Diocesan NFP coordinator invites local NFP teachers to become certified.
Diocesan NFP coordinator gives NFP teachers
a. The Standards for Diocesan NFP Ministry
b. Diocesan NFP Teacher Self Study (Form C)
Copies of diocesan NFP guidelines or policy which exceed the bishops' Standards
Participating NFP teacher completes the self-study (Form C) and schedules an observation with the diocesan NFP coordinator or designate.
Diocesan NFP coordinator or designate completes the teacher's observation (Form D).
Diocesan NFP coordinator meets with the NFP teacher to discuss the documentation.
Upon successful completion of the Diocesan NFP Teacher Self-Study (Form C) and Observation (Form D), the diocesan NFP coordinator submits (per each teacher applicant) the completed forms with documentation and the Certification Application to the Natural Family Planning Program requesting the National Diocesan NFP Ministry Certification Test. NB: Retain copies of the forms with documentation and Certification Application per each teacher applicant in the diocesan NFP program files.
NFPP sends test(s) to the diocesan NFP coordinator who administers the test(s) according to DDP protocol.
Diocesan NFP coordinator sends the completed test(s) to the DDP for scoring.
NFPP evaluates and scores the test(s) and sends result(s) back to the diocesan NFP coordinator. NB: Teachers who do not achieve a passing score must retake the test in order to be DDP certified.
NFPP awards Certification (valid five years).
Natural Family Planning ProgramSecretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life & Youth 3211 4 St., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017; 202-541-3040; 202-541-3176FAX.
