NFP Program in Charlottesville

In Charlottesville, NFP classes are taught in the SymptoThermal Method, Diocese of Harrisburg PA method, a program endorsed by the Diocesan Development Program for Natural Family Planning of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).   Our instructors are certified or in the process of receiving certification through the Diocese of Richmond NFP Program, a USCCB Diocesan Program. 

 NFP Instruction classes are available for couples who want to learn how to use the SymptoThermal Method of NFP.  As of January 1, 2007, this class is required of couples preparing for marriage through St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, but is open to all of any denomination or parish affiliation.

This is composed of an initial two hour session to learn the method, and a followup one hour class to practice chart interpretation.  These classes are followed by with six months of follow-up for that couple's charts, and two more follow-up sessions to go over specific areas of concern.  All materials (thermometer, charts, textbook) are provided. A $75 donation payable to the diocese of Richmond is requested to cover materials.  Any further follow-ups ever needed (eg to review breastfeeding rules, etc) are provided at no further charge.

Classes are taught on a monthly basis at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 401 Alderman Rd, Charlottesville 22903.   Registration for the classes is through the NFP ministry, NOT through the parish office.  To inquire about class dates and to register, email: chvillenfp@yahoo.com

 

Frequently Asked Questions About NFP        What is SymptoThermal Method? SymptoThermal Method (STM) is a NFP method that involves taking the basal body temperature each morning along with cervical mucus observations--and using this information to help either achieve or avoid pregnancy as circumstances dictate.   How well does STM work? STM, when used consistently and correctly, has a 96-98% efficacy for pregnancy avoidance, a rate comparable to the actual user pregnancy rate of the birth control pill, and superior to those of barrier methods such as condoms or diaphragms. It also has a high success rate at helping couples achieve pregnancy. Is STM hard to learn?  NO!!  STM, like the rest of NFP, can be easily learned by any couple with motivation.  Although it is easy to learn, it is best learned from an instructor who can aid you in learning mucus interpretation and the rules of the method.