August 2026 - Natural Family Planning | Fertility Awareness

Foundations for Family

Thank you to the CCL family as we step into the breach – we reach out to help families have a chance with learning about the beautiful gift of fertility through their lifetime.  After consistent work we have workshops that are finally underway – in parishes, college campuses and in pregnancy centers across the US. Our global reach…

The Hidden Fruits of Teaching NFP

To our past and present volunteers: thank you for 55 years of teaching and promoting NFP. Every class, presentation, or conversation you have about NFP is directly connected to God’s plan and purpose for marriage. This connection brings about the fruits of communication and cooperation as couples come to understand fertility as a shared responsibility…

Being Pro-Life & NFP

Brenda and Gregg grew up in faithful Catholic homes and heard of NFP early on. Learning the nuts and bolts of it expanded their understanding of being pro-life. The couple’s main concern before taking an NFP class was efficacy. “A lot of these families that practice NFP have a lot of children,” they remember thinking. They add, “But as you…

Celebrate and Re-dedicate

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 800th year of St Francis. It’s also the 55th anniversary of CCL. We have much to be thankful for. Over the coming months you will see several initiatives marking CCL’s 55th anniversary. A major focus this year will be capturing what you will do to support our…

Anniversaries and Gifts

An anniversary is the annual return of the date of a specific event, typically celebrating, remembering, or marking a significant milestone from a past year or years. Most commonly, anniversaries are celebrated for annual remembrances of wedding dates, dates where couples who love each other make commitments through covenants (not contracts) that they come to the Sacrament of Matrimony freely, give of each other totally, accept children willingly and stay faithful to each…

Lessons I’ve Learned From Our Donors and Volunteers

While I can think of plenty of reasons to love NFP, the Sympto-Thermal Method, and CCL itself, a few months ago I found myself wanting to hear, in other people’s own words, what makes them love what we do. So, I took to the phones and started calling donors and volunteers, asking why they go the extra mile…

August Is National Make a Will Month

August is National Make a Will Month, a timely reminder to reflect on your legacy and take action for your future. Despite the importance of a Will, and according to Caring.com’s 2023 study, only 58% of American adults have a Will in place. This highlights that almost half have yet to take this essential step…

Helping Marriages Flourish Through Every Season

For more than 55 years, Couple to Couple League has helped couples prepare for one of life’s greatest vocations: marriage. Over those years, we have learned that preparation does not end on the wedding day. Marriage and family life are filled with new seasons, from starting a career and welcoming a first child to watching children grow,…