Resources for using
For Better and For Ever
For Better & For Ever
is a TOOB ("teach out of the Box") program, i.e., the books and the
resources listed here should provide the information you need to set
up the program and train sponsor/mentor couples. If
you need additional assistance, we can help by phone &
email...or even come to your location to Train
Sponsor/Mentor Couples.
Video/DVD Training Materials.
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A Picture is worth a thousand
words! These video training materials may provide all the
information you need to train sponsor/mentor couples.
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Narrator's text from the
training videos/DVD. (free to read/copy)
Resources for Sponsor/Mentor Couples.
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Explanation of Key Concepts of For Better & For Ever.
<Don't miss this!
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Using For Better & For Ever and
Sponsor/Mentor Couples in your church or educational setting.
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What is a
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The
value of
Sponsor/Mentor Couples by Rob Ruhnke
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Importance of the
Homework, and how to make
sure it gets done!
- Teaching engaged couples how to pray.
- Follow-up beyond the wedding ceremony < Super important!
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For use with Training Video/DVD:
"Discussion Questions"
for couples.
Resources for Dioceses/Parishes/Marriage educators
We are serious about providing support! All it will cost you is a phone call! These are some of our most important resources for leadership folks in dioceses and parishes and marriage educators:
- Assistance On-Line & by Phone. Marriage Preparation Resources also provides free on-line assistance to Pastors / Marriage Educators / Engaged Couples who send email questions about "getting married" or about the use of For Better & For Ever.
- Surveys and Lists. Dioceses and parishes can use these to gather data from parishes to achieve better services for engaged and married couples.
- Local support folks < Click to find someone who lives near you.
- Training Sessions. You can attend a Training Session or ask us to direct a Training Session where you are.
- Certification to be a Trainer.
These are additional practical tools...you can use what others have found useful!
- Practical Steps for using For Better & For Ever and Sponsor/Mentor Couples in your church or educational setting.
- Evaluation of For Better and For Ever... < Please help with this very important project!
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Informational Session.
Outline for a meeting at your church.
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A Plan for Recruiting Sponsor/Mentor
Couples
from your church.
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Sample letter to clergy
from diocesan Family Life Office (for clergy bulletin)
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Pulpit announcements. (Recruiting. Information
Evening about marriage.)
- Bulletin inserts.
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Sample recruiting
letter..from pastor.
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"Recommitment" ceremony for
Sponsor/Mentor Couples (including form to be signed)
- History & Analysis of Marriage Preparation Programs by Rob Ruhnke.
- How to evaluate our personal attitudes about dating/engaged couples.
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The Value of using Sponsor/Mentor
couples by Bill Lohmann