Meet Our Member: Andreya Arevalo

by Andreya Arevalo
Summer 2024

I’ve proudly served as a FertilityCare Practitioner of the Creighton Model (CrMS) since 2019. My journey with CANFP began concurrently with my certification as a practitioner.

Married for 23 years and a mother of three, my introduction to Natural Family Planning (NFP) came in a pre-cana class prior to our marriage. At that time, the concept seemed distant, but it resurfaced after the birth of our first child. Confronted with contraceptive options postpartum, I quickly realized NFP was the path for us, opting out of hormonal birth control due to its adverse effects.

Our commitment to NFP deepened over the years, guiding us through the births of our subsequent children. In 2016, while actively engaged in volunteer work, particularly in offering Theology of the Body classes and assisting engaged couples in their marriage prep process, I was approached by our newly assigned pastor, now CANFP president, Fr. Blaise Berg. His passion for NFP was infectious, and he proposed the idea of becoming a NFP instructor for Creighton. Embracing the opportunity, I began the educational program and embarked on the journey to becoming a FertilityCare Practitioner in 2017.

The rigors of the program were initially underestimated, yet the journey has proven profoundly rewarding. Guiding women and couples, including those grappling with infertility and seeking NaProTechnology treatments, as well as teens and individuals facing hormonal imbalances and exploring holistic alternatives to contraception, has been an immense privilege. I am forever grateful to Fr. Berg for his unwavering support, my family for their encouragement, and CANFP for fostering an environment conducive to such impactful work.

Presently, I serve as the Director of Family and Faith Formation at St. Mary’s Parish in the Diocese of Sacramento. In addition, I continue my roles as Marriage Prep Coordinator, FOCCUS
Facilitator, and Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, serving as the responsible practitioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe FertilityCare Center in Vacaville, California.

I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve within CANFP and contribute to the promotion of Natural Family Planning. CANFP has given me the opportunity to deepen my expertise, connect with a supportive community, advocate for NFP awareness, access valuable resources, and enhance my professional standing in the field. It is a vital organization for those dedicated to promoting holistic and life-affirming approaches to family planning and reproductive health. It is an absolute privilege to witness the transformative impact of NFP on individuals and families, and I look forward to continuing this journey of service and advocacy. I am beyond blessed

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Andreya Arevalo
Andreya Arevalo, CFCP, Professional Member of CANFP, teaches the Creighton Model FertilityCare System in the Sacramento region.
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