Our Values

Our Statement of Core Values

We believe that every human being passes into adulthood by way of the family, and that the ability of every person to function in society is impacted -- for better or for worse -- by that experience. Strengthening the natural family unit of mother, father and their children, is therefore fundamental to ensuring the future functioning of our society and our country.

The marriage commitment is at the heart of healthy functioning of the family. A strong marital relationship protects against family breakdown and provides the most secure and healthy atmosphere in which children are able to grow and mature.

The Human Person

Respect for human life from conception is central to our philosophy.

We believe that every human being has the right and responsibility to understand his or her sexuality and fertility. Fertility is a gift that is part of the human constitution and therefore our sexuality is central to our human dignity. We also believe that all human beings have the right to make free and fully informed choices as adult men and women.

Our Approach

We support a natural approach to fertility and family planning; as such, we believe that artificial methods work against the values that support couples, women and the environment. We believe that temporary abstinence enhances relationships by building anticipation and mutual respect.

We, as an organization, firmly reject the use of all forms of artificial contraception: surgical, chemical, mechanical, and hormonal.

We believe that hormonal contraception, in any form, can seriously increase the health risks of the women taking them. Hormonal contraception has had a profound negative impact on the environment with implications that are not yet fully understood.

The Couple

We believe that the couple-to-couple approach promoted by Serena’s Sympto-Thermal Method is one of the best support systems available for couples desiring to manage their fertility. Too often in today’s society, fertility is seen as merely the woman’s issue. Our method encourages participation from both partners in order to help make family planning a joint decision.

Conclusion

The Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning, developed and taught by Serena, is extremely effective in both postponing and achieving pregnancy. It is respectful of our dignity as persons. It strengthens the marital relationship, is healthy, and is easy to learn.