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(Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) is a premarital inventory designed for helping engaged couple to explore pertinent issues related to their marriage. It has been developed since 1985. It is considered to be one of the most popular and effective tools for marriage preparation nowadays.
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It is suitable for individuals with varied backgrounds;
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A couple can learn about the strengths and areas for growth in their relationship within a short period of time;
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The questionnaire covers 18 areas in marriage:
- Life style expectations
- Personality match
- Communication
- Religion and values
- In-law relationship
- Finances
- Marriage covenant
- Remarried couples
- Dual careers
- Friends and interests
- Personal issue
- Problem-solving
- Parenting
- Sexuality
- Readiness issues
- Interfaith marriage
- Family of origin
- Cohabiting couples
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A couple can learn about the strengths and areas for growth in their relationship within a short period of time;
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Office Hours: $2,200 for each couple (Daytime of weekdays: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)
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Non-office Hours: $3,200 for each couple (Evening hours and weekend: Monday to Friday, 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, 9 am to 12 noon)
The assessment includes 2-3 sessions totaling 5 to 6 hours (appointments must be scheduled with a counselor).
Service languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
Registration
Please complete the registration form below and submit payment.
Individuals who are divorced or separated please contact our staff by phone first. Inquiry phone: 2810 1225
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For Catholics (Couples in which one or both of them are Catholic are welcome to join.) |
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1/ Fill in the application from APPLICATION FORM
2/ Please send the application from and a cheque payable to "The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council" to the following address: Marriage and Family Enrichment Centre, The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council. Room 883, 8/F, Block 2, Catholic Diocese Centre, 16 Caine Road, Hong Kong.
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Deposit the relevant amount into our Hong Kong HSBC bank account 002-220093-003 (online transfer or ATM), and email the deposit slip or screenshot along with the registration form to [email protected]
Please note: Starting from September 2025, the FOCCUS premarital assessment service for parishioners will include a 45-minute online lesson on "Natural Family Planning." Class dates will be arranged with the counselor after successful registration.
During non-peak periods: the waiting time is about one month; during peak periods: the waiting time is about two to three months (depending on the number of applicants).
The service will be completed within 6 months from the first meeting. |
1/ Fill in the application from APPLICATION FORM
2/ Please send the application form and a cheque payable to "The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council" to the following address:
Counselling and Training Centre, The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council. Room 101, 1/F, Low Block, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
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Deposit the fee to HSBC Account 002-220093-003, and email the deposit slip or screenshot along with the registration form to[email protected] or by fax 2526 3376 or by mail to the above address.
Please note: The waiting time is approximately two to three months (depending on the number of applicants).
The service will be completed within 6 months from the first meeting.
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Registration cannot be transferred to other people. The enrolled couple should come together.
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Couples are recommended to submit their application at least 6 months before the wedding date.
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Fees are not refundable.
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Participants shall notify the change of appointment 24 hours in advance, otherwise $200 will be charged as administration fee.
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If Typhoon Signal No.8 or above / the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal / the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued 3 hours before the session, the course on that day will be cancelled and there will be substitution for the course.
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We are unable to process your application until we have received BOTH the application form and proof of payment. We do NOT reserve seats without a completed application that is paid in full.
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We reserve the right for the final decision.
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For remarriage individual or couples, please register for the service upon the completion of the legal procedures of divorce petition.
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CONTACT US
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The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council - Marriage and Family Enrichment Centre 16 Caine Road, Hong Kong.
Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 12pm Sundays and public holidays: Closed
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The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council - Counselling and Training Centre Address: Room 101, 1/F, Low Block, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong (MTR Sheung Wan Station, Exit E2)
Tel: 2810 1104
Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 12pm Sundays and public holidays: Closed |