Natural Family Planning

NFP Video

Plan Your Family Naturally DVD- (above clip)
Provided by the Diocese of Rockville Center, this DVD is a comprehensive introduction to the new Natural Family Planning.  This is not the old-fashioned "rhythm method!" Join NFP educators Dr. Jennifer and Matthew DeMarco as they reveal one of the Catholic Church's best held secrets: an effective, simple, and natural approach to family planning that's 99% effective.  Running time: 22 min.

 
It covers:

What is NFP?
Won't it ruin our sex life?
Why is the divorce rate so low for couples using NFP?
How effective is it really?
Why don't more people know about it?
Isn't it too difficult for most people to learn?
What's so beneficial about it being 'natural'?
Why does the Catholic Church approve of Natural Family Planning?

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NFP Related Links:   

Dr. Janet Smith Excellent articles by a leading Catholic philosophy professor, on Humanae Vitae, Contraception, and NFP. Dr. Smith's excellent & readable translation of Humanae Vitae here

Dr. Janet E. Smith's talk:

• "Contraception: Why Not?" (New Edition)

  • click here to download the MP3 for only $2.50.

  • click here to purchase a CD of the talk.  

Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse A unique and wonderfully challenging take on marriage, sexuality and human fulfillment. Lots of great articles, etc. Make sure to check out Dr. Roback-Morse's new book, "Smart Sex: Finding Lifelong Love in a Hook-Up World here 

One More Soul - Excellent resources  and articles on NFP

US Conference of Catholic Bishops - NFP page Clear explanation of what NFP is; also deals with common misperceptions / myths about NFP, as well as Church teachings/ documents related to NFP.

New Jersey Family Planning - NFP programs & resources in the state of New Jersey

Natural Family Planning Outreach - Comprehensive site for accurate, practical, up to date info on NFP, its practice, effectiveness, benefits ... as well as its underlying moral principles.  Good audio / written resources by Fr. McCaffrey, Fr. Hogan & Fr. Harbiger - including those in Mp3 format!

 

Theology of the Body  - What is the purpose of sex? What is the meaning of life? Why are men and women so different? These questions are answered through Pope John Paul II's writings.  The Theology of the Body: how the human body reveals God's Plan for Human Sexuality, God's Love for us, and the Divine Plan for Humanity. Click here for more information. 

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Natural Family Planning Coordinator
Virginia Corbett
virginia.corbett@archny.org
646.794.3197