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A Heart Open to God's Will: Novena to the Blessed Mother
This beautiful novena to Our Blessed Mother includes an excerpt from the Gospel of Luke's Annunciation account, the novena prayer and a reflection on the challenge of doing God's will in today's world. Promoters of NFP have looked to this feast for inspiration to welcome more children into the family.
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 2007
Item Type: Tri-fold pamphlet
Item Number: 0726
Price: 30¢ each; $20/100

Married Love and the Gift of Life
Through a series of nine questions and answers, the U.S. Catholic address what the Church teaches about marriage and the meaning of the "yes" that the bride and groom give to each other on their wedding day.
Author:United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publication Year: 2006
Item Type: Booklet, 20 pg.
Item Number: 0626; en español 0627
Price: $2.00 each

Sex: What Women (and Men) Really Want
Author presents some of the negative physical and emotional consequences of contraceptive use and reflects on love and the divine plan in a spirited defense of natural family planning.
Author:Theresa Notare, M.A.
Publication Year: 2004
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 0446
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

Faith and Perseverance: Saints Anne and Joachim Novena
Saints Anne and Joachim are powerful intercessors for all married couples, expectant mothers and married couples who are having difficulty conceiving.
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 2004
Item Type: Flier, 2 pg.
Item Number: 0422; en español 0423
Price: 25¢ each; $15/100

NFP Awareness Week Posters
Highlight NFP Awareness Week in your parish, hospital, NFP Classroom, Marriage Preparation office, doctors' office, family life center or campus ministry center.
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 2002 - Current
Item Type: Full-color, 17" x 22" poster; English/Español sides
Price: $2.75 each; 50-99 copies, $2.00 each; 100+ copies, $1.75 each.
Item Number: 2009 Poster: 0922
2008 Poster: 0822
2007 Poster: 0722
2006 Poster: 0622
2005 Poster: 0522
2004 Poster: 0421
2003 Poster: 0322; en español 0323
2002 Poster: 0220
2002 Poster (African American): 0221

Natural Family Planning
Provides basic information about natural family planning methods and their effectiveness in achieving and limiting births.
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 1995, revised 2002
Item Type: Pamphlet, 8 panels
Item Number: 9521; en español 9525
Price: 25¢ each; $15/100; $120/1,000

NFP: Myths and Reality
Focuses on ten misunderstood points concerning natural family planning methods and Church teachings.
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 1995, revised 2002
Item Type: Pamphlet, 8 panels
Item Number: 9522; en español 9523
Price: 25¢ each; $15/100; $120/1,000

Natural Family Planning: An Unexpected Grace
A candid discussion by the author about her experience as an NFP practitioner and teacher.
Author:Lee Ann Doerflinger
Publication Year: 2002
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 0246
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

National Standards for Diocesan Natural Family Planning Ministry
Revised guidelines for diocesan NFP programs to help couples deepen conjugal love and achieve responsible parenthood.
Author:NCCB Administrative Committee
Publication Year: 2000
Item Number: 0032
Price: NO LONGER AVAILABLE

An Introduction to Natural Family Planning
Basic information about NFP, with an overview on fertility; explains the two most popular NFP methods (Sympto-Thermal Method and Ovulation Method). Used in many diocesan marriage preparation programs.
Author:Richard Fehring, Stella Kitchen, and Mary Shivanandan
Publication Year: 1999
Item Type: Booklet, 20 pg.
Item Number: 9921; en español 9927
Price: $1.50 each; 10-49 copies, $1.25 each; 50+ copies, $1.00 each. Bulk discounts available.

FOCUS Series
Ongoing series of brief two-page articles on Natural Family Planning, Church teachings supporting its practice in marriage, and related issues. Designed for use in NFP programs, Marriage Preparation programs, and appropriate parish educational programs.

Chastity: Its Place in the Gospel of Life
"Evangelium Vitae upholds the dignity of human life at all stages. We can show our reverence for this gift of life by honoring the truth about human sexuality. Chastity–both for married couples and single persons–speaks a language of authentic love and gives glory to God."
Author:Rose Fuller
Publication Year: 1996
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 9601-FUL
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

NFP Bibliography
Provides a comprehensive listing of contemporary research, which has formed the bases and establishes the effectiveness of the methods of natural family planning. Divided into eight sections. Contents include information on breast-feeding and NFP, psychosocial aspects of NFP, as well as monographs, proceedings, and classic articles.
Author:Richard J. Fehring, DNSc, RN and Robert T. Kambic, MSH
Publication Year: 1995
Item Type: Booklet, 55 pg.
Item Number: 9520
Price: $12.95 each

Human Sexuality: Where Faith and Science Meet
The scientific study of human sexual behavior confirms the validity of Church teaching, and at the same time challenges us to respond to an emerging crisis.
Author:Theresa Notare
Publication Year: 1994
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 9401-NOT
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

Human Sexuality from God's Perspective: Humanae Vitae 25 Years Later
Statement from the NCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities issued on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Humanae Vitae.
Author:National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publication Year: 1993
Item Type: Leaflet, 1 pg.
Item Number: 9320
Price: 1-99 copies, 8¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 7¢ each

An Affirmation of Natural Family Planning
Letter articulating the importance of NFP services in the dioceses.
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 1991
Item Number: 9120
Price: 1-99 copies, 7¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 6¢ each

Catholic Teaching on Population Issues
Offers an overview of the Church's teachings on population, discussing international politics of population including such issues as economic implications and family planning.
Author:Bishop James T. McHugh
Publication Year: 1991
Item Type: Booklet, 10 pg.
Item Number: 9121
Price: $2.00 each

Natural Family Planning Nationwide Survey
The detailed report of the nationwide survey of NFP couples in the dioceses of the United States.
Author:Grace A. Boys, SSS, Ph.D.
Publication Year: 1989
Item Type: Booklet, 39 pg.
Item Number: 8920
Price: $2.00 each

Statement on the 20th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae
Statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Humanae Vitae with the summary of a nationwide survey of NFP.
Author:NCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities
Publication Year: 1988
Item Type: Tri-fold pamphlet
Item Number: 8820
Price: 1-99 copies, 8¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 7¢ each

The Bishops and Natural Family Planning: Theological and Pastoral Implications
Chronicles the development of the U.S. bishops' national office for NFP.
Author:Msgr. James T. McHugh
Publication Year: 1984
Item Number: 8420
Price: 1-99 copies, 7¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 6¢ each

Natural Family Planning: Some Pastoral Observations
Document which lays the philosophical foundation for NFP services in the dioceses of the United States.
Author:Cardinal Terence Cooke
Publication Year: 1983
Item Number: 8320
Price: 1-99 copies, 7¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 6¢ each

Address to a Group of American Bishops
The Holy Father speaks about Catholic teaching on human sexuality, the sacrament of marriage, conjugal love and parenthood, and NFP.
Author:Pope John Paul II
Publication Year: 1983
Item Type: Leaflet, 1 pg.
Item Number: 8321
Price: 1-99 copies, 7¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 6¢ each

The Person, the Family, and Fundamental Choices
Classic article reflecting upon how Catholic couples can integrate the teachings of the Church on conjugal love and responsible parenthood in their family planning decisions.
Author:Msgr. James T. McHugh
Publication Year: 1983
Item Type: Leaflet, 6pg.
Item Number: 8322
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

A Theological Perspective on Natural Family Planning
Drawing from contemporary Church teachings, outlines basic theological elements supporting the moral acceptability of NFP methods.
Author:Bishop James T. McHugh
Publication Year: 1983
Item Type: Booklet, 72 pg.
Item Number: 8323
Price: $2.00 each

NFP: A Review
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 1982
Item Number: 8220
Price: $2.00 each

Fertility Acceptance and Natural Family Planning
Author explores modern technology's efforts to control and suppress fertility through the use of drugs and devices. Asserts that couples can achieve fertility management through the use of natural family planning and, in addition, that NFP imparts responsible behavior.
Author:Mary Catherine Martin, Ph.D.
Publication Year: 1981
Item Type: Booklet, 16 pg.
Item Number: 8107
Price: 60¢ each

Diocesan Plan for NFP Development
Lays the foundation for NFP services in the dioceses of the United States.
Author:USCCB Diocesan Development Program for NFP
Publication Year: 1981
Item Type: Booklet, 31 pg.
Item Number: 8120
Price: $1.50 each

On the Regulation of Birth (Humanae Vitae)
Pope Paul VI's 1968 encyclical reaffirming the Church's teaching on marriage, family, and the transmission of life.
Author:Pope Paul VI
Publication Year: 1968
Item Type: Booklet, 16 pg.
Item Number: 7611
Price: $1.25 each.

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