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HOST COUPLE CALL
Coordinator Email Address:
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Introduction
{{Personal greeting. Introduce yourself as Program Coordinator for them/their parish.}} Thank them for serving as a Host Couple. Let them know this call is an opportunity for us to check-in with you on how the Formation process went for you and your spouse as well as help them get their Circle started and navigate the website. I have a few questions to walk through with you, but is there anything specific that you would like to have answered during the call? Encourage them to ask anything, that you are here for support and assistance.
Husband Name
First
Last
Wife Name
First
Last
Host Couple Formation
When did you begin Host Couple Formation?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
When did you complete Host Couple Formation?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
How easy or difficult was it to access and navigate Host Couple Formation on the Formation series website?
Very Easy
Easy
Difficult
Very Difficult
Did you learn something in Host Couple Formation that will help you to build and strengthen your own marriage or family?
Yes
No
Do you feel equipped and empowered to host Circle gatherings for the Formation series after completing Host Couple Formation?
Yes
No
Comments:
Do you have any specific feedback on Host Couple Formation?
Planning for their TH Circle
"Have you had a chance to read the instructions on how to create your Circle and how to invite couples to join? Subject line for email is: Invite couples to join your TH Circle!" Wait for them to find the email so they have it handy. Brief description on how to create TH Circle and invite couples. Share the screen with the couple so they can see how to do this.
Do you know any couples that you would like to invite to join your Circle? Are you wanting your Circle to be a group of peer couples or couples at differing stages of their marriage?
Yes
No
How many couples? How do you plan on inviting these couples and sharing information about the Formation series? I will provide the flyer and trailer to share.
If no (couples from non-partnered parish)
: Suggest some helpful ways of identifying couples. Reach out to a parish staff person or clergy and ask for assistance in connecting with couples from the parish to participate in a small group for Together in Holiness. Request permission from Pastor to make a Mass announcement inviting interested couples to join your TH Circle. Check out any newlywed group, bible studies, mom’s group, men’s group, parents of school, or naturally existing ministry/group in your parish. If No (couples from partnered parish): Suggest some helpful ways of identifying couples based on the plan created by you and the Parish Lead to recruit participating couples. Example: Connect the couple to the Parish Lead, “Come and See” events, Meet & Greet events, after Mass sign-ups, etc. (couples from non-partnered parish): Suggest some helpful ways of identifying couples. Reach out to a parish staff person or clergy and ask for assistance in connecting with couples from the parish to participate in a small group for Together in Holiness. Request permission from Pastor to make a Mass announcement inviting interested couples to join your TH Circle. Check out any newlywed group, bible studies, mom’s group, men’s group, parents of school, or naturally existing ministry/group in your parish.
If No (couples from partnered parish):
Suggest some helpful ways of identifying couples based on the plan created by you and the Parish Lead to recruit participating couples. Example: Connect the couple to the Parish Lead, “Come and See” events, Meet & Greet events, after Mass sign-ups, etc.
When do you hope to have your first Circle gathering?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Where will you host your Circle gatherings?
Mention a few of the tips included in the implementation guide like potluck style dinners or rotating houses. Also mention other things for them to think about like childcare.
Do you foresee any challenges with starting your Circle?
Conclusion
Do you have any questions? Let them know they can reach out at any time via email or phone call if they ever have any questions or need anything.
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