon, or pastoral associate.
To find out more about FOCCUS Inc., USA please visit their website: http://www.foccusinc.com/
3501 South Lake Dr. PO Box 070912 Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912
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