Natural Family Planning

Helping couples to deepen conjugal love and achieve responsible parenthood is part of the Church’s total pastoral ministry to Catholic spouses. Fulfillment of this ministry includes both education and pastoral care.  This means “instilling conviction and offering practical help to those who wish to live out their parenthood in a truly responsible way” (Familiaris consortio, #35).

Natural family planning is a term referring to the family planning methods approved by the Roman Catholic Church.  NFP offers certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies.

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.

NFP Workshops are sponsored through the diocese at a variety of locations.

Catholic Church Teaching

• The Love of Husband & Wife - Catechism of The Catholic Church
• Humanae Vitae  - On The Regulation of Birth
• Casti Connubii - On Christian Marriage
• Familiaris Consortio - On The Role of The Christian Family in The Modern World
• Evangelium Vitae - The Gospel of Life

Additional resources:

 Couple to Couple League   Billings Ovulation Method   Theology of the Body   Family of the Americas