courses
At Pearl & Thistle, we believe that by creating a culture of lifelong learning, respect, and care for our bodies, we can all learn to "read" in our bodies the Truth of who God made us to be.
Explore our self-paced video courses and related digital download resources below!
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Bundle Options
Save time and money by purchasing product bundles!
- $135 or 3 monthly payments of $46
Mother-Daughter Prep Package
- 2 Products
Puberty and Perimenopause are like mirror transitions: why not embark on cycle education for you both?! Gain confidence together with this special mother-daughter package! Includes CYCLE PREP and PERIMENOPAUSE PREP
- $129 or 3 monthly payments of $44
Family Education Package
- 5 Products
Guide your children through various age-appropriate stages of body literacy education. This bundle includes: Made in His Image: Pint-Sized TOB for Catholic Families, The Catholic Mom's Guide to First Period Prep, What Parents Should Know About (Pre)Teen Periods, CYCLE PREP: First Period Course for Girls, and Anatomy, Fertility, & Reproduction for Catholic Teens!
Or... purchase individual, self-paced courses for HOME!
Ready to dive in to a rich body literacy curriculum from the comfort of your own home?
These courses were composed in easily-digestible video segments to be utilized at your own pace.
Please note that all purchases are for individual licenses.
To inquire about group licensing, please contact Christina.
- Free
Made in His Image: Pint-Sized Theology of the Body for Catholic Families
Explore what our Catholic faith teaches us about why bodies are important, specifically through Pope St. John Paul II's idea of the "language of the body." FREE video series for the family, for boys and girls aged 6-9.
- $60 or 3 monthly payments of $21
Cycle Prep: First Period Course for Girls
BEST for AGES 9-11
Be prepared for the start of her first period, together! With CYCLE PREP, helping her feel more confidence and less anxious is as easy as pressing "play." Through this shared experience, parents + daughters can build a strong foundation of understanding, positivity, and communication for all the changes ahead!
- $47 or 3 monthly payments of $17
What Parents Should Know About (Pre)Teen Periods
For parents (or educators, or anyone working with youth!) who is looking to learn about menstrual cycles and periods during the (pre)teen years, and how to support our girls through this time of change. Course covers biology of cycles, practical care tips, plus guidance from the Church to help families navigate this time with greater confidence and positivity, together!
- $37
Anatomy, Reproduction, & Fertility for Catholic Teens: HOME USE
BEST for AGES 15+ (Girls & Boys!)
Easily-digestible video segments allow you and your teenage son or daughter to explore the science of anatomy and reproduction in conversation with theological concepts about the dignity and "Language" of the body.
- $97 or 3 monthly payments of $33
Perimenopause Prep: Navigating NFP with Shifting Fertility
WOMEN aged 35+
This online course is designed specifically for Catholic women, seeking some guidance through the perimenopause transition with NFP. Join certified NFP instructor, Christina Valenzuela, as you learn all about the different stages of the perimenopause transition, how NFP protocols may (or may not!) change, and reflect on the beauty & challenges of this transition through the lens of faith.
- $12
Human Love in the Divine Plan- an Intro to Fertility Awareness and NFP
Great for pre-Cana, or any couple new to the idea of NFP!
This quick video course gives an overview of Church Teaching pertaining to family planning, a synopsis of different biomarkers couples can use to track ovulation for family planning, explanation of method types and descriptions, plus practical discussions on the challenges and benefits of NFP.
- $147
NFP Ambassador Training
For COUPLES or INDIVIDUALS
A certification course to give you all the background information to serve as an NFP Ambassador in your parish, whether simply as a point of contact for resources or in active ministry.
NFP Ambassadors are equipped to SHARE, SUPPORT, and SPREAD THE WORD about NFP in a way that authentically uses their own gifts to serve the unique needs of their community.
- $3
Just the Charts! *Download files*
Are you looking to get your teen started with charting her cycles? This printable set comes with three PDF variations, designed especially for teens:
- wheel chart with fluid
- graph chart with fluid
- graph chart with fluid + temps
*Note: these charts are found in "Cycle Charting for Girls" book
Also included are two JSON files which can be used in the Read Your Body app (app access not included)
THIS PAGE IS FOR INDIVIDUAL DIGITAL COURSES
Pearl & Thistle also offers many group licensing and bulk purchase options for our programs, in addition to live workshops, speaking engagements, and consultation/planning services for body literacy and NFP support. Please visit ORGANIZATIONS page for more info, and check out our additional individual resources:
Recursos en Español
PARA FAMILIAS
Cycle Prep: Primer Periodo
Con subtítulos y PDF recursos en español. Un programa que otorga ciencia exacta, información de ayuda y que respeta el rol de los padres como los principales maestros.
LIBRO y VIDEOS
Leyendo tu Ciclo para Chicas
Esta hermosa Guía presenta a las chicas dos niveles para graficar ciclos: una Guía Básica para usar durante los primeros años y una Guía Avanzada para cuando los ciclos se vuelven más regulares.
Christina Valenzuela
Christina has been a certified instructor in the Boston Cross Check™ method of Natural Family Planning since 2013. She had over a decade of experience working in parishes and campus ministry settings prior to founding Pearl & Thistle in 2018. She is a life-professed member of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic. Christina and her husband have been married for almost thirteen years, and have four children. They reside outside of Boston.