Qualifications for Singles

1. Personal and Family Information

Personal and family information provides us with basic information about the Candidate, his or her current studies/occupation and an overview of his or her family.

2. Interview and Confession

It is important that we prepare well internally for the Blessing. Please contact your national Blessed Family Department (BFD) Leader to connect you with someone who can conduct the Blessing Interview and Confession. Only a qualified interviewer trained by BFD EUME can conduct the Interview and Confession.

The Interview and Confession is one conversation, comprised of two parts:

Interview

The purpose of the interview is to ensure that the candidate: 

  • understands the meaning and value of the Blessing;

  • 2nd+ Generation: understands the tradition of the Parents Matching;

  • understands and commits to the Blessing Vow;

  • understands the eternal commitment of the Blessing and is willing to invest extra efforts for at least one year, should difficulties arise after the Blessing;

  • pledges that they have kept their purity OR or restored their purity through a Special Grace forgiveness ceremony.

Confession

The purpose of the confession is that the candidate may share anything that is weighing on their heart, so that they may be guided on a path to restore any mistakes they have made. The candidate must understand the importance of the confession and should share honestly and completely, especially on issues in the area of sexual purity. The interviewer will guide and help the candidate to restore any mistakes that happened in the past. The interviewer will also help in case there is a need to change certain behaviours in the current lifestyle of the candidate.

Important information

Please keep in mind that the Interview and Confession should be done before starting a matching process and it is an international requirement to join the International Matching Website.

The interview and confession should be done in person, with someone in your Sub-Region. It is absolutely confidential and no details of the content will be written down or shared.
The interviewer may delay the signing of the form until they have made sure that the candidate fulfills all the requirements of the Interview and Confession. This may involve a time period in which the candidate resolves any current issues.

Education requirements:

3. Level 1: Matching Preparation Workshop

The Level 1 Matching Workshop provides an introduction to the matching tradition of our True Parents and guidelines on how to proceed if the candidate wants to get matched.  

The Level 1 workshop is recommended for every 2+ generation 14 years old and older and mandatory for all other candidates.

4. Level 2: Matching and Blessing Preparation Workshop

An official Matching & Blessing Preparation Workshop must be completed before attending the Blessing. The workshop should be completed within the last 2 years before the Blessing. In Europe and the Middle East (EUME), the Blessed Family Department offers a Level 2 Workshop twice a year.

Level 2 workshop consists of 2 parts, where the 1st part is a workshop organised by or in cooperation with BFD EUME, and the 2nd part is on sub-regional or national level where candidates can get to know their local BFD representatives.

All participants to the Level 2 workshop have to be at least 18 years old.

5. Divine Principle Education Workshop

A Divine Principle Education Workshop is a requirement to receive the Blessing. Single day seminars are not accepted. We recommend a 21-day workshop to gain a deeper understanding of True Parents’ teachings and to bring one closer to the heart of God.

Please note that BFD EUME does not organise Divine Principle Education Workshops. We recommend you reach out to your local/national/regional pastor for more information on any upcoming Divine Principle Workshops.

Please check with BFD EUME if a workshop that the candidate has attended fulfils the educational requirements for the Blessing and report the approximate dates of said workshop.

6. 3-day Fast

A 3-day Fast needs to be completed as a condition prior to receiving the Blessing. Please notify your Matching Supporter/ BFD Leader when you plan on starting your fast and once you have completed it, please inform BFD EUME of the dates on which it was carried out.

7. Photographs

Please provide 2 x A4 colour photographs of the candidate: Portrait and Full body, according to the specifications below:

  • One full body picture (candidate standing)

  • One portrait picture (head until shoulders)

  • Photos should be clear, taken indoors against a plain background

  • Please dress nicely with proper shoes

  • Please remember that these photos represent you in front of God and True Parents. Therefore, please make sure that they are of good quality.

  • Please upload pictures in portrait format (not landscape!)

Further recommendations:

You may wish to provide one family picture (recommended, but not mandatory). To ensure that the photos are of a high quality, we also recommend that you take the pictures at a professional photo studio, where possible.

8. Health Statement

Please provide a standard health certificate according to your nation signed by a doctor. Please be assured that the results will remain confidential.

Please disclose your situation with your future partner.
If there is a change in your health situation before the Blessing, please update your information and include the relevant documents.


Additional information for 2nd+ Generation:
If there are no major health problems, 2nd+ Generation candidates can simply sign the Health Statement on the Blessing Application Website (blessingapplication.eu), declaring the absence of any health problems.
If the candidate does have health problems, please state them on the Blessing Application Website and include a brief description and a note signed by a doctor.

Health problems that need to be mentioned include:

  • Genetic diseases

  • Mental illnesses

  • Conditions that may prevent you from having children (i.e. Sickle Cell Trait,..)

  • Medication over a longer period of time

  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

  • HIV infection

  • Etc.

Health problems that do not need to be mentioned:

  • Temporary diseases

  • Broken bones

  • Near or far-sightedness

09. HIV Test

In addition to the health statement, an HIV test needs to be submitted. This needs to be conducted by a doctor or at a hospital. Please make sure that it is clearly visible on the test that the candidate is HIV negative.

Tip: An HIV test is routinely conducted when donating blood and the result can often be requested. Please check with your local provider.

We would like to assure candidates that the results of the test will remain confidential and will not be shared or published. The test result validity does not expire and the test does not need to be repeated unless there is reason to suspect that you have been infected.

My Life Story

This form is an introduction to yourself and will be provided by your Matching Supporter.

Please note: This form is only necessary for 1st Generation candidates.

10. Matching Report Form

When holding the commitment ceremony, please make sure to also sign the Matching Report Form. After signing the form, please notify your pastor, your national BFD Leader and submit the form to BFD EUME.

11. Level 3: Blessing Preparation Workshop

BFD EUME will offer a Workshop for all matched couples shortly before attending the Blessing. The workshop will provide guidance about the Blessing and time (or “life”) after the Blessing.

This workshop is offered online by BFD EUME shortly before a Cosmic Blessing and it is specifically designed for the Matched Couples who are preparing to attend the ceremony.
It provides the opportunity to receive additional education and to discuss important topics with your future spouse. It is also a chance to meet the other Matched Couples, to hear the latest information on the upcoming ceremony and to ask your questions.

We strongly recommend attending this workshop together with your future spouse, as there are many opportunities for discussion.

Couples who have registered for the upcoming Cosmic Blessing will be invited to attend this workshop, once it has been announced.

12. Blessing Offering

The Blessing offering is a financial offering to True Parents and Heavenly Parent for receiving the gift of the Blessing. The amount depends on the nation of the candidate. The offering is an important spiritual condition to receive the Blessing. After details such as the amount have been officially announced, they will be communicated directly to the Blessing candidates, once their application has been approved.

Submitting qualifications

First Generation candidates:

Please submit all documents to Mrs. Miyako Gerova at: europecosmicblessing@gmail.com

2nd+ Generation candidates:

All documents should be uploaded to our Blessing Application Website: www.blessingapplication.eu. We ensure that all information you provide us via this website stays confidential.

Every 2+ Gen Matching Candidate should register on this website to upload all necessary documents and have an overview of their Blessing Application status. You don’t need to be matched in order to register. You can create a profile anytime and start working on your qualification.