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At the Service of communion
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Against this backdrop of love so central to the Christian experience of marriage and the family, another virtue stands out, one often overlooked in our world of frenetic and superficial relationships. It is tenderness.Amoris Laetitia, n. 28
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies the Sacrarment of Matrimony as one of the sacraments "At the Service of Communion." Matrimony, and the vocation of marriage that it celebrates and commissions, is a graced occasion that marks the beginning of a new state in life for those who marry each other.
Just as a vocation to Holy Orders or religious life does not present itself as a "given" or an "assumption," the same holds true for married life. Successful marriages emerge from shared discernment between the couple, faithful formation within the parish or mission community, and committed accompaniment after the celebration of Matrimony.
Beginning in January of 2022, parishes in the Diocese of Cheyenne will begin using Witness to Love as they journey with couples who desire to celebrate Matrimony. For those who already live the vocation of marriage, the Diocese of Cheyenne will also assist parishes in establishing Be Light groups to help married couples journey together in faith and friendship in the Lord. Those seeking validations of their unions in the Church will have a unique pathway that accounts for their shared experiences, and if this situation applies to you, you may learn more by clicking this link (o este enlace por recursos en español).
The following image presents the roadmap of your experience with Witness to Love at your parish, and it is possible that your parish will begin accompanying you with Witness to Love prior to January 2022. We look forward to supporting and accompanying you as you prepare for and grow in your vocation of marriage!
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Natural Family Planning
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Resources for Use in Pastorates
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a resource for married couples to embrace the gift of the bodies God has given them as they live the vocation of married life. NFP helps couples plan the timing of their pregnancies in a way that upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church. Importantly, NFP involves the participation of both wife and husband in this important part of their shared vocation and commitment to each other.
Read More about Natural Family Planning
Many methods of Natural Family Planning exist. If you are preparing for marriage, please speak with those preparing you for marriage about whether your parish has a preferred method or instructor. Following are links to several resources, each of which contains an option for online instruction:
SymptoPro
Marquette Method
Sympto-Thermal Method
(Disponible en español)
Billings Ovulation Method
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Instructors
Are you an NFP instructor or training to be an instructor, and are you interested in serving in the Diocese of Cheyenne? If so, please complete the following form and Joe will contact you.
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