Discussion Inventories in Marriage Prep

All marriage preparation programs include lots of opportunities for couples to discuss and understand each other better.  Most programs make arrangements for couples to take a discussion inventory - either FOCCUS or FACET -- to facilitate this understanding and communication.

Both of these inventories pose questions that are intended to open up areas for discussion under a number of different topics. There will be opportunities for couples to review their results with facilitators, but they are encouraged to begin a dialogue with each other as soon as they are finished.

Topics include:

• Family of Origin
• Roles in Marriage
• Budget/Finances
• Values
• Habits
• Work/Family Issues
• Friends and Interests
• Sexuality/Intimacy
• Commitment
• Communication
• Parenting
• Faith/Practice/Spirituality
• Catholic Teaching
• Cohabitation
• Find insights on all these topics at www.foryourmarriage.org and www.portumatrimonio.org