Ready to know and love God's design for the body? I've created dozens of courses and resources designed to help parents, women, couples, and organizations learn cycle awareness and body literacy from a Catholic perspective.

Select the type of resources you're looking for below to jump right to that section, or scroll to view all Pearl & Thistle offerings.

Ready to know and love God's design for the body? I've created dozens of courses and resources designed to help parents, women, couples, and organizations learn cycle awareness and body literacy from a Catholic perspective.

Select the type of resources you're looking for below to jump right to that section, or scroll to view all Pearl & Thistle offerings.

 

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FOR KIDS & TEENS

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How do you teach your kids that our bodies are good while keeping boundaries in mind? Lay the foundation with this free, age-appropriate intro to Theology of the Body.

CATHOLIC CONNECTIONS
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The best time to prep for her menses? Before it happens! No need for fear or wondering what's going to happen; prepare your daughter - and you - for her first period with Cycle Prep.

CYCLE PREP
Mom and daughter smiling at camera - the woman has brown curly shoulder-length hair and a black shirt and the girl has brown wavy hair and a blue shirt. The photo fades into white with the words "Course" and "Cycle Prep En Espanol" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Mom and daughter smiling at camera - the woman has brown curly shoulder-length hair and a black shirt and the girl has brown wavy hair and a blue shirt. The photo fades into green with the words "Course" and "Cycle Prep En Espanol" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

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.

CYCLE PREP - EN ESPAÑOL
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Why wait until she's an adult to gain valuable health info? Help your daughter to understand her cycles and determine what's normal and what's not with this basic intro to charting.

CHARTING FOR GIRLS
Woman and two girls sitting at table together From left: Hispanic woman with dark curly hair looks at a folder the girl next to her is holding. Hispanic teenage girl with blue cardigan and orange shirt wearing glasses looking at a pink folder with papers. In distance, another teenage girl looks at computer. The photo fades into white with the words "Workbook" and "Charting for Girls" in Spanish at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Woman and two girls sitting at table together From left: Hispanic woman with dark curly hair looks at a folder the girl next to her is holding. Hispanic teenage girl with blue cardigan and orange shirt wearing glasses looking at a pink folder with papers. In distance, another teenage girl looks at computer. The photo fades into green with the words "Workbook" and "Charting for Girls" in Spanish at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

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.

LEYENDO TU CICLO
Group of teenagers with arms around one another smiling at the camera under a tent. The photo fades into white with the words "Course" and "Anatomy & Reproduction" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Group of teenagers with arms around one another smiling at the camera under a tent. The photo fades into green with the words "Course" and "Anatomy & Reproduction" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

Dread the sex talk no more. Anatomy, Reproduction, and Fertility for Catholic Teens combines biology and theology to illuminate the language of the body as designed by God.

CATHOLIC TEEN COURSE

FOR SINGLE WOMEN

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Yes, and they should! Watch the replay from this candid discussion about the benefits single women can reap from charting their cycles, even without fertility protocols.

FREE EVENT REPLAY
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You don't need to learn a full NFP method to understand your body. Learn basic charting skills and discover what your cycles are telling you about your health, energy, and mood.

GET THE WORKBOOK

FOR COUPLES

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How can you get your husband excited about charting? Here are three creative ways for spouses to actually engage in charting together, plus the unique role men play in charting.

FREE TALK REPLAY
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Looking for an NFP method customized to you? Boston Cross Check provides numerous biomarkers to identify ovulation so you can choose the best for your lifestyle and goals.

BOSTON CROSS CHECK
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The solution to "the Church needs to do more to support NFP?" It's you. Let me train you how to dynamically bring NFP to your parish and community as a lay leader.

NFP AMBASSADORS

EN ESPAÑOL

Mom and daughter smiling at camera - the woman has brown curly shoulder-length hair and a black shirt and the girl has brown wavy hair and a blue shirt. The photo fades into white with the words "Course" and "Cycle Prep En Espanol" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Mom and daughter smiling at camera - the woman has brown curly shoulder-length hair and a black shirt and the girl has brown wavy hair and a blue shirt. The photo fades into green with the words "Course" and "Cycle Prep En Espanol" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

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.

CYCLE PREP - EN ESPAÑOL
Woman and two girls sitting at table together From left: Hispanic woman with dark curly hair looks at a folder the girl next to her is holding. Hispanic teenage girl with blue cardigan and orange shirt wearing glasses looking at a pink folder with papers. In distance, another teenage girl looks at computer. The photo fades into white with the words "Workbook" and "Charting for Girls" in Spanish at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Woman and two girls sitting at table together From left: Hispanic woman with dark curly hair looks at a folder the girl next to her is holding. Hispanic teenage girl with blue cardigan and orange shirt wearing glasses looking at a pink folder with papers. In distance, another teenage girl looks at computer. The photo fades into green with the words "Workbook" and "Charting for Girls" in Spanish at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

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.

LEYENDO TU CICLO
Woman wearing orange sweater holding a Bible and wearing a white watch. The photo fades into white with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom in Spanish along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Woman wearing orange sweater holding a Bible and wearing a white watch. The photo fades into green with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom in Spanish along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

Hemos preparado hermosas diapositivas en PDF con sus notas para presentar, ya sea usando este libreto directamente o el suyo propio. Se incluyen folletos para recursos adicionales y aprendizaje.

PAQUETE

FOR PARISHES & DIOCESES

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So you want to bring NFP to your parish but have no idea where to start (or your current program needs a refresh). Develop your parish's NFP plan with this step-by-step workbook.

NFP PLANNING GUIDE
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You know NFP is important to share with your parishioners, but you don't really understand it. This crash course in NFP will teach you practical applications for pastoral ministry.

COMING SOON!

Man and woman sitting with woman resting her head on the man's shoulder. The man is has brown hair and a beard and is wearing a blue zip up with an orange color. The woman is wearing an orange cardigan and a white tank top and has brown hair. The photo fades into white with the words "Course" and "NFP Ambassadors" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Man and woman sitting with woman resting her head on the man's shoulder. The man is has brown hair and a beard and is wearing a blue zip up with an orange color. The woman is wearing an orange cardigan and a white tank top and has brown hair. The photo fades into green with the words "Course" and "NFP Ambassadors" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

The solution to "the Church needs to do more to support NFP?" It's you. Let me train you how to dynamically bring NFP to your parish and community as a lay leader.

NFP AMBASSADORS
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Wish you could gather your whole parish to share NFP? Save time with this done-for-you Intro to NFP presentation (complete with slide deck, speaker notes, and videos).

NFP PLANNING GUIDE
Woman wearing orange sweater holding a Bible and wearing a white watch. The photo fades into white with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom in Spanish along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Woman wearing orange sweater holding a Bible and wearing a white watch. The photo fades into green with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom in Spanish along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

Hemos preparado hermosas diapositivas en PDF con sus notas para presentar, ya sea usando este libreto directamente o el suyo propio. Se incluyen folletos para recursos adicionales y aprendizaje.

PAQUETE
Hands holding a printout about NFP. The photo fades into white with the words "One-on-One" and "Learn Boston Cross Check" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Hands holding a printout about NFP. The photo fades into green with the words "One-on-One" and "Learn Boston Cross Check" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

The easiest way to share NFP at your parish? Spruce up your flyer rack and spread the word about fertility awareness with these printable NFP brochures and flyers.

NFP HANDOUTS
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Want to promote body literacy from the start? Give your female parishioners, students, troop members, or co-op participants - and their moms - the gift of knowledge with Cycle Prep, a first period prep course.

CYCLE PREP - GROUP
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Looking for a done-for-you presentation to weave together biology, theology, and body literacy? This program includes slides, classroom handouts, parent letter, and videos from my Catholic teen course.

TEEN COURSE - GROUP

CLASSROOM & GROUP USE

Girls facing away from the camera jumping in the air cheering with trees in background. The photo fades into white with the words "Group License" and "Cycle Prep - Group License" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Girls facing away from the camera jumping in the air cheering with trees in background. The photo fades into green with the words "Group License" and "Cycle Prep - Group License" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

Want to promote body literacy from the start? Give your female parishioners, students, troop members, or co-op participants - and their moms - the gift of knowledge with Cycle Prep, a first period prep course.

CYCLE PREP - GROUP
Several Hispanic teenagers posing and cheering outside of church. The photo fades into white with the words "Group License" and "Group Teen Presentation" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Several Hispanic teenagers posing and cheering outside of church. The photo fades into green with the words "Group License" and "Group Teen Presentation" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

Looking for a done-for-you presentation to weave together biology, theology, and body literacy? This program includes slides, classroom handouts, parent letter, and videos from my Catholic teen course.

TEEN COURSE - GROUP
Priest and woman sitting facing each other in church pews. The priest is African American and wearing a collar and black shirt. The young woman has brown curly hair and is wearing a tan turtleneck sweater. The photo fades into white with the words "Course" and "NFP Ministry Masterclass" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Priest and woman sitting facing each other in church pews. The priest is African American and wearing a collar and black shirt. The young woman has brown curly hair and is wearing a tan turtleneck sweater. The photo fades into green with the words "Course" and "NFP Ministry Masterclass" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

You know NFP is important to share with your parishioners, but you don't really understand it. This crash course in NFP will teach you practical applications for pastoral ministry.

COMING SOON!

NFP MASTERCLASS
People sitting in lecture hall writing in notebooks. The photo fades into white with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.People sitting in lecture hall writing in notebooks. The photo fades into green with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

Wish you could gather your whole parish to share NFP? Save time with this done-for-you Intro to NFP presentation (complete with slide deck, speaker notes, and videos).

NFP PLANNING GUIDE
Woman wearing orange sweater holding a Bible and wearing a white watch. The photo fades into white with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom in Spanish along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Woman wearing orange sweater holding a Bible and wearing a white watch. The photo fades into green with the words "DIY Slides" and "Intro to NFP Presentation" at the bottom in Spanish along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

Hemos preparado hermosas diapositivas en PDF con sus notas para presentar, ya sea usando este libreto directamente o el suyo propio. Se incluyen folletos para recursos adicionales y aprendizaje.

PAQUETE
Hands holding a printout about NFP. The photo fades into white with the words "One-on-One" and "Learn Boston Cross Check" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.Hands holding a printout about NFP. The photo fades into green with the words "One-on-One" and "Learn Boston Cross Check" at the bottom along with the Pearl and Thistle logo.

The easiest way to share NFP at your parish? Spruce up your flyer rack and spread the word about fertility awareness with these printable NFP brochures and flyers.

NFP HANDOUTS
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Looking for something different? Christina is also available for consulting, training, speaking, and more. We'd love to speak with you about your needs and how Pearl & Thistle can help you.

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Looking for something different? Christina is also available for consulting, training, speaking, and more. We'd love to speak with you about your needs and how Pearl & Thistle can help you.

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