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Teaching Couple
To become a teaching couple for CCL you simply need to:
- Have previously taken CCL’s Main NFP series
- Be a current Patron of CCL
- Have been charting using CCL's STM for at least six months (haven't taken class? Sign up here.)
- Have Internet access and an email account
- Agree to teach as a married couple
- Agree to teach online and work with self-paced students
- Understand there is an option to also teach live on-site
- Agree with the Principles of CCL
Benefits
- Make a difference in couple's lives by teaching scientifically based, highly effective STM.
- Cost of training ($2000 value) covered by CCL
- Continuing education/recertification ($250 value) free of charge for active volunteers
- Professionally designed courses materials provided
- Support network of certified teachers and CCL staff
- Online tool access provided
- No marketing, shopping cart, shipping required! Just schedule class and show up to teach
- Automatic certification as FSI instructor who can teach and earn on Fertility Science Institute platform
- Be part of a great community and tradition of sharing the gift of Humanae Vitae
Instructor Training Program
- The instructor training program is online and consists of online "self-paced" modules and live webinars. Tests are “open book, open-note” and can be retaken until a passing score is achieved.
- CCL does not charge a fee to candidate teaching couples to go through the training program. However, CCL invests over $2,000 worth of time and resources for each couple who goes through the program. For this reason, we ask each Teaching Couple applicant to be a current CCL patron member. We also ask for donations to cover training expenses.
- The teacher training program may be completed at your own pace within set time frames.
- Candidate teachers often make it through the training within six months, though it is possible to complete it sooner.
- After successful completion of training classes, candidate teaching couples are assigned a mentor couple/instructor who guide and provide support during their practicum.
FAQs
The training modules cover a wide range of information, including CCL’s STM method, breastfeeding, transition times, class management and presentation, history and theological background.
What is expected of teachers after training is completed?
CCL teaching couples are asked to teach at least two course series per year, with at least one being online. Because many of our students opt to take the Video-based Online Class, we ask teaching couples to mentor these students as well.
CCL Teaching Couples are also asked to complete continuing education each year.
Building key relationships, advertising and promoting classes play a critical role in the success of a teaching couple’s ministry. It is often the case that teaching couples need to also promote their own classes and build up a support network to help them spread the good news of NFP.
My spouse is not interested in teaching. Can I still get certified?
Because the witness of a teaching couple is such a vital part of CCL’s approach, we want both spouses to participate. If only one spouse is interested in volunteering, we encourage you to look into promoting. Our Natural Plan program is an excellent NFP overview and introduction to NFP. A single person or spouse can apply to be certified to teach as a promoter.
How does technology play a role in training?
All of our coursework is done with online software that is easy to navigate. Teachers will need to become familiar with the PeakDay charting app as many students use this app to communicate with their teachers. CCL provides a free PeakDay account to certified teaching couples.
What if we learned a different method of NFP?
In this case we ask that you take the CCL Main Class series first before applying for our Teacher Training program. This way you learn the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) and experience the class that you would eventually teach. Patron membership to CCL is included with the Main Class for one year.
You Can Make A Difference And Benefit!
CCL is looking for couples who can witness to the beauty and wisdom of practicing NFP and marital chastity. You will find that this special mission is very rewarding for you!
Many of our teaching couples tell us that teaching NFP together is a blessing for their marriage. The experience of volunteering together allows them to make a positive impact in the lives of other married, or soon-to-be married couples, all the while strengthening their own commitment to one another.
In Their Own Words
"We knew that this gift that we had been given could not be just for us to learn, but that we needed to share it with others. So through a lot of prayer, and God’s grace we took on studying to be a Teaching Couple. Today we share with people in our church community, neighboring parishes, and for that matter, our whole diocese, the wonderful gift of fertility awareness in a way that’s 100% natural." — Alex & Maryanne
"We knew that we wanted to teach NFP, because we found that there is a lack of knowledge about NFP, especially in the Hispanic community. We wanted to share want we learned with others. It’s like a treasure for us; we just wanted to share the wealth with others." — Gonzalo & Cecilia
"We saw how much NFP changed our marriage for the better so we decided that we wanted to share it with as many people as we possibly can. So many people are getting divorced, so many people are unhappy in their marriages, and so many people are hurting. We were there; we were hurting and unhappy. God had the grace to save us from the pain and we know that He is calling us to share our story with others." — Greg & Tania
"We enjoy teaching natural family planning to engaged couples who are in love and embarking on their new journey together. We would not still be teaching this class if we did not truly believe it holds the key to a successful marriage." — Clint & Jillane
"Teaching NFP also allowed us to be active in a Church ministry that we could do together as a couple bringing further unity to our marriage." — Dave & Mona
"By teaching others, we are continually reminded to put God in every decision. We are reminded to be open and generous and to love each other by putting each other first." — Tom & Cheri
Contact Information
The Couple to Couple League International, Inc.
5440 Moeller Avenue Suite 149
Cincinnati, OH 45212
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Eastern M-F
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Phone: (513) 471-2000
Toll free: (800) 745-8252
Español: (800) 214-6028
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