Catholic Young Adults
Faith • Friends • Fulfillment

Dating & Married Life​

Dating & Marriage for Catholic young adults.​

The dating world can be difficult for a young Catholic seeking someone who shares their values. Marriage also comes with challenges and requires a lot of sacrifice. Our resources support you in your dating journey and married life.

Common questions we hear.​

Discerning marriage or recently married? Here are some questions you might be asking yourself.

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How can I find a practicing Catholic who is my age?

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I feel called to marriage, but how do I prepare myself for my vocation while I am dating? How can I ensure my marriage will be chaste and focused on Christ?

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How can I assist my spouse in their journey to heaven? What are the next steps in my marriage that will strengthen our bond?

💡We've Got Answers For You!

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Find Catholics who take their Faith seriously.​​

Join Young Adult Groups​

If your parish offers any activities or gatherings for young adults, we recommend you look into them. It is a great way to meet Catholics who attend a different Mass time than you do or who attend nearby parishes. If your parish does not offer anything for young adults, we recommend starting one; It is an excellent way to meet other Catholics who take their faith seriously.

Try Online Dating​

Online dating often has a bad reputation. As Catholics, we believe dating is a serious discernment process with the goal of lifelong marriage. There are a number of dating sites that cater to Catholics; our favorite is CatholicMatch.com. Every user must state wether they agree with the Catholic Church’s teaching on: the Nicene Creed, the Eucharist, Contraception, Sanctity of Life, and Premarital Sex. Additionally, CatholicMatch has the best security features and customer service out of all its competitors.

Find Catholic Young Adult Groups.

We also ofter a map that can help you locate young adult groups in your area.

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Why We Recommend CatholicMatch.​

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Prepare for dating & marriage.​

Practice Sacrifice!​

Christ did not intend for marriage to end in divorce. It is important to enter this relationship with the correct mindset to set yourself up for success. Each spouse should be prepared to sacrifice themselves for the other. Don’t set unrealistic expectations and be sure to thank your spouse for everything that they do for you. Whether you are married, dating, or single, you can start practicing sacrifice now, so that you can learn to love your spouse better in the future.

Learn To Have A Holy Marriage.

There are many resources available that will aid you in a chaste dating experience and a holy marriage. Below we list some of our favorite books that deal with this subject. We also encourage you to check out our “Catholic Media” page for some helpful podcast recommendations on dating, marriage, and all things Catholic.

Resources For Catholic Young Adults

See our recommended movies, books, podcasts, blogs, and music that strengthen Faith, rather than destroying it.

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BOOKS ON DATING, CHASTITY, AND MARRIAGE:​