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Natural Family Planning 

What is it?

NFP is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies.  

How does it work?

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. Couples using NFP to avoid pregnancy abstain from intercourse and genital contact during the fertile phase of the woman's cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy.  

What does the Catholic Church say about NFP?

When used properly, NFP 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. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP can enrich the bond between husband and wife.  

Used with permission from the NFP Program, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved.

More information available at Frequently Asked Questions on Love & Sexuality (USCCB)

Audio Teaching: Holy Matrimony & NFP

Parish Missions, Retreats and Seminars

Natural Family Planning Outreach 

A comprehensive clearinghouse for accurate, practical, up-to-date information on Natural Family Planning, its practice, its effectiveness, its benefits and its underlying moral principles; provides missions and seminars on the importance of NFP in the vocation of marriage (Speakers include Father Daniel McCaffrey and Fr. Matthew Habiger OSB)

"Life and Love in the 21st Century"

Weekend parish mission hosted by Deacon Rick and Jenny Condon who share their personal journey of faith and marriage

Other Helpful Links

Pope Paul VI Institute:  

Information on the Pope Paul VI Institute, benefits of the Creighton Model Fertility Care System of NFP, how to learn the method, and how to contact a practitioner

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on NFP:

A Catholic educational resource from the USCCB providing Natural Family Planning resources, explaining the Church's teaching on contraception, NFP and more

For Your Marriage:   

An initiative of the USCCB with resources about getting married and maintaining a healthy Catholic marriage, including information on Natural Family Planning

Family of the Americas:  

Promotes family unity by encouraging parents to meet their mutual responsibilities to each other and to their children through multiple programs, including natural family planning

One More Soul: 

A non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the truth about the blessings of children and the harms of contraception through vast educational resources such as cassettes, videos and books (includes NFP-only directory of local medical practitioners and teachers)

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