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The FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory. To get a sense of the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory, view the 10 sample questions below taken randomly from the 151 basic and 33 optional items in the inventory. Each individual answers separately: Agree, Disagree or Uncertain.
- Foccus Inventory
A 5 Step Process Worth Taking! Couples meet with a FOCCUS...
- Foccus Inventory
A 5 Step Process Worth Taking! Couples meet with a FOCCUS Facilitator, who then distributes the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory to the couple--either via online access or in paper-pencil form. Don't have a FOCCUS Facilitator yet? Find a FOCCUS Facilitator in your area »
In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of Catholic Foccus test questions to assist couples in their preparation for marriage. The Foccus Test covers various areas, including communication, conflict resolution, finances, spirituality, and intimacy.
In 2009, FOCCUS, Inc. USA conducted a factor analysis of all items on the FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Inventory. Initial factoring used a random sample of 2,000 couples who had completed the inventory between 1996 and 2005 and were cross validated using a second, equally large random sample.
This questionnaire is designed to help identify strengths and potential trouble-spots in your relationship. Most of the questions have no “right” answers; the important thing is for you to state clearly your perceptions in each case. Do not talk about the inventory until after you have filled it out individually.
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.
• Introduce the basic expectations of Catholic marriage • Begin the prenuptial investigation form (refer to “Notes on Completing Prenuptial Investigation” at the end of this section) • Give the FOCCUS or Prepare/Enrich inventory. (If the inventory was taken by the couple before meeting with the priest or deacon, review the results.
