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FAQs about the Matching
Is there a requirement age to receive the Marriage Blessing?
According to the International guidelines, the minimum age to begin the matching process is 18 years. Based on this, anyone 18 and older can receive the Marriage Blessing.
How can I find a Matching Supporter?
You can find a list of Matching Supporters on our BFM Education website by clicking here (login required).
Matching Supporters are certified by the BFM to help guide people through the matching process.
How can I find a Blessing Interviewer?
You can find a list of Blessing Interviewers on our BFM Education website by clicking here (login required).
Blessing Interviewers are certified by the BFM to help people complete the Blessing Interview.
FAQs about the Blessing
What is the Marriage Blessing?
Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, founders of Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, began the tradition of the Marriage Blessing in 1960. Based on their lifelong commitment to a world of strong marriages and empowered families, the Marriage Blessing has become a worldwide tradition where couples dedicate their marriage to a greater purpose and God. In response to the breakdown of traditional marriage in our world, the Marriage Blessing offers a path to build a world of stronger marriages and healthier families. The Marriage Blessing takes traditional marriage to a higher level of purpose.
The Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony is a celebration of the commitment of one man and one woman to love each other eternally and to create a strong marriage and empowered family.
What is the difference between traditional marriage and the Marriage Blessing?
The Marriage Blessing is an opportunity for couples to renew or begin their marriage relationship through a new commitment to live purposefully for the world and God. In response to the breakdown of traditional marriage in our world, the Marriage Blessing offers a path to build a world of stronger marriages and healthier families. By participating in this ceremony, couples become part of a worldwide community of Blessed Couples striving to embody God’s true love, and create a better world of families. The Marriage Blessing takes traditional marriage to a higher level of purpose.
Where can I attend a Blessing Ceremony?
Many locations across the U.S. and world hold Blessing Ceremonies for couples in their community. You can contact any of the organizers, pastors, and mentors in your state who are responsible for organizing and conducting the ceremony.