“We are both converts to Catholicism, and coming from a contraceptive mindset, we have rejoiced in learning Church teaching regarding birth control. Communication between us has improved by using the Bead Method of Fertility Awareness. We attended a Fertility Awareness Conference about two years ago which introduced us to the Bead Method, and now feel confident that we can fully cooperate with God's plan for our family regarding openness to life. The Bead Method is so easy to learn and use and makes fertility awareness, and the theology behind it, quite simple to understand. We talk every day about our pregnancy intentions. We are finally able to respect and trust God's will for our family; we no longer fear it as we had in the past.”

— Beth and Nick C., Helena


“In the practice of Fertility Awareness, a couple commits to mutual respect, chastity and responsible self control. These qualities are essential to building healthy communication in every aspect of a marriage. Studies have confirmed this by documenting decreased divorce rates among couples practicing Fertility Awareness.”

— Nell S., Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Cut Bank


“I have felt loved in a new way, as my husband has sacrificed often in order to allow my body to take a rest from pregnancy. The interpretation of fertility signs that we do together creates conversation, opens discussion, and makes it something that is “our” responsibility. Even when we experience frustration during this time of transition [the period after child birth], we are communicating and working together, and that is good for any marriage. We have successfully avoided pregnancy in these first few months, and have an increasing trust that God will reveal His Will to us, one day at a time!”

— Anonymous, Anaconda


“The use of the Bead Method of Fertility Awareness has increased my confidence in interpreting my signs of fertility and infertility. This method allows us to be in union with God and open to His will in our lives. After one year of use I was able to go back to my paper records and find trends and averages, especially important for irregular menstrual cycles. The Bead Method has opened the lines of communication between my husband and I on a topic that can be uncomfortable as we work together to interpret and chart the daily findings.”

— Tana and Joe S., Bozeman


“The Fertility Awareness Conference that I attended in Helena was such a blessing to my marriage! It was so encouraging to hear the Church's clear and beautiful teaching regarding Natural Family Planning (NFP), which is something I wish all Catholic couples could hear before they embark upon marriage because fertility awareness is such a vital part of creating a healthy and holy marriage! I would highly recommend the Fertility Awareness Conference to all Catholic couples!”

— Paul and Maria H., Helena


“I attended the fertility awareness conference because where I work at Carroll College Campus Ministry I talk with college students who are in situations ranging from single, couples engaged to be married, women facing the decision of whether or not to take birth control for "medical" reasons, and even those who are just curious if what the church teaches is relevant. I am so grateful for the Fertility Awareness Conference because it equipped me with both the biological and spiritual aspects. What I have found is that the college students are hungry for the truth, and so speaking to them with more than vague generalities about what the church teaches is important.”

— Katie M., Carroll College, Helena


“Fertility awareness has been a true blessing in our relationship. When dealing with issues of infertility, we were monitoring Beth's cycles. With the information from the charts, the doctors were better able to determine the reason for the infertility and were quickly able to prescribe the remedy. We know that fertility awareness led to a quick solution.”

— Robert and Elizabeth G., East Helena