Natural Family Planning

Modern Methods of Natural Family Planning (NFP) are versatile and is usable in any stage of a woman’s reproductive life; (regular, irregular cycles, breast feeding etc.) to either achieve or avoid pregnancy.  It is based upon the couple’s own knowledge of their naturally occurring cyclic phases of fertility and infertility.  Natural Family Planning is not contraception, it offers high reliability, morally acceptable and is a true means of shared family planning in which couples value, respect and understand their combined fertility.

Diocese of San Jose Fertility Care specializes in the Creighton Model System (family planning that’s completely natural). The Creighton Model System of Natural Family Planning offered through the Diocese of San Jose is also highly beneficial for those couples facing infertility concerns.

Information is taken from Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction, 6901 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106, U.S.A.

Resources

NFP Registration 2020
NFP Registration 2021
Natural Family Planning Class

These classes are taught by certified instructors from the Diocese of San Jose

Natural Family Planning Questions and Answers

I am getting married on ________ and I would like to register for the Natural Family Planning (NFP) session, what dates do you have available?
To answer this question you must view the NFP registration form/s available above by clicking on ENGLISH or SPANISH.  Note the forms on this website are revised and updated every month or every other month depending on how soon sessions become unavailable.
There are no session dates available before my wedding date, what can we do?
When NFP sessions are no longer available before your wedding date please contact our facilitator Dolores Moreno at 408-983-0130 or dolores.moreno@dsj.org Dolores provides private sessions to couples that require scheduling an NFP session as soon as possible.  Unable to schedule a private or regular session we encourage you to notify the Priest asking for this requirement to be fulfilled before your wedding date, and if permitted may this requirement be completed after your wedding celebration. Most Priests will allow this.
If NFP sessions are available before wedding date, how can I register for a Natural Family Planning session?
At this time we do not accept registrations over the phone, fax, or email.  All registration forms (both English and Spanish) must be mailed to Attention: NFP, Office for Parish Services, Diocese of San Jose, The Chancery, 1150 N. 1st St., Ste. 100, San Jose, CA  95112.  NO WALKINS ACCEPTED ON THE DAY OF THE SESSION.
Do we receive a notification confirming our registration?
Yes, you will receive a Natural Family Planning Confirmation letter through e-mail or regular mail.
Where do all sessions take place?
All Natural Family Planning Sessions take place at The Chancery, Diocese of San Jose, 1150 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA  95112 (Must register prior to attending)
I live out of state but would like to get married here in San José. I was informed you give marriage preparation classes, how and where can I get registered?

We do not provide marriage preparation classes. We can only advise you to see your parish priest/marriage coordinator (who is supposed to give you and your fiancé the marriage preparation). Depending on the requirements of that state – then ask the parish Priest in San José if he will accept the out of state requirements.

For more information contact Natural Family Planning:
  1. Dolores Moreno, Certified Fertility Care Practitioner, Creighton Model Fertility Care System, 408-983-0130/dolores.moreno@dsj.org.
  2. Julie Linder, Certified Fertility Care Practitioner, Creighton Model Fertility Care System, 408-983-0130/julie.linder@dsj.org.

Contact the Office of Family Life & Spirituality

Certified Fertility Care Practitioner

Dolores Moreno

dolores.moreno@dsj.org
408-983-0209

For assistance contact:

Mary Jewell

mary.jewell@dsj.org
408-983-0127