Diocese of KalamazooNatural Family Planning

Natural Family Planning - The Spiritual Impact

Each of us is called to live in a loving, intimate relationship with God. By seeking to understand His desires, we move closer to Him and experience the fullness of life. In our Roman Catholic tradition there exists a rich body of wisdom in how we can live out God's plan in the area of human sexuality. The Church holds that just as Jesus gave His Body to show us the depth of His love, we are called to use the gift our bodies to express love and respect for each other. Through chastity, married love and celibacy -- we not only grow spiritually, we also give physical witness God's selfless and everlasting love.

Natural Family Planning - The Health Impact

Natural Family Planning is a safe, enriching and highly reliable (98%+) way for people to understand their fertility -- and for married couples to determine the best time to conceive or postpone a pregnancy. It uses no drugs, chemicals, surgeries or devices - and has no harmful side effects. It is regarded as safe and effective for men and women at all stages of their fertility - including lactating mothers, pre-menopausal women, and women with irregular cycles. It fosters a deeper understanding of your personal health. Plus, it provides a valuable health record and diagnostic tool.

Natural Family Planning - The Emotional Impact

Natural Family Planning fosters an environment of mutual respect, responsibility, selflessness and communication. By increasing one's understanding of God's gift of fertility, it builds self-confidence, trust and self-esteem. It encourages you to deepen your understanding of love and explore ways of expressing and living out the Christian vision of love. For married couples, NFP has been shown to enrich marriage relationships. For parents, an NFP lifestyle provides a practical and beautiful way to explain to children God's beautiful gift of sexuality.