Natural Family Planning
Certified NFP instructors are teaching classes in both Spanish and English throughout the diocese. Learn a highly effective method of postponing or achieving pregnancy that works entirely in harmony with your body. The NFP program of the Diocese of Amarillo is endorsed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as being in compliance with the Standards for Diocesan
Natural Family Planning Ministry.
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Class Schedule
South Deanery
Nazareth Holy Family
English-Mitzi Brockman (945-2246)
Ovulation Method (1 group session, then individual follow-up)
Saturday 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by class
March 15, 2008
May 10, 2008
Aug. 2, 2008
Nov. 1, 2008
Hereford St. Anthony
Spanish-Delia Alarcon (383-1041)
Ovulation Method (3 group sessions, then individual follow-up)
Sunday 2:30 p.m.
April 6, 20, May 4, 2008
Aug. 3, 17, 31, 2008
North Deanery
Dumas-Sts. Peter and Paul
English-Faye Usala (358-2880)
Spanish- Elena Seidlitz (358-2615)
Ovulation Method (2 group sessions required, then individual follow-up)
Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Mar.1, 29, 2008
Aug.2, 23, 2008
Central Deanery
Amarillo-St. Lawrence
Spanish-Delia and Alfredo Alarcon (383-1041)
Ovulation Method (3 group sessions required, then individual follow-up)
Sunday 8:30-12:00 a.m.
June 1, 15, 29, 2008
Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 2008
Amarillo-St. Joseph’s
English-Mary Biggers (359-3042)
Ovulation Method (2 group sessions required, then individual follow-up)
Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
Mar. 8, Apr. 5, 2008
June 7, July 12, 2008
Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 2008
Amarillo- St. Mary’s
English-Faye Usala (358-2880)
Sympto-Thermal Method (2 group sessions required, then individual follow-up)
Sunday 12:00 p.m.
July 13, Aug. 10, 2008
East Deanery
Pampa-St. Vincent de Paul
Spanish-Mary Biggers(359-3042)
Ovulation Method (2 group sessions required, then individual follow-up)
Saturday 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Aug. 2, 30, 2008
English-Faye Usala (358-2880)
Ovulation Method (2 group sessions required, then individual follow-up)
Sunday 12:00 p.m.
June 1, 29, 2008
Effective
Both methodologies have comparable efficacy rates of 97-99+ percent.
Fee
The total fee for Sympto-Thermal Methodology or Ovulation Methodology is $95. This includes a 1 year subscription to the NFP magazine Family Foundations. Fees may be paid at first class.
Registration
Registration should be done at least one week before the first class to allow a count for required teaching materials to be gathered or preferably as soon as the wedding date is set. Registration may be done through individual teachers (phone numbers are listed) or Faye Usala (358-2880), or the preparing deacon or priest may send the provided form to Faye Usala at 7809 Bent Tree Dr., Amarillo, TX, 79121.
Additional classes may be added to the schedule at a future date. If the schedule changes, all priests and deacons will be notified promptly.
NFP Presentations
The teachers are willing to speak about NFP at Mass or group sessions, altar societies, guilds, or circles if requested in any parish. Please contact Faye Usala if such a talk is desired.
