Article by Julita Kantod
photos by Rogena and Julita
Sandakan : The Family Life Office of the Sandakan Diocese organized
the first ever Teacher Training Program (TTP) on the Billing Ovulation Method (BOM) from 24th to
26th June at the Sandakan Diocesan Meeting Room.
The 3-day training program was conducted and facilitated by Mr. Chan Lek
Lim a prominent speaker both at National and International level on the Billing Ovulation Method who is also
the President of the National Fertility Awareness Service of Malaysia ( NFASM
).
Rt. Rev. Julius Dusin Gitom, Bishop of Sandakan in his
welcoming address took the opportunity to express his gratitude
to the honourable speaker Mr. Chan for his generosity in accepting the invitation to share his experience with the people of Sandakan. He said, "It is in deed a golden opportunity to be exposed and learn new things especially when it’s
related to your service and to the church. I believe you will gain much from this training. Enjoy yourselves and get as much as you can so
that you may benefit from it not only for yourself but to others as well."
27 participants from the 4 Parish Family Life Ministry across the diocese and
Commission members, two FSIC Religious Sisters and five couples participated in the training.
Mr. Chan conducted private consultations to 5 childless
couples a night before the training program proper on 23rd
June. The 3-day session began with an introduction on fertility and updates on
issues related to fertility followed by in-depth study of BOM and ended with an
assessment.
1. Satisfactory
Ovulation with normal hormone level
2. Health
and good quality of sperm
3. Adequate mucus and healthy cervix
4. Healthy
and patent Fallopian tube
5. Healthy endometrium and
6. Harmonious relationship between husband and wife
Mr. Chan also mentioned on the
possibility of infertility and difficulty in
conceiving :
1. Insulin resistant
2. Lack
of Vitamin D
3. Disturbance
or Pituitary Disorder (Hyperthyroidism or
Hypothyroidism)
4. Other
Endocrine related problem
One of the participants shared that the knowledge he
gained from the progam is an eye opener for him especially on the issues of immorality
of the contraceptives and the wonders of the natural method.
Eva Siruno, the
Director of the Family Life Office of Sandakan reminded all participants to be
good servants of the Lord. She said, "As authentic servants of the Lord
we need to be passionate and be patient. Dealing with people could be very challenging but then God’s has gifted us with a
humble heart, granted through our prayers. I believe that keeping others
privacy is also our priority as we share and exchange knowledge with them."
God has given men and women a complete structure with
parts called body and its wonderful natural functions beyond the understanding
of human being. Learning and experiencing knowledge through fertility is one way
of promoting the value of God’s gift in
each marriage. The union between husband
and wife calls for joint responsibility. Respecting others fertility leads to mutual trust, growth in love and care, promoting a harmonious and happy
life as a family.
Participants from Lahad Datu
Participants from Sandakan
Participants from Tawau
Participants from Telupid
Eva Siruno, on behalif of the Diocese presented a souvenir to Mr. Chan who has facilitated and presented a
very informative and important input to the participants.
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