Natural Family Planning

 

Instruction in Natural Family Planning (NFP) is required of all couples preparing for the Sacramento of Marriage. The minimum requirement is a one-hour overview of information and discussion provided by persons with specific training and expertise in NFP. 

 

Please refer to Marriage Preparation Guidelines.

 

What is Natural Family Planning? 

 

Natural Planning Brochure (PDF)

 

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These methods are based on observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle. When couples understand NFP methods and are motivated to follow them, NFP is up to 99 percent successful in spacing or limiting births.  These methods are not the old methods of the 1940s and 1950s.

 

Natural Family Planning reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value of the child.  The best way to learn NFP is from a qualified instructor, who is certified through a NFP teacher-training program.

Consult with your pastor to learn about NFP opportunities nearby.  The Office of Family Life can also provide information and materials on Natural Family Planning.

 

 

Links

Institute for Reproductive Health: Natural Family Planning Methods

http://www.irh.org/nfp.htm

 

California Association of Natural Family Planning
http://www.canfp.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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