marriage & Family Life

This page contains programs and information that promote marriage and family life in the Diocese of Fargo. They are under the direction of the department of Catholic Education and Formation.

Click on the following links for:

Marriage Preparation Weekends

Sponsoring Couple Training

Programs to support Married Life

FOCCUS - FOCCUS is an acronym meaning Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding and Study.  It is an internationally used inventory for marriage preparation.  The tool is a self-diagnostic instrument designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship.  To learn more about the FOCCUS Inventory, contact Jennie Korsmo at the number below or visit the FOCCUS Web site at www.foccusinc.com.

New policy on Marriage preparation - the Diocese of Fargo has implemented a policy on the Instruction of Natural Family Planning for Couples Preparing for Marriage.  The intent is to help couples prepare for marriage in the Catholic teachings of love and life.

Fertility Appreciation

What have you done for your marriage today? is a new Web site sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic Communications Campaign.  This Web site provides information, skills, inspiration, and resources to help couples who are married or who are thinking about getting married.  Click here to check out the site.

For more information on Family Life and Marriage Preparation, please contact:

Diocese of Fargo
5201 Bishops Blvd., Suite A
Fargo, ND 58104-7605
Phone: 701-356-7900
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