Marriage Preparation Inventory

• Background of the FOCCUS Inventory
• How it Works
• Frequently asked Questions
• Sample Questions

After a couple takes the inventory, a parish member or marriage preparation team member will conduct a follow-up session with the engaged couple which focuses on key areas of the FOCCUS test. In most cases, this requires only one meeting. However when several differences in critical areas are evident, more follow up sessions may be necessary.

At the completion of this process, the priest, deacon, parish director or pastoral minister (with input from designated marriage preparation ministers) will proceed with your marriage unless a serious obstacle arises that might prevent you from entering a permanent marriage. (These my include: inability to assume the obligations of marriage due to psychological causes, an expressed intention to deny the other a permanent and exclusive union, a decision by either to permanently prevent children and refusal of the Catholic to make every effort to provide for the Catholic formation of children.)

There will be two FOCCUS Facilitator Trainings this fall - October 25th or November 15th. The FOCCUS inventory continues to be an invaluable tool required by the Wisconsin Bishops for preparing couples for a healthy and fruitful life together. These trainings are for anyone your parish asks to serve as facilitators for the FOCCUS inventory – be that deacons, priests or lay couples.  If you do not have someone in this role, please invite those you think would be a good fit for this. Contact Loree Nauertz with any questions.

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October 25, 2025
Where: St. Peter Church in Cameron
When: Saturday, October 25th
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
*Cost: $60 per person, or per couple  
Registration: [email protected] or (715) 234-5044
*cost covers the facilitator manual, snacks and lunch   

November 15, 2025
Where: St. Mary Church in Tomahawk
When: Saturday, November 8th
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
*Cost: $60 per person, or per couple  
Registration: [email protected] or (715) 234-5044
*cost covers the facilitator manual, snacks and lunch