St. Paul's University Catholic Center


Natural Family Planning Opportunities
Diocese of Madison
Summer 2010

 For more information, contact Emily Beier at the Diocesan NFP office:
608-821-3134; nfp@straphael.org 

  • NFP 101: The Basics: A one-time introduction to NFP, how it works, what's it all about, and how to choose a method.  Note: presentation does not offer instruction in a particular NFP method. 
    • Cost: $10/couple
    • Choose one date: June 9, August 4
    • Location: Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, Madison WI (west side)

SYMPTO-THERMAL METHODS
  • Couple-to-Couple League (CCL): Offers comprehensive NFP instruction, with additional information on the impact of breastfeeding on fertility.  Postpartum and premenopause classes also available.  Fee includes three-class main course, follow-ups, optional postpartum and premenopause classes, CCL membership, and all main course materials.
    • Attend all three class dates: August 27, September 24, October 22
    • Location: Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Sac, 6:30-8:30PM
    • Home study courses also available
  • Northwest Family Services: Online and correspondence courses available.  Contact the NFP office for more information.
  • Marquette Model: Online self-directed study available.  Contact the NFP office for more information. 
OVULATION METHODS
  • Creighton Model (FertilityCare): Offers comprehensive NFP instruction and, if needed, seamless referral to physicians trained in NaProTechnology for help with infertility and other medical issues.  Fee includes intro session and materials.  Follow-ups are private and scheduled with instructor for a separate fee (up to eight sessions over one year period). 
    • Choose one intro session date: June 7, June 15, July 12, August 2, August 17
    • Location: Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, Madison, WI (west side)
  • Family of the Americas: Offers comprehensive NFP instruction, while emphasizing simplicity in observing and charting.  Fee includes intro session, materials, and first five follow-ups (scheduled individually).  Additional follow-ups have a separate fee.  Please contact the NFP office to schedule an intro session date and location. 

A course fee is associated with each NFP method, but no one will be turned away for inability to pay in full. 

For more information, contact the NFP office (contact information above), or visit the Diocesan NFP website:
http://www.madisondiocese.org/nfp/