Seminarians Comment on their CANFP Week “God’s Design for Married Love”

Seminarians of the Dioceses of Sacramento and Santa Rosa with Bishop Soto, during their CANFP weeklong program

“Very important information!”

“I see the important connection between the theology of the body and NFP. The couple knowingly or unknowingly have an intimate connection to the Holy Trinity and the procreative part of God’s plan.”

Seminarians exchange ideas

“The whole approach to the topic was very good from reason to theology. The whole week showed great witness to Gospel of Life!”

“This encourages me to be an enthusiastic and courageous priest as I preach and teach about Church’s teaching on life and family morals.”

San Francisco Seminarians, with Vocation Director Fr. David Schunk and CANFP Executive Director Sheila St. John at 2013 program at St. Patrick’s Seminary

“You have planted many seeds in my heart and I will do my best to let this seed grow”

“I enjoyed the workshop very much. I’ve learned a lot and hopefully I can apply this to my ministry. The progression and order of the workshops were well arranged.”

Bridget and Steve Patton, Family Life Director of Sacramento, share their marriage journey with seminarians

“Superb! Religion meets Science!”

“It was a very enlightening week and challenging at the same time. We talked about the truth of Church’s teachings, which we already knew but in my case I did not know how to put it together in easy words. Thank you so much!”

Bishop Vasa with Santa Rosa seminarians following his presentation

“I also recommend this program to priests, deacons/permanent deacons, and laity”

“Great Week! Every seminarian should have exposure to these presentations! “

Dr. Keenan updates the Oakland seminarians on health and science aspects of the issue

“This is the stuff we need!!!”

“It really opens me up and empowers me to face this dimension of our lives in a knowledgeable and confident way with concrete plans. It also will give me much to pray about in my own vocation and the nature of married life as well as priesthood”

Oakland seminarians with Vocations Director Fr. Ken Nobrega and CANFP Board Member Fr. Joseph Illo at 2012 program

“Very informative with specific ways to promote marriage and NFP in parishes”

“Deeply moving and empowering. I feel much more prepared to discuss these topics, and I also now know where to get  further resources and information”