How does matching work?

How are matches suggested?  CatholicMatch suggests matches in accordance with the Catholic Sacrament of Marriage to those who are free to marry in the Catholic Church. Before matches are suggested, members are asked to complete a questio...

By Nathan Lloyd

• Updated July 06, 2023 19:30

How can I update my match filters?

Your matches are suggested based on crucial categories that successful couples do well to agree on, from interests to values and vision, along with sexuality and communication. These suggestions are separate from your search results, in ...

By Nathan Lloyd

• Updated January 17, 2023 15:17

Why am I receiving an error stating that Matching is unavailable?

If you were previously married, the Catholic Church requires that one of three things happen before you can begin dating and eventually enter into a sacramental marriage: You are granted an annulment. Your marriage is declared to lack C...

By Nathan Lloyd

• Updated January 17, 2023 15:13

Where can I find my matches?

Your matches are suggested based on crucial categories that successful couples do well to agree on, from interests to values and vision, along with sexuality and communication. These suggestions are separate from your search results, in ...

By Nathan Lloyd

• Updated January 17, 2023 15:14

Who is included in the matching system?

CatholicMatch provides matches based on Catholic Sacrament of Marriage. As such, the matching feature is available to Catholics who are free to marry for purposes that align with these teachings.  Click here to learn more about matching  

By Nathan Lloyd

• Updated January 17, 2023 15:18

Why did I receive a same-gender match?

Occasionally someone makes a mistake when picking their gender while they're creating a new account. This causes our system to treat them as the gender that they selected and not the gender that they actually are.  If you see a woman app...

By Nathan Lloyd

• Updated January 17, 2023 15:20