— TOBET4Engaged for Organizations —
Prepare for a Happy, Holy, & Life-Long Marriage
Our resources cover practical topics of marriage preparation precisely through the lens of the Theology of the Body.
The Problem
Engaged couples often don’t understand:
- What marriage is
- Why they should wait
- God’s design for marriage
- The depth and meaning of love
- How to live out married life, in practice
The Solution
TOBET4Engaged makes the profound reality of marriage available to everyone through approachable diagrams and easy-to-follow explanations.
The Problem: We Live in a Society
The family is meant to be the bedrock of society, the ground on which politics, culture, education, and every interpersonal relationship is established. But an ancient wound runs deep through the human race. What should build, destroys. What should bring together, falls apart. What should be the model of truth and sincerity instead symbolizes unfaithfulness and betrayal.
Divorce, estrangement, and promiscuous behavior permeate modern society—an echo of darkness ringing through every age. The search for love, frustrated anew, finds fulfillment only in a love older than time itself.
The Solution: TOBET4Engaged
Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body begins with a meditation on the beginning. What was life like, in the beginning? What was marriage like? What were Adam and Eve like? Through the words of the Gospel and of Genesis, Pope John Paul expounds a faithful and holistic view of marriage and man’s identity as an image of the Trinity.
Our Theology of the Body Marriage Preparation Program, TOBET4Engaged, is a flexible, holistic program that covers practical, down-to-earth topics in order to form couples to live healthy, holy marriages. Some of them include:
- Communication
- Family of Origin
- Conflict Resolution
- Finances
- Family Planning
TOBET4Engaged goes even deeper. It examines all these practical topics precisely through the lens of St. John Paul’s Theology of the Body. Couples develop familiarity with TOB themes and deepen their understanding of the “whys behind the whats” of the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage and sexuality. Some common TOB themes include:
- The “Spousal” Meaning of the Human Body
- Masculinity & Femininity: Archetypes, Not Stereotypes
- The Sacramental Vision of Marriage
- Marital Love as a Person-to-Person Encounter
- And more!
Benefits of Using TOBET4Engaged
Diagrams
TOBET4Engaged is not a block of difficult-to-read text, but overflows with diagrams on almost every page.
Extensive use of engaging, colorful diagrams makes understanding Theology of the Body in the context of marriage easy and fun!
Theology of the Body Perspective
Embracing the whole human person, Theology of the Body does not back down from human sexuality but accepts God’s gift whole and complete.
Encounter what it truly means to be human as a gift of self, in communion with others.
Facilitator-Friendly
TOBET4Engaged makes teaching marriage preparation easy, with extensive resources including videos (for both facilitators and engaged couples!), slideshows, and a page-by-page breakdown with discussion questions, stories, and takeaways.
How does TOBET4Engaged Work?
1. Present Videos and Books
2. Follow Guided Discussions
3. Prepare for Marriage!
Who is TOBET4Engaged For?
Engaged Couples
Engaged couples of any age will appreciate TOBET4Engaged’s diagram-focused approach which makes it easy to learn and understand Theology of the Body. Journals with guided discussion questions correlate page-by-page with the book.
Facilitators
Extensive facilitator resources provide everything facilitators need to teach marriage preparation, whether in a group setting or just with one couple.
Three Languages
TOBET4Engaged is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
What’s Included?
Approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Nihil Obstat: Janet E. Smith, Ph.D., October 28, 2014
Imprimatur: +Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, D.D., Bishop of El Paso, November 5, 2014
Marriage Preparation Book
The foundation of our program, with 80 pages of diagrams, stories and thought-provoking questions, TOBET’s Theology of the Body Marriage Preparation book helps engaged couples dive into Theology of the Body as it applies to married living!
- Clear, solid Catholic teaching: Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur
- Filled with engaging diagrams and informative explanations that correspond to Facilitator Resources
- Available in English, Spanish, & Vietnamese
Marriage Preparation Journals
The journals include guided questions corresponding to the marriage preparation book. It’s available in English and Spanish.
We suggest each couple use 2 Marriage Preparation Books (one for each person) for instruction, as well as 2 Marriage Preparation Journals (one for each person) to write their personal thoughts in.
Click the image for a preview of our marriage preparation book!
Facilitator Training Videos
- Videos that explain how to facilitate marriage preparation, created by a team of Theology of the Body experts
Marriage Preparation Videos
- Videos to present to engaged couples that explain marriage preparation through the lens of Theology of the Body
Slideshows
Couples see the message as well as hear it from you!
- Electronic visual aids to assist couples (and you!) in following along
- Diagrams on slides correspond to concepts in the marriage preparation book
- Available in English and Spanish
Facilitator Guide & Resources
T4E’s Facilitator Guide and Resources include everything you need to present the program—regardless of your level of theological or ministry training.
- Page-by-page breakdown of marriage preparation books
- Includes stories, discussion questions, and takeaways
- Printable handouts, optional schedule suggestions, activities, and more!
- Available in English only
Preview the T4E Facilitator Guide
The Facilitator Resources (package) includes:
- DVD of training/presentation videos
- Digital download of Resource files
- Rights to distribute all materials to facilitators in your parish or diocese
- ONE-TIME cost, not a subscription!
Resource files include:
- Content of the program: Facilitator’s Guide E-book and Presentation slides
- Training videos (available in English only)
- Supplemental handouts/activity sheets for couples
- Tips on Presenting
- Blank Certificates of Completion: For couples AND for facilitator training!
- And more!
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Pricing for TOBET4Engaged
We offer discounts for bulk purchases of books and journals. Books are $500 a pop and journals are $1000 a pop.
Optional facilitator training is also available and varies in cost depending on the needs and situation of the diocese, school, parish, or organization.
We always work with people to figure out the pricing that works best for them.
Popular Questions
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