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Supporting Marriage Through NFP Programming :

Supporting Marriage Through NFP Programming :. A Practical Discussion on Resource Options. Kristin Detloff Lauren Fuller. NFP Instructor & National Program Coordinator. NFP Instructor & Instructor Trainer. Learning Objectives:. The importance of providing NFP programming and support

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Supporting Marriage Through NFP Programming :

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  1. Supporting Marriage Through • NFP Programming: A Practical Discussion on Resource Options

  2. Kristin DetloffLauren Fuller NFP Instructor & National Program Coordinator NFP Instructor & Instructor Trainer

  3. Learning Objectives: • The importance of providing NFP programming and support • How to develop an “in-house” NFP presence: tips for recruiting instructors • How online resources can accommodate any personnel or budgetary limitations

  4. The Importance of Providing NFP Programming and Support • Improve support to couples • Improve support to NFP instructors

  5. Couple Support • Ability to find their local resources • One centralized location for all NFP resources • Set NFP norms for marriage prep • Spread awareness and education at that crucial step • 3. Get information to the pew • NFP Awareness Week, other opportunities for promotion and education can be organized at the diocesan level

  6. Instructor Support • 1. Keeps good relations among methods • 2. Helps them find clients • 3. Builds morale

  7. How to Develop an In-House NFP Presence Know Your Options Available USCCB Approved Methods (NOT an exhaustive list) Cervical Mucus or Ovulation Methods (CMM or OM) Billings Ovulation Method (BOMA)* Creighton Model FertilityCare System (CrM) Family of the Americas Foundation (FAF)* Sympto-Thermal Methods (STM) The Couple to Couple League (CCL)* Northwest Family Services - SymptoPro Fertility Education (SFE)* Sympto-Hormonal Methods (SHM) Marquette Model (MM)* *Online or Correspondence Training Available

  8. How to Develop an In-House NFP Presence Know Your Options Why Variety is Good Difference in preferences and learning styles Multiple data points & cross checking vs simple & intuitive Hands off vs hands on Classroom vs private instruction vs online flexible scheduling Changes over a lifetime When they feel like NFP no longer “works” Difficulty postponing or achieving Medical issues Financial Ability Cost to learn and continue using the method they choose

  9. How to Develop an In-House NFP Presence Know Your Options Can variety be bad? Typically no, but some things to be aware of……. Pastoral Support – Depends on available resources, communications tools, clearly set standards.. Collaborative Resistance – Whether few or many, work at the onset to set the tone with your local instructors…. Collaborative Assistance – Multiple instructors of the same method can better assist and support one another as life necessitates.

  10. How to Develop an In-House NFP Presence Know Your Options Developing your program How flexible are your platform of learning standards In-Person Online: Self-Paced vs Instructor Guided vs Real time Correspondence Full Course vs Intro Session What constitutes a “Full Course of NFP” Intro Session: Independent learning or as part of a larger marriage prep presentation Marriage Prep Timeline Giving extra time to start and finish approved standards given the multiple factors above

  11. How to Develop an In-House NFP Presence Growing Your Instructor Base Personal Invitation Direct communication with expressed need Current students are tomorrow’s instructors Indirect Marketing Bulletin announcements Homily mentions Flyers Mailing inserts

  12. How to Develop an In-House NFP Presence Ongoing Support Creating a Community – How You Can Help Financial Assistance Training Client scholarships Materials Purchasing Practical Help Teaching Space Childcare Space Marketing and Promotion The Making of Team Annual NFP Meeting / Thank You Gathering Setting the tone for collaboration

  13. How Online Resources Can Accommodate Any Personnel or Budgetary Limitations Starting from scratch OR adding resources without additional financial expense General resource support for: Couples Instructors Medical Professionals

  14. How Online Resources Can Accommodate Any Personnel or Budgetary Limitations General Support

  15. How Online Resources Can Accommodate Any Personnel or Budgetary Limitations Online Instruction Options Start with online programming options Provides support for priests and bishop to develop NFP policies and standards Growing NFP using couples provides larger pool of future in-person instructors Shows support for NFP and places it as a priority in helping couples live out Church teachings in a practical away

  16. How Online Resources Can Accommodate Any Personnel or Budgetary Limitations Financial Assistance Online or In-Person options that can support your programming budget Possibility with any method that allows their instructors to retain course fees after expenses are paid.

  17. Supporting Marriage Through • NFP Programming: A Practical Discussion on Resource Options Know Your Options Grow Your Instructor Base Consider Utilizing Online Resources to Reach your Goals Questions? Contact Kristin Detloff at kdetloff@nwfs.org (971) 280-9676

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