The Prepare/Enrich assessment and Catholic Workbook for Couples is the clear choice for your parish and diocese. From marriage preparation to enrichment, sponsor couple selection to deacon formation, Prepare/Enrich does it all. Backed by over 40 years of research and having received the Censor Librorum’s declaration of Nihil Obstat & Imprimatur, you can feel confident using a tool that’s both faith-aligned and effective.
Facilitators in 145+ Diocese across US & Canada
Enhances Your Programs
Marriage Preparation
Prepare/Enrich is perfect for engaged couples, those discerning marriage, or couples seeking convalidation or remarriage. Meet with couples one-on-one, or as part of a broader course, workshop, or retreat.
Newlywed Outreach
Go farther than checking the box on marriage prep and implement the Marriage Catechumenate through focused support for couples and community bonding beyond the wedding day through the early years of marriage.
Marriage Enrichment
Invest in couples through marriage enrichment by including Prepare/Enrich in a small group or retreat setting, or as part of other roles couples take on in the church like sponsor couples, and Deacon formation.
Designed For Catholic Couples
The Catholic version provides custom selected questions based on your couple’s unique background and relationship.
Core Relationship
Building blocks that lay the groundwork for every relationship include:
- Communication
- Conflict
- Finances
- Intimacy
- Catholic Beliefs
Personal Factors
Individuality and preferences influence the relationship. Gain insight into:
- Personality
- Habits
- Assertiveness & Self-confidence
- Avoidance & Partner Dominance
- Roles & Responsibility
Catholic Beliefs
Catholicism is a way of life. Specific Catholic customizations cover:
- Natural family planning
- Marriage as a sacrament
- Attending mass
- Raising children
- Living out Catholic values
Children & Parenting
Parenting has a colossal impact on a couple’s relationship. Topics include:
- Planning for a family
- Parenting
- Step-parenting
- Intergenerational issues
- Adoption/Foster Care
Life & Career
Personal life choices add complexity for couples. Aspects include:
- Health
- Leisure Time
- Stress (wedding, military, general)
- Military Life & Deployment
- Role transitions (55+)
Culture & Family
Culture and family add nuance to the relationship. Questions explore:
- Ethnic/Cultural differences
- Family & Friends
- Family Closeness & Flexibility
- Couple Closeness & Flexibility
- Value/Belief system differences
The Facilitator Report
Assessment results are compiled into a robust Facilitator Report, which includes personal details, how satisfied each person is, and how aligned they are as a couple. It’s jam-packed with groundbreaking insights to spark conversation with your couple.
Report includes:
- Couple type classification and results summary
- Scores on overall satisfaction and idealism
- How each person answered specific questions
- Profiles on both stress and personality for each person
- Skill-building exercise recommendations
Prepare/Enrich makes it easy for you to understand and unpack the results by providing ready-to-read feedback on every page.
Facilitator Training
Choose from two convenient training options, or check with your diocese – they may already have a Trainer or training opportunity available.
ONLINE TRAINING
- Access training content immediately
- Get certified in 3 hours or less
- Complete at your own pace from anywhere
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
- Hosted by a local expert Trainer
- Commit to a date to complete training
- Meet and interact with professionals like you
How it Works
Prepare/Enrich’s proven method (assessment + discussion + skill-building) increases relationship satisfaction and has the power to lower the risk of divorce by 31%.
Feedback Made Simple
The Catholic Workbook for Couples simplifies next steps for Facilitators and empowers couples to build relationship skills. Each section opens with Catechism references, specifically connecting the topic to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- 25+ skill-building exercises
- Use in session or assign as homework
- Available in Spanish
Additionally, Conversation Cards are available to support in-session work, and the Discussion Guide for Couples is a game-changing resource to reinforce what you’ve covered in-session.
Explore the sample report
Learn how to use Prepare/Enrich with couples to provide personalized insights
Facilitator Dashboard
Manage the couples in your care with ease.
- Invite couples to take the assessment
- Access reports for each couple
- Control prepaid scoring credits
- Review training videos
- Download resources and feedback materials
Unlock your Facilitator dashboard as soon as you complete training.
“There is really nothing quite like Prepare/Enrich in the world of premarital inventories today. The skill-building workbook is a great help. Couples grow in their ability to express themselves and become closer right before your eyes!”
Associate Director of Family Life MinistryArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston
“Both clergy and couples have been impressed with Prepare/Enrich. Couples find the items and exercises relevant to their lives and easy to use. Clergy have reported more engaged and meaningful conversations with couples.”
Director of Dept. of Marriage & FamilyDiocese of Cleveleand
“I could not believe how accurately the Facilitator Report described the couple’s relationship. Prepare/Enrich is the assessment of choice for our archdiocese.”
Deacon, Archdiocese Marriage Committee MemberArchdiocese of Santa Fe
