Talking Points for Clergy – Resources
These resources are specifically relevant to the topic of Church Teaching and NFP and offered by the Office of NFP. They are explained in more detail on the Talking Points for Priests – Resources Page.
Office of NFP Resources
Online resources
External Resources
Books/Articles
- Good News About Sex and Marriage by Christopher West
- Contact our office if you or a couple would like a copy of this book. We can get you/them one free of charge.
- Body and Soul by Archbishop Robert J. Carlson
- A reflection for couples called to marriage on the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae by Archbishop Robert Carlson
- Endow Study on Humanae Vitae by Emily Stimpson Chapman
- A thorough explanation and source of reflection on the teachings of Humanae Vitae in a easy to read format. Great for personal reading or group discussion.
- Responsible Parenthood (USCCB)
- Discernment of Spirits in Marriage by Fr. Timothy Gallagher
- To assist couples in learning the process for discerning God’s plan for their family size and balancing prudence AND generosity as the Church calls us to in Humanae Vitae.
Videos
- Theology of the Body Institute YouTube Channel
- They have many videos on a wide range of specific topics.
- Also, Christopher West goes through his book Good News About Sex and Marriage in short video formats (7-12 min).
- Catholic Guide to Sex and Intimacy by Dr. Edward and Beth Sri (12 min)
- The Secret About Sex and Holiness by Fr. Mike Schmitz (8 min)
- Catholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception by Fr. Mike Schmitz (12 min)
- Why Married Couples Must Be Open to Children by Fr. Mike Schmitz (9 min)
- Natural Family Planning by Jason Evert (60 min)
- Church’s Teaching on Contraception + NFP by Jackie & Bobby Angel:
Podcasts
Exploration of specific topics related to intimacy and NFP from a Catholic perspective –
- Charting Towards Intimacy with Ellen Holloway
- The Total Whine Podcast with Emily Frase
Exploration of Catholic family life (some specific episodes on NFP/intimacy) –
- Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
- Messy Family Project with Alicia and Mike Hernon (podcast + many other resources)
Church Documents
- Amoris Laetitia by Pope Francis (2016)
- Evangelium Vitae by Pope St. John Paul II (1995)
- Theology of the Body by Pope St. John Paul II (1979-1984)
- Familiaris Consortio by Pope St. John Paul II (1980) – place of the Christian family in the Church and the modern world
- Humanae Vitae by Pope St. Paul VI (1968) – God’s design for married love and the gift of life