{"id":38041,"date":"2023-05-30T16:43:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T22:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archden.org\/eflm\/?page_id=38041"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:26:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:26:30","slug":"nfp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archden.org\/eflm\/nfp\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Family Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#333333″ bg_image=”38044″ bg_image_type=”default” bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” video_bg=”use_video” background_video_loading=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13%” bottom_padding=”13%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” 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column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The Archdiocese of Denver is committed to supporting married and engaged couples in living God\u2019s beautiful plan for marriage. We currently promote six different Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods, offered through both live courses and online formats, so couples can choose the option that best fits their needs and schedules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For Marriage Preparation, we encourage couples to consult with their pastor or marriage preparation coordinator before registering for any classes.<\/p>\n

Why Natural Family Planning?
\n<\/b>The Church teaches that marital love is meant to be both unitive<\/b> (deeply bonding) and open to life<\/b>. Natural Family Planning honors this sacred design. Rather than blocking fertility, NFP works in harmony with the way God designed the human body.<\/p>\n

This matters because married love is called to reflect Christ\u2019s own self-giving love \u2014 a love that holds nothing back. By respecting both the unitive and life-giving dimensions of marriage, NFP supports couples in growing in trust, communication, and generosity with one another and with God<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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Natural Family Planning is:<\/h5>\n