IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT INSURANCE
Many insurance companies will reimburse the cost of NFP classes if you receive a referral from a doctor first. If you're interested in this option, see our list of NFP-friendly physicians or visit MyCatholicDoctor.com to request an appointment with them first.
SYMPTO-THERMAL METHOD
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MAIN CLASSES
All Virtual and Self-Paced class listings: Register.CCLI.org
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On-Demand Main Class
Time & Date TBD
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Register here to arrange in-person classes that fit your schedule. A teaching couple will contact you to coordinate the date and time.
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On-Demand Main Class
Time & Date TBD
Spring Lake/Grand Haven, MI
Register here to arrange in-person classes that fit your schedule. A teaching couple will contact you to coordinate the date and time.
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Monday, Jan 27 - Mar 3 - Apr 7, 2025
6:30-8:30 pm Eastern (7:30 pm Central time)
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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Sunday, Feb 2 - Mar 2 - Mar 30, 2025
7:00-9:00 pm Eastern
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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Saturday, Feb 8 - Mar 8 - Apr 12, 2025
9:00-11:00 am Eastern (12:00 Pacific time)
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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Tuesday, Feb 25 - Mar 25 - Apr 22, 2025
6:00-8:00 pm Eastern
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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Saturday, May 10 - Jun 14 - Jul 12, 2025
9:30-11:30 am Eastern
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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Saturday, May 17 - Jun 21 - Jul 19, 2025
9:00-11:00 am Eastern (12:00 Pacific time)
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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Saturday, Aug 16 - Sep 20 - Oct 18, 2025
9:00-11:00 am Eastern (12:00 Pacific time)
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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Saturday, Sep 13 - Oct 11 - Nov 8, 2025
9:30-11:30 am Eastern
Live Virtual Class - Register here
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POSTPARTUM CLASSES
(Note: Main Class Series must be completed before enrolling in this class)​
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On-Demand Virtual Postpartum Class
Register here
This class will be set up at a mutually agreeable date and time with the teaching couple reaching out to you by phone or email.
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To schedule a Postpartum class not listed above, please contact a local CCL Sympto-Thermal teacher or visit CCL's Class Listings to find a virtual class.
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PREMENOPAUSE CLASSES
(Note: Main Class Series must be completed before enrolling in these classes)
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On-Demand Virtual Premenopause Class
Register here
This class contains short, video-based modules, and provides instruction on practicing CCL’s NFP method during the Premenopause transition. Includes one session with a coach to answer your questions and review charts, and downloadable guide.
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To schedule a Premenopause class not listed above, please contact a local CCL Sympto-Thermal teacher or visit CCL's Virtual Class Listings to find an online class.
CREIGHTON METHOD
Please contact Georgia Schmitz to arrange Creighton method instruction.
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BILLINGS METHOD
Classes available by request. Please see our Resources page
for a complete list of NFP instructors.
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MARQUETTE METHOD
Visit Rose Mackenzie, Ashley Klein, or Amanda Solt's class pages to register for online instruction.
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MARQUETTE METHOD THROUGH MY CATHOLIC DOCTOR
Visit MyCatholicDoctor.com to register for Marquette Method instruction.
Using medical insurance to pay for NFP services:
To determine if your insurance will pay for NFP services, follow these steps:
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Email Susan at susan.miller@mycatholicdoctor.com, or fill out this form: https://ccnfp.org/contact-us/
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The CCNFP team will help match you with a collaborating clinician.
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Please be aware that most insurance companies require a short medical appointment with a provider through My Catholic Doctor to receive a referral to an NFP provider before they allow you to schedule an NFP visit. The CCNFP will help coordinate this process.
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FEMM INSTRUCTION
(Fertility Education & Medical Management)
Next class TBD
Franciscan Life Process Center (Grand Rapids campus)
$225 for 3-part series
Subscribe to future class updates here
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INTRODUCTION TO NFP
Next class TBD
Franciscan Life Process Center (Grand Rapids campus)
$25 per individual, or $40 per couple
Free for clergy interested in learning more about NFP
Subscribe to future class updates here
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Intro sessions cover basic information about Natural Family Planning, also known as Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABMs). It will also highlight the differences between methods to help identify the best option for you!
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This intro class will not cover the specifics of NFP charting, but will help you make an informed decision when choosing a full class of instruction.
