The Marriage Readiness Diagnostic
A Tribunal Judge's Five-Pillar Operative Assessment for Engaged Catholics
Nearly every nullity case I have written carried, somewhere in its history, warning signs the couple did not recognize before their wedding day. Many couples confess afterwards, "Father, if someone had asked us these questions, we would have seen the truth."
Beyond Pious Answers: Operative Jurisprudence
Standard Marriage Course questionnaires often ask what you know you should answer. This diagnostic is structured differently. Drawing from twenty years of tribunal presidency, it presents operative scenario questions designed to uncover how you and your fiancé(e) actually think, decide, and act in real life.
Answer with complete honesty. The strength of your future marriage rests not on achieving a perfect score, but on opening genuine, unvarnished conversations between you, your fiancé(e), and the priest preparing you for the sacrament.
Free · 20 Questions · Private & Confidential · Instant Pastoral Readout
What You Will Receive
1. Operative Canonical Profile
A breakdown of your real readiness across the 5 canonical pillars of consent (CCC 1625).
2. Private Pastoral Report
A personalized summary emailed directly to you for quiet reflection with your fiancé(e).
3. Marriage Course Discussion Guide
Concrete discussion prompts to bring directly into your Marriage Preparation Course and meetings with your pastor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do standard marriage preparation quizzes often fail?
Standard quizzes test notional knowledge (what you know you ought to say). They make it easy to give ideal, virtuous answers that mask underlying hesitations, pressure, or lack of capacity.
Does this replace our parish Marriage Course or Pre-Cana program?
No. It is an educational tool designed to enhance parish Marriage Courses (Pre-Cana) and help priests conduct deeper, more fruitful canonical interviews.
Are our diagnostic responses private?
Yes. Your responses are strictly confidential and generated automatically for your personal reflection and pastoral guidance.