Catholic Dating Singles

Introduction

Christian Connection is a faith-based dating site specifically for members in the UK and Ireland. There are thousands of members looking to find their soul mate in a positive atmosphere.  Many marriages have resulted from ChristianConnection.co.uk and even more friendships have been made.

The Review

I was on the Christian Connection forums and came across a comment: God doesn’t not want us to be lonely.  This seems to be a good way of describing the idea behind the dating site.  The focus isn’t just to get people out on quick, cheap dates but to form long-lasting relationships with like minded people.  The profile questions are very realistic and go in depth as to what a person is looking for.  There is even an essay section in the profiles.  Christian Connection works like other faith based dating sites in that you can do detailed profile searches in order to find people with common interests.  However, this dating site goes beyond just impersonal level of writing emails.  Most members take advantage of the forums and message boards in order to initiate serious discussions or have some lighthearted chats.  Again, this is about beating loneliness while finding the right person.  The best feature about Christian Connection is how active members are at organizing get togethers.  There is an entire section dedicated to these casual meet-ups where anyone can come.  The activities vary from a Sunday walk to a lively night in the pub with new friends and possible soul mates.  Because of the low-stress atmosphere of this Christian dating, many marriages have been made.

Conclusion

A great thing about ChristianConnection.co.uk is that you get full access to the entire site with a trial membership, though it only lasts five days.  The site’s makers are sure that you will be thrilled with what you find and sign up for a month membership.

Introduction

Catholic Mingle is a faith based dating site which has been around since 2001.  It is made to be a platform for Catholics with traditional beliefs who are looking for long term relationship and marriage.  While the focus is finding a soul mate, members will find a community of support and companionship.

The Review

CatholicMingle.com is a bit different than other similar dating sites out there.  Instead of targeting a wide range of members, the site is meant for Catholic singles with traditional values.  That is why the profile does not ask as many religious questions but focuses on other aspects of a person’s lifestyle.  Most members use the essay area in order to explain their beliefs in further depth.  Since Catholic Mingle has been around for almost a decade, there is a very large member base.  It is unknown exactly how many members there are but it seems like every major city has several thousand members in the area, especially in Midwestern USA.  It is understood that all members are looking for marriage.  However, some of the members have already found their Catholic soul mates and stay on to partake in the forums and discussions.  There are several features which allow Catholics to find each other online including two-way matchmaking and a personality test. Instead of just offering email communication, members can go in chat rooms or use instant messenger.  The forums seem to be a very popular place for Catholic discussion and relationship advice.  Catholic Mingle is also one of the few sites which organizes in-person mingle events throughout the US.

Conclusion

With a free membership, you can browse other’s profiles to get a feel for the site and the members’ faiths and lifestyles.  However, you will need to upgrade to a full membership in order to communicate with other Catholic singles.

Introduction

Catholic Match is a site specifically for Catholic singles looking for long term relationships that will lead to marriage.  Members here put their faith first and want to find a partner who will do the same.  The dating site does a great job of considering this and creates a safe and comfortable platform where Catholic relationships can bloom.

The Review

There are many Christian dating sites but Catholic Match is one of the biggest which targets a specific faith.  This is especially for serious members who are looking for marriage.  The reason that Catholic Match has been so successful is because it makes a really positive and comfortable atmosphere for these serious relationships to take shape.  There are over 500,000 members with most of them in the US but many in the UK and Canada as well.  Like all dating sites online, members make a profile and can search members’ profiles and then contact them by email.  Rather than relying on just this impersonal method of contact, CatholicMatch encourages members to use their forums and chat rooms.  The topics discussions let members get to know each other’s values and beliefs while talking about faith.  There is also an events section where “CM Get Togethers” are organized.  The traditional Catholic matchmaking search still works well though, especially because CatholicMatch.com offers a free temperament test and very detailed profiles which go in depth about a person’s way of life and beliefs.  Members will also get a magazine with dating articles and other issues.

Conclusion

The membership at CatholicMatch.com is completely free and you will be able to search through profiles.  This allows you to see what type of members are found at Catholic Match and whether they are of interest to you.  That makes this completely risk free.  You will have to sign up for a paid membership to full use the site’s many features though.

Introduction

Christian Mingle is a place for singles of faith to meet up.  It is not just limited to those looking for soul mates though and members will meet many friends and gain a personal support group.  This site sets itself apart from other Christian dating sites because of its sincerity to Christian values and the great in-person mingles events which are organized.

The Review

Christian Mingle has been around since 1996 and is one of the most well known Christian dating sites online.  There are almost a million members worldwide with most of them located in the US.  Even though not all of the members are actively participating, you will still find thousands of Christian Mingle members in just about every area.  Like all reputable faith dating services, members can make profiles and search for other members based on a series of parameters.  ChristianMingle.com goes beyond the standard profiles questions and even offers features like a personality test which can be used to make more accurate matches.  As you browse profiles, you can mark them yes, no or maybe.  The computer matchmaking service will also give you a list of similar members in your area.  This is important when the membership base includes so many people!  There are many different chat rooms and instant messaging so that you can intimately get to know other Christian singles.  Members will also appreciate the advice pages, forums and touching stories section. There are even some fun extras like relationship quizzes.

Conclusion

The trial at Christian Mingle is completely free though it isn’t all access.  You can still look through profiles and get a feel for the site during the free period.  If you want to really make the site work for you though, you will need to sign up in order to take advantage of all the features available.

Introduction

Christian Café is a Christian dating site for singles who want more than just personal ads.  The great thing about this site is the wonderful community feel it has.  This atmosphere makes it really easy to find a friend or soul mate but keep in mind that the site is targeted mostly for Christian singles matchmaking rather than bible groups and so forth.

The Review

There are well over 100,000 active members (active means paying)  at Christian Café though admittedly not all of them are frequently using the site.  Men are at an advantage using Christian Café dating because they make just 45% of the members and the others are women.  You will find all of the standard Christian dating features here including profiles, winks, and friends lists.  There are also Christian chat rooms and Instant Messaging services.  These features are a must with any singles dating site and make finding a compatible date much easier.  The matchmaking feature will automatically show you other members in your area with similar qualities as you.  A few features which make Christian Café stand out from other faith dating sites are the “Ask Jim” section with Q&A articles written by Pastor Jim about relationships and the Prayers Message Board.  You will also find TIPs and advice pages.

Conclusion

One amazing thing about Christian Café is that you get a free week-long membership that allows you access to the entire site except for the chat rooms.  This means you can really try out the site before becoming a paid member.  The sign up can seem a bit daunting because they ask so many questions.  Just keep in mind that you don’t have to answer them all now though these will help you find better matches while using the site’s Christian matchmaking tools.

Introduction

Christian Cupid is frequently named one of the best Christian dating websites online.  There is a good reason for this with its 58,000+ active members who are primarily in the US, UK and Australia.  There are other sites which have larger member groups but keep in mind that Christian Cupid is strictly for singles of faith looking for romance.

The Review

Just because Christian Cupid is meant mainly for dating, that doesn’t mean you won’t find lots of Christian social groups and be able to establish your own online support group when it comes to dating and meeting other singles.  This because of the many features available to members.  Like all top dating sites, members have profiles and do Christian matchmaking by searching for other members based on various parameters.  The site has safety in mind too and you can block certain members from contacting you.  It is more likely that you will want to continue communication with a member though and ChristianCupid.com has you covered.  There is a great instant messaging system which has video and sound features. This feature is a must in dating sites because it allows you to have a real connection with members rather than relying just on mail.  If you are too shy to contact someone, you can send them a heart which is like the Facebook Poke.  There are also great advice forums and blogs where members can discuss any appropriate topic that they wish.

Conclusion

You can sign up for Christian Cupid absolutely for free and start searching for singles of faith right away. This free dating membership allows you to explore the site and decide if it is right for you before making a paid account.  There are two levels of membership but the price difference is very so I recommend going for the Platinum membership which allows you full access to all the features.

Introduction

Today I took another look at the Christian dating site Big Church.  This is one of the most established and trusted online communities for Christians seeking other Christians.  The reason why BigChurch.com has been so popular with people of faith is because it offers much more than just personals or matchmaking.

The Review

Big Church has been around since 1996 and has an active member base of over 400,000 men and women.  The idea behind Big Church is to create a platform for all types of Christians where they can come together, make friends, talk about faith and even find true love.  There are several features which makes Big Church stand out from other sites.

There are chat rooms which are led under many different topics including Friendship, Congregation, Romance and many more.  To make it possible for more personal connections between members, you can use private chat with video.  I can’t emphasize enough how important these features are on a dating site.

They help create an instant connection unlike with just emails.  There are some other really great features too such as discussion forums and blogs.  You can find bible groups, support, and post lighthearted or tough topics for discussion. The Big Church magazine is open to all members for submissions and is filled with helpful information and spiritual guidance.

Conclusion

Signing up for Big Church Christian dating is 100% free.  It takes just about 5 to 10 minutes to make a profile.  I strongly recommend putting up a picture in order to easier connect with members.  With a free membership, you can search profiles, read the magazine, and even take part in live chat with members.  This will give you a way to know whether Big Church is right for you before signing up for a paid membership where you will be able to really connect with other singles of faith.