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NFP CONTACT INFO

If you would like to learn more about NFP, or if you would like to register for a first time class or refresher, contact:

Marie Lins, Administrative Asst.
Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
(Including Family Life programs)
608-821-3160
E-Mail: nfp@straphael.org

By Jessica Smith, former NFP Coord.

NFP: It's Supernatural

NFP: Think Outside the Pill

Mythbusters: The Skinny on NFP

Think Outside the Pill-->audio

Sold on NFP? (Introducing a springtime for intimacy.)

Green is the new black

NFP-only clinic a sign of hope

Other NFP/ Fertility Related Articles

Infertility Treatments, in accord w/ the Church

One Author's Slogan: "Practice Saved Sex!"

Answering Four Common Objections

Discerning Family Size

What's a "just & serious cause"?

Istit. Practices Reproductive Medicine...and Catholicism

Important Church Documents

Christian Family in the Modern World

On Christian Marriage

Preparation for Marriage

The One About Contraception

On the Dignity & Vocation of Women

Ethical Directives for Catholic Health Services

Do you love Natural Family Planning?

If you have, please consider becoming an NFP teacher. We are currently experiencing an increase in NFP inquiries and class requests, but don't have enough active teachers to meet every need. We especially need candidates for:

Spanish speaking clients
Sympto-thermal methods (Couple to Couple League & Northwest )
Medical environments (Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, PAs,etc.)

All you need is a desire to spread the good news about NFP and the motivation to complete initial training. Medical background is a bonus, and NFP medical professionals are always needed! For more information, contact the Diocesan Family Planning Coordinator, Jessica Smith.

July 04, 2009

Family Planning

Welcome to the Family Planning page for the Madison Diocese! We're here to spread the good news about fertility, sex and Marriage. Whether you're a first time inquirer, a skeptical critic or a long-time lover of Natural Family Planning, we want to help you find what you need.

First time checking into Natural Family Planning? Try NFP Basics. Got Questions? Try FAQS.

NFP Awareness Week is July 19-26, 2009

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is a national educational campaign. The Natural Family Planning Program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops develops a poster each year with basic supportive materials. It is the individual dioceses however, that offer a variety of educational formats in the local church to focus attention on Natural Family Planning methods and Church teachings which support their use in marriage.

The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. For further information, contact nfp@usccb.org.

Stay tuned for more information from the Diocesan Office!
Click here to download or order the poster.

Here's a great blog entry with more ideas for celebrating NFP Week!

NFP Classes/ Talks

(Updated 6/27/09)

Here's our current listing. While there is fee for the classes, nobody will be turned away for inability to pay full amount. Please make your decision based on the method that will best fit your family, instead of cost.

***Contact the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis at 608-821-3160or nfp@straphael.org to register for all classes***

Sympto-Thermal (Couple to Couple League): $135 for three-class course, CCL membership, all materials and NFP kit.
               (Andy & Mary Fabian) Sundays at St. John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee, 4-6:30pm
               · Aug 23, Sept 27, Oct 25
            (Doug & Rita White) Sundays at St. Mary Parish in Bloomington, 6-8pm
                ·   October 4, November 1, November 29
           (Jeff & Erin Heller) Saturdays at St. John the Bishop O’Connor Center, Madison, 10am-12:30pm
            · October 10, November 14, December 12

Creighton Intro Class: (follow up sessions are private and scheduled with instructor). Cost: $55 with materials. Up to 8 follow ups: $30 each over one year.Next classes:
July 6, July 21, Aug 3, Aug 18, Sept 8, Sept 15, Oct 5, Oct 20, Nov 2, Nov 17, Dec 7, Dec 15

Can't find a class to fit your schedule? Check the Diocese of LaCrosse Schedule or the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, or contact Office of Evangelization about a homestudy course.