You already know the value of body literacy. You’ve taught it, lived it, and seen firsthand how it transforms lives. But when it comes to expanding your offerings—whether through workshops, student programs, or client education—creating quality materials from scratch can eat up your time and energy fast.
We offer beautifully designed, ready-to-use tools and teaching kits created specifically for experienced educators like you—NFP instructors, Catholic health professionals, and high school teachers who want to do more without starting from zero.
My name is Christina Valenzuela and I've spent the last decade teaching Natural Family Planning clients, hosting talks and workshops around the country, helping parishes & dioceses make (and implement!) NFP support plans, and developing a lifelong body literacy education model.
I know that finding comprehensive, accurate, beautiful, and NOT METHOD SPECIFIC NFP materials can be really hard.
Here at Pearl & Thistle, we're taking our experience and putting it at your service, providing materials to help you with YOUR unique mission in body literacy education and support.
At Pearl & Thistle, we believe that body literacy deserves more than tired diagrams or outdated materials. You deserve resources that both educate and inspire your audience.
Whether you're leading an Intro to NFP session, a CYCLE PREP course, teaching teen charting, leading a small group, or integrating cycle awareness into a health curriculum, we provide everything you need to show up confidently and beautifully.
Reach new audiences without building new content
Teach clearly and confidently with done-for-you, already-proven materials
Offer beautiful resources your students will actually want to use
Expand your impact while staying true to your Catholic mission
Pricing is tiered based on the size of your group
Now you can bring our nationally-acclaimed cycle and period education course to your community by simply pressing "play!"
This renewable annual license will allow you to show CYCLE PREP: First Period Course for Girls in a group setting (with parents and daughters)— all you need is a space to gather.
Cost of Group Hosting licenses varies based on the expected size of your community.
and sign up to be notified about opportunities for training to deliver the workshop LIVE!
Lead a program for teen girls
This is for cycle educators who have a strong grasp of the menstrual cycle but want to teach girls about charting without focusing on fertility.
Using the book, Cycle Charting for Girls, as its core text, this comprehensive, values-based kit includes ready-made slides, speaker notes, handouts, and more!
As a licensed leader, you will be able to customize your presentation for the needs of your community, whether that is teaching Basic Charting (for girls within 2-3 years of starting their periods), Advanced Charting (for girls who've had their cycles for a few years and are ovulating more regularly), or both!
Available for purchase by application only.
A blend of health class + Theology of the Body!
This is for the teacher who wants a modern, intentionally-designed lesson to present the basics of human anatomy and reproduction side-by-side with Church teaching about the dignity of the body, marriage, and family planning. It weds science and practical theology through the concept of "body literacy" and John Paul II's concept of the "language of the body."
Our group package includes videos that you can show in class, or a slide deck that you can present yourself— along with handouts and additional activities for class discussion.
This program is for both boys + girls, designed for students who have already had at least an intro to biology class.
Facilitate a small group for single women on charting + holiness!
Gather a small group of women to learn about charting cycles for health and holiness.
Our facilitator kit includes five sessions with discussion questions, prayer reflections, and resources, in addition to tips on how to start up your group.
Every group member will need to purchase their own copy of "Cycle Charting for Single Women" for learning purposes, but the Facilitator Kit and its contents are completely free and shareable!
Become a stronger assert to your parish!
Are you a cycle educator who wants to better support your parish in beginning or expanding NFP services?
This certification program does much more than just equip people with education about Church teaching and options for NFP: it helps them discern where their unique gifts and their community needs meet in this needed area of pastoral support!
Program includes 3 additional products:
Want to read about how one diocese has implemented this program?
Check out our interview with Matt Selby from the Archdiocese of Dubuque!
Utilize our ready-made video programs
Are you a cycle educator looking for a beautifully-designed, ready-to-go presentation that discusses Church teaching on NFP, in addition to HONEST talk about the challenges and benefits of NFP?
Our "Human Love in the Divine Plan" presentation packet is perfect for use within RCIA/OCIA classes, marriage prep, young adult groups, and more!