Learn with our partner organization: Pearl & Thistle

Great for pre-Cana, or any couple new to the idea of NFP!

If you're new to NFP, you probably have lots of questions...

  • What's a symptothermal method? 
  • Is Creighton the same as Billings? 
  • What's does the Church actually teach about NFP? 
  • What does "open to life" mean?
  • How many types of NFP methods are there? 
  • How do I learn?


This quick video course gives an overview of Church Teaching pertaining to family planning, a synopsis of different biomarkers couples can use to track ovulation for family planning, explanation of method types and descriptions, plus practical discussions on the challenges and benefits of NFP. 

Includes:

  • 2 Videos
  • Guide to NFP Methods & Biomarkers
  • Resource Guide
  • Next Steps Action Plan
  • Certificate of completion

Meet the instructor

Christina Valenzuela

Christina Valenzuela is the founder and director of Pearl & Thistle, an organization which offers a unique blend of science and theology to bring better body literacy to Catholics. Christina has been an instructor in the Boston Cross Check Method of NFP for over a decade. She holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Notre Dame as well as a Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Pearl & Thistle’s signature course, “CYCLE PREP: First Period Course for Girls” was a finalist in the 2021 OSV Innovation Challenge and has been utilized in homes, schools, parishes, health clinics, and dioceses all around the world.

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An overview of Church Teaching pertaining to:

natural family planning, explanation of various method types, plus practical discussions on the challenges and benefits of NFP.

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