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Forming Deacons and Strengthening Marriages in Service to the Church.

FOCCUS® supports deacons and their wives on the journey of formation, nurturing both their sacramental marriage and their shared vocation to ministry.

Deacon Formation Inventory

A Marriage Formation Resource for a Life of Service.

The FOCCUS® Deacon Formation Inventory helps married couples discerning and preparing for the diaconate deepen communication, strengthen unity, and reflect on their shared call to serve.

Developed in collaboration with diocesan formation teams, this tool invites couples to explore both their marriage relationship and the unique dimensions of ministry life.

Faith-centered questions tailored to the diaconal vocation

Strengthens marital communication and spiritual intimacy

Encourages prayerful dialogue between spouses and formation directors

Supports discernment and selection processes

Strong Marriages Strengthen Ministry

Ordained service flows from the grace of marriage. FOCCUS® helps deacon couples
keep their relationship at the heart of their vocation, supporting both pastoral
effectiveness and family harmony.

“Our diaconal journey drew us closer to each other and to Christ. FOCCUS® gave us language for both.”
Deacon and Wife

Archdiocese of Omaha

Integrate FOCCUS® Into Your Diaconate Formation.

Many diocesan programs use the FOCCUS® Deacon Formation Inventory as part of their candidate selection and ongoing formation process.

Our team partners with directors to provide training, materials, and support to make implementation simple and effective.

Features:

  • Facilitator certification available for formation staff
  • Custom reporting and discussion guides
  • Training via Zoom, in-person, or self-paced modules

Contact Sheila Simpson for Implementation Support

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