How to Prepare to Be a Trainer of Sponsor Couples
A practical guide to preparing yourself to train Sponsor Couples, plus resources for growing in the areas that matter most: family of origin, communication, prayer, and more.
For Better & For Ever® Video Introduction
A short introduction to For Better & For Ever® — what it is, and how it helps couples prepare for a lifelong marriage.
Marriage License Discounts for Couples Who Complete Premarital Education
How to get a discount on your marriage license fee in Texas or Minnesota by completing premarital education — plus general Texas marriage license requirements.
Helping Couples Open Up: A Sponsor Couple’s Guide
What to do when an engaged couple seems reticent or is just going through the motions — real techniques experienced Sponsor Couples use to build trust, invite honest sharing, and know what to expect along the way.
How Can We Be Sure We’re Teaching Our Engaged Couple Everything They Should Know?
A guide for new Sponsor Couple teams worried about “teaching everything” — and why the real goal is guiding dialogue, not delivering complete instruction.
Leading For Better & For Ever® in a Group Setting
A guide for parish leaders, based on insights from John Mungham. Watch the companion video found in this resource for the full conversation.
Parish Information Evening: An Outline for Church Leaders
A ready-to-use outline for hosting a parish marriage information evening — from welcome packets and opening prayer to core content and Q&A.
Sponsor Couple® Ministry: A Peer-to-Peer Journey That Benefits Everyone
What makes Sponsor Couple® ministry different from traditional marriage prep, why the model took decades to emerge in the Church, and the surprising way it ends up enriching the sponsor couples’ own marriages.
A Parish Plan for Formation for Marriage & Family Life
A complete parish plan for forming couples in marriage and family life — covering remote and proximate preparation, immediate pre-wedding formation, and follow-up after the wedding, with ready-to-use bulletin and pulpit language included.
Why Marriage Preparation Is a Gift: to Each Other and to God
Marriage preparation strengthens your relationship while helping you enter the sacrament with intention, faith, and confidence.
