Natural methods of family planning do not use any chemical, drug, or device. They rely, rather, on the natural signs and symptoms within a woman to identify the times of fertility and infertility. The natural process of the reproductive system is left intact and undisturbed. Modern methods of Natural Family Planning (NFP) differ from Calendar Rhythm in this way: they are based upon the physiological signs of fertility and infertility as they occur in each and every cycle.

Couples who have used NFP have found that it is not only reliable in avoiding pregnancy but it is also very reliable in achieving pregnancy. Using the method is not only beneficial to family planning needs but couples testify that practicing NFP encourages Christian marriage as an intimate partnership of life and love, a sacrament of mutual decision making and shared responsibility.

NFP classses are held in various geographic locations throughout the diocese. Schedules and fees may be acquired by contacting:

NFP Instructors

St. John Church, El Cerrito
Dr. Ron and Andrea Gronsky
5l0-526-5041

St. Raymond Church, Dublin
By appointment
Judy Wilmurt, CNFPP
925-829-0512

Concord
Dr. Tom and Debbie Lenz
925-672-0727

St. Isidore Church, Danville
Andy and Jolene Schmitz
925-743-3981

Dr. Mary Davenport, MD, El Sobrante
510-222-2098

St. Felicitas, San Leandro
Duane & Christina Banderob
510-483-4468