The FOCCUS® Difference

Faith-Based. Research-Validated. Proven Effective.

FOCCUS® (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) is not just a questionnaire — it’s a ministry of encounter.

Each inventory is built on decades of pastoral experience and psychometric testing to ensure reliability, validity, and real-world impact.

Evidence You Can Trust. Outcomes You Can Measure.

Independent studies — including analyses by The Gallup Organization, Creighton University, and international educational bodies — confirm FOCCUS®’s exceptional reliability and positive impact on marriage outcomes.

Research Highlights:

• Reliability: Cronbach Alpha of .921 (significantly high internal consistency)
• Predictive Validity: FOCCUS® scores highly correlated with long-term marital
  satisfaction (Williams & Jurich, Purdue University)
• Proven Impact: 93% of couples said FOCCUS® helped them prepare for marriage
  (2014 survey)
• Economic Impact: UK Department of Education study found FOCCUS® delivered a
  “staggering public benefit of $11.50 per $1 invested.”

Why It Works for Couples

It’s Built for Conversation, Not Correction.

FOCCUS® helps couples discover how their values, habits, and hopes align and where they differ in a spirit of faith and compassion.

Unlike personality tests or counseling tools, FOCCUS® facilitates guided dialogue,
encouraging each couple to grow in understanding rather than judgment.

Core Principles:

• Conversation over correction
• Self-awareness through dialogue
• Grace-based growth
• Facilitated learning in community

Why It Works for Facilitators

Empowering Ministers and Mentors to Serve with Confidence.

Facilitators love FOCCUS® because it’s flexible, faithful, and built on decades of ministry insight.

Every facilitator training includes not only methodology but also theology, giving leaders the pastoral confidence to accompany couples well.

Global Impact

From Omaha to the World.

Since 1985, FOCCUS® has reached over one million couples across 30+ countries, helping clergy and lay leaders strengthen marriage preparation and enrichment in every cultural and linguistic context.

Trusted by Catholic dioceses worldwide — and used across many Christian traditions.

Faith and Science in Harmony

Because God’s Design for Love Deserves Both Wisdom and Evidence.

Every FOCCUS® resource unites Catholic theology with the best of social science. Our work honors both the sacramental mystery of marriage and the measurable value of effective communication.