“Be fruitful and multiply” – this Bible verse from Genesis, often read at weddings, is just one part of the Catholic Church’s reputation for large families.
The assumption that you will have children (and possibly many children) can cause couples who struggle to conceive to feel blind-sided by their infertility. The possibility of infertility is almost never considered beforehand – we think it will never happen to us! – even though infertility affects one in every six individuals (men and women) worldwide who are trying to conceive.
To help couples who are preparing for marriage be more aware of the possibility of infertility and be more equipped if it should happen to them, I have written a 15 page handbook to be used in marriage prep courses. Even if this document is just included with all the other marriage prep materials, the hope is that, by providing couples with this resource in advance, should they ever need it, they can begin their infertility journey empowered with resources, information, and the knowledge that they’re not alone.
Download a pdf of the booklet for free below.
Catholic Infertility Resources 