Plan your family in accord with God’s plan
NFP helps you and your fiancé understand respect your fertility. To ensure you have the tools to plan your family effectively and in accord with God’s plan for marriage, you will have the opportunity to learn about Natural Family Planning by taking a full course in an approved NFP method.
NFP courses in the Diocese of Phoenix are offered in person, or in a virtual classroom format. There is also an option to take a self-paced online NFP course. This course is Step 5 in our marriage prep process.
The Natural Family Planning course is a full curriculum that will allow you to learn about and practice a natural method. It will acquaint you with both masculine and feminine fertility and how to recognize the signs of fertility in a woman’s body. It will also help you apply this knowledge to your own situation.
To allow the couple to learn this new skill properly, all courses take 10 to 12 weeks to complete. Depending on the method chosen, you will attend between 4 and 6 sessions. Each method has a different schedule of classes and individual follow up for the remainder of the course.
In the Diocese of Phoenix, we offer classes in a variety of NFP methods so that you can decide what method best fits you. For some couples, however the decision may come down to practical considerations such as the need to join the next available series of classes in order to meet marriage prep deadlines.
Online ST Course Registration
Greetings! So, you and your fiancé or spouse are interested in taking the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP online. We are here to help make the online class experience as helpful as a live class. To begin, we would like to share some important information about how the online NFP course is managed, just so there are no surprises later.
- The online series cannot start until after the engaged couple attends God’s Plan for Joy-filled Marriage Seminar.
- The entire series takes between 10-12 weeks to complete, depending on the couple’s completion of assignments and understanding. You are given 120 days in the online class system once your order is complete. If you don’t finish in 120 days, then you can purchase more time if you desire.
- This course is for the couple to take together, so both fiancées or spouses need to complete all assignments, either together or by logging in separately at different locations.
- Couples are expected to chart the biomarkers learned in the classes and the charts are shared through secure, encrypted emails with instructor for learning assessment.
- Classes are spaced so that assignments can be completed, and charting of menstrual cycles can occur. This is not something you can do all at one sitting on a free afternoon or evening! Please plan to spend approximately 2-3 hours per class.
- Quiz grades and time taken to complete are monitored and red flagged as problematic if quizzes are not passed and time spent on each question is low. Red flagging helps us to spot problems early and couples who need extra help will be referred to the NFP Coordinator for in-person class transfer.
- Each couple is assigned a certified NFP instructor. She will work with you via emails and doesn’t keep regular office hours. She can’t respond to questions immediately but always within a 3 business days window. General NFP questions can be answered by calling the NFP Office at the Diocese of Phoenix which is open 8:30-4, M-F.
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Chart Your Cycle: Engaged (CYCE)
A 12-week online fertility awareness coaching program for engaged couples
Chart Your Cycle Engaged is a 12-week online coaching and implementation program designed for engaged couples seeking to incorporate Natural Family Planning into their marriage. Created by a Registered Nurse and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, this program offers a flexible, practical approach tailored to today’s busy couples.
Grounded in the principles of Neo Fertility, this program uses evidence-based charting principles while supporting your unique journey toward marriage. You’ll learn how to confidently chart your cycle using a multifactorial approach—including cervical mucus observations, basal body temperature (Tempdrop-compatible), and optional urine hormone testing.
What is included?
- Self-paced Chart Your Cycle Engaged Foundations online course
Foundational training in Fertility Awareness-Based Methodology (FABM), designed for engaged couples preparing to integrate charting into married life. - Three required 45-minute group coaching sessions
Join live sessions for expert guidance, real-time support, and a required chart review during each session you attend. - Ongoing opportunities for support
Weekly group coaching sessions are available—attend as many as you’d like during the 12-week program for additional feedback and encouragement. - Access to the Chart Neo app
A secure, HIPAA-compliant digital platform for tracking and sharing your fertility chart as a couple.
Flexible learning, built for busy schedules
Learn at your own pace while receiving structured support when you need it most
Coaching Calls (Central Time):
- 1st Tuesday of the month – 7:30 PM CT
- 2nd & 4th Monday of the month – 8:30 PM CT
- 3rd Tuesday of the month – 6:00 PM CT
Note: Coaching times may vary. A monthly calendar is provided for planning.
To make the most of your coaching calls, please complete at least 2 weeks of charting in the Chart Neo app before your first session.
Additional Info:
- Program duration: 12 weeks (with an optional 4-week extension available for purchase)
- Both partners are expected to complete the online course and attend the coaching sessions together