SPIRITUAL

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NFP ...
SPIRITUAL
... as PART OF WORSHIP
RELATIONAL
as INTIMACY BUILDER
ECOLOGICAL
SPOUSAL SENSITIVITY
OPENNESS TO LIFE
DISCERNMENT
UNSELFISH LOVE
as MEDICALLY SOUND
DEMOGRAPHIC
as CONTRACEPTIVE
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NFP as a methodto avoid pregnancy

• Couples who have a CONTRACEPTIVE attitude
• View fertility as something to control
• May or might not have grave reasons to
  avoid pregnancy
• Use no artificial methods to control fertility
• See NFP as just another method to avoid
  pregnancy to limit number of children
• Live in constant fear of pregnancy
• Regret that NFP interferes with spontaneity
• Feel cheated from intercourse on fertile days.

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NFP as a methodto avoid side effects

• Couples who have an ECOLOGICAL attitude
• Appreciate the fact that NFP is natural, i.e.,
• no chemicals or devices,
• no negative medical side effects.
• Appreciate the understanding they gain of
  their fertility
• Appreciate that their knowledge can be used
  to achieve a pregnancy if they so wish.

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NFP as a methodto improve intimacy

• Couples who have a RELATIONAL attitude
• View sexuality as an expression of self-giving
  love
• Understand that periodic abstinence, rather
  than decreasing spontaneity, helps develop
  self-control and richer intimacy
  behaviors
• Appreciate time of abstinence from genital
  contact
• Realize the benefits of NFP in the areas of
• communication,
• shared responsibility,
• trust.

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NFP as a methodintegral to spirituality

• Couples who have a SPIRITUAL attitude
• Understand that sexuality is a gift from God
• See themselves as co-creators with God
• Strive to discern Gods plan regarding their
  relationship and their family
• Fully operationalize chastity within marriage
• Are open to new life, even if unanticipated
• Habitually pray together as husband wife.

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SPIRITUAL
RELATIONAL
ECOLOGICAL
DEMOGRAPHIC