The programs offered in the diocese of Erie consists of 4 classes over a 4 month period. However, the couple leaves the first class with their chart set up and know what to do to begin observations and charting. Thus they will begin using it the day they begin class. A schedule is available in PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Viewer, please follow this link .
Sexual love is a sacred mystery between husband and wife.
Obviously if a husband is away from home for example, in the military, or away in school exceptions are made. According to studies done by the World Health Organization, NFP is as effective as the most effective contraceptives such as the Pill. When a couple is taught by competent teachers from a recognized program, and they follow the rules of the program, they will achieve their family planning goals. Contraception can easily allow one spouse to reduce the other spouse to an object for his gratification. Contact the NFP Office to order the following information or read our NFP Newsletter .