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Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a safe, effective way to help a couple achieve pregnancy, space out pregnancies, or avoid pregnancy.  It is not contraception. Modern methods of NFP are safe and clinically proven to be highly effective at avoiding pregnancy, when used properly. These methods are not the old "rhythm method". Modern methods of NFP are based on the readily observable signs of fertility and infertility present in each menstrual cycle. So any woman, regardless of the regularity or irregularity of her cycles, can use NFP effectively.

NFP has no harmful physical side effects. It fosters authentic marital love, respect, honesty, and couple communication. It also fosters trust in God and an authentic marital spirituality that deepens the couple's relationship with Christ and his Church. NFP, when used properly, is "marriage insurance." Surveys indicate couples who practice NFP have a practically non-existent divorce rate. This is because practicing NFP fosters those very same virtues that are necessary for a healthy marriage. It allows intercourse to be a true expression, renewal, and deepening of the couple's commitment to their marriage vows.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
1820 E. 16th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Telephone (714) 347-9600  or Telephone (714) 347-9646 – email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Catholic Charities of Orange County offers in English the Creighton Model FertilityCare System for NFP and Women’s Reproductive Healthcare.

Monthly introductory sessions are offered for a couple to learn about the Creighton Model System. Then, if couples wish to enter the program, individual follow-up sessions are scheduled to learn the system and to use it effectively. The fee per session is $30.  Material fee is $40.00.

Contact Pat Poindexter, Fertility Care Practitioner to make an appointment for the dates listed below or for further information, at (714) 347-9646 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Alba Ramiro can also provide information at (714) 347-9668 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Introductory Sessions 2012: (All sessions start at 9:00am)

January 21 July 21
February 18 August 18
March 17 September 15
April 21 October 20
May 19 November 17
June 23 December 15

Billings Method of Natural Family Planning

Natural Family Planning (NFP)

Taught by Louise Allard, R.N., B.S.N., M.A.

Open to everyone

Each Series consists of four 2-hour classes taught over a 4-month period and is designed to fully acquaint couples in the use of the Billings Method of Natural Family Planning. NFP is simple, natural & effective in planning or postponing pregnancy, and is fully accepted by the Catholic Church. Open to all engaged and married couples.

 

2012 CLASS SCHEDULE

Couples are asked to attend four (4) classes consecutively.  The first class the couple attends would be at the 10:30-12:00pm session.  The subsequent three (3) follow-up classes would be at the12:00-1:00pm. All classes are taught by a certified instructor over a 4-month period and are designed to fully acquaint couples in the use of the Billings Method of Natural Family Planning.

January 28 10:30-12:00pm

March 3 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

March 24 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

April 14 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

May 19 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

June 23 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

July 14 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

August 11 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

September 8 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

October 13 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

November 10 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)

December 8 10:30-12:00pm (12-1pm follow-up)


Cost: Free

Location:  St. Martin de Porres Church,19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, 92886  in the St. Paul Room

For more information call 714-970-2771.



COUPLE TO COUPLE LEAGUE

CCL offers the CCL Home Study Course for those couples who do not have a local CCL Teaching Couple, or for those whose schedule prevents them from attending a local class series. You can learn NFP in the comfort of your home and at your own pace with this easy-to-follow course on the Sympto-Thermal Method. You receive the same materials as those attending class, plus a valuable service - our professional review of your charts until you are confident in your NFP skills.

Order online or by calling 1-800-745-8252.

 

FERTILITYCARE ™ SYSTEM

Free introductory session offered for women and couples to learn about the Creighton Model System. Women or couples wishing to enter the program are then scheduled for individual follow-ups to learn and use the system to achieve and avoid pregnancy. This system is also particularly helpful to couples having difficulty conceiving.

 

 

St. Joseph Church

717 N. Bradford Ave.

Placentia, CA 92870

 

Contact:  Sarah Rooney

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(714) 528-1487 x210

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NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICES NFP (on-line course)
This method is based on self-understanding, shared decision-making, and responsibility. It’s scientifically proven.  It works. It’s livable.  It’s good for marriage.  It is quickly learned with personalized follow-up. Register online at the website for the Northwest Family Services NFP Online Course.   Cost $100.  Price includes course material, shipping, and personal confidential follow-up.

 

ONE MORE SOUL: One More Soul (OMS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the truth about the blessings of children and the harms of contraception. We carry a wide variety of educational resources, including CDs, DVDs, pamphlets, booklets, books, and more. Please visit our online store and discover some of the wonderful resources available.   www.onemoresoul.com

 

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