May 27, 2008
Welcome!
Providing instruction in the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning
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What is the Couple to Couple League?
The Couple to Couple League (CCL) is an international non-profit organization concerned with providing Natural Family Planning instruction to couples. For organizational purposes, CCL is broken into many local chapters. Currently, the Colorado Springs chapter spans from Highlands Ranch to Security, and from the Leadville/Buena Vista area to the Kansas border (the same as the Colorado Springs Catholic diocese).What exactly do you teach?
We are a group of lay Christians providing instruction in the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning (see CCL for specifics and advantages of the STM over other methods of NFP). This method allows couples to be thoroughly knowledgeable of their mutual fertility for the purpose of achieving or avoiding pregnancy by monitoring multiple signs. It also includes the natural spacing that results from continued breastfeeding (we'll teach you how). The Sympto-Thermal Method is 99.9% effective in postponing or preventing pregnancy. It is safe (all-natural), moral, and completely and immediately reversible when a pregnancy is desired. It is also a highly effective way for couples struggling with infertility to achieve pregnancy. All teachers have been professionally trained and certified by The Couple to Couple League.What are the classes like?
All classes are taught by CCL trained and certified teachers. Class series consist of 3 classes (1 time per month for 3 months) and last about 2 1/2 hours. Classes are $135, which includes all materials (book, thermometer, charts, and Family Foundations subscription). Teaching couples always provide follow-up counseling, if needed, even after classes have ended. And, as CCL members you can always retake classes for free.If you previously took an NFP class with CCL, know that the current classes use a new, simplified book, as well as presentation materials. It is well worth re-taking the new class. (If you are a CCL member you can sit in the class for free. You may want to purchase the new book, however, and that costs about $25.) Click here for the schedule:NFP CLASSES Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, or Pastors! Come take a class for free! Or, if you are interested in an overview based on the new materials, please call Leilani and Dan Doyle at 719-638-9018. They plan to do a presentation for any clergy interested in the spring.Is NFP only for Catholics?
No! NFP is the only type of family planning approved by the Catholic Church, which is why a majority of CCL members are Catholic. But while the classes are taught from a Christian perspective, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. In fact, nearly every class we teach has couples of many faith backgrounds. This is a method that has many non-religious reasons for using it, including greater communication between spouses and a healthy alternative to chemical contraception. It is estimated that couples that use NFP have a less than 5% divorce rate!
Want to teach NFP?
If Natural Family Planning has blessed your marriage, consider becoming a teaching couple or promoter. With the Catholic marriage requirements, we need more teachers! This is a unique ministry in which you can volunteer with your spouse in an environment where children are warmly welcomed. All of our materials have been modernized and all training is online. Call Sherry or Pete at 719-472-9790 or read about it here.Posted by Katy Appelhans at May 27, 2008 09:12 AM