International Parents' Matching Convocations

Looking for an International, Cross-Cultural Matching & Blessing? Join the Japan/Oceania Matching Convocations without Being There!

Dear Pastors, Ministry Leaders and Blessed Central Families;

Blessed Children who are qualified matching candidates and their parents, who are interested in an international match, can make their candidate profile available at the following Parents’ Matching Convocations (PMCs):

Tokyo, Japan, May 31–June 1, 2014 – for parents of 25 years old and under

Tokyo, Japan, June 8, 2014 – for parents of 25 years old and up

Auckland, New Zealand (Oceania) – June 14, 2014

Sydney and Melbourne, Australia (Oceania) – June, 2014

The Oceania convocations will include parents of Jacob children (children who were born before their parents have received the Blessing and are therefore First Generation) so profiles of Jacob candidates will be included in the display. The convocations will provide separate opportunities for these parents to meet, share with each other, receive guidance and exchange information.

Interested candidates should complete the attached questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible. To make their profile available, candidates should also be registered at the international matching website, www.bcmatching.org, with profile information and photos. Please return the questionnaire, complete the profile info and upload photos at the international website before Wednesday, May 21st, for the Tokyo, Japan convocation and June lst for the Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney and Melbourne, Australia convocations to ensure participation at either of these events.

Candidates, not parents, should complete the questionnaire. Parents should not advertise their adult child’s profile without the candidate’s agreement and participation. Parents should develop a matching plan together with their candidate’s input. Follow the instructions on the questionnaire, or write to Taeko Nakaaze in Japan and Jynene Helland in Australia to learn more about the convocations.

A national PMC is scheduled in the USA on July 11-13, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. At this meeting, participants will be able to connect with families and candidates from other nations interested in an international match. American candidates and their families interested in making their profile available at any international PMC will be able to do so through the Blessing & Family Ministry at www.bcmatching.org.

For questions or additional information, contact us. We look forward to supporting candidates seeking an international, cross-cultural matching and Blessing. May God be with you and your family.

Crescentia DeGoede Director, Blessing and Family Ministry

Questions For Candidates Interested In An International Match - JAPAN

NAME: __________________________________________

For Candidates (not parents) interested in having their profile displayed during the Tokyo, Japan Matching Convocations in June 2014.

Please complete this form, and return it to us by May 21, 2014.

If you are not already registered, on the International Matching Website, visit www.bcmatching.org, register and complete your profile including photos. Your profile and photos will be downloaded and available to parents at the Oceania Convocation along with this form.

1. Explain a little about why are you interested in an international match?

2. Which age range do you prefer for your prospective partner? Your age ____ Don’t have a preference / Up to ___ years older / Down to ___ years younger

3. When are you thinking you would like to begin marriage life? After ____ years / Within ____ years Reason:

4. Are you willing to live overseas? Yes / No Reason:

5. If the OTHER party has any of the following situations, would you be able to accept them? Re-Blessing hadn’t started married life (Yes/No) Re-Blessing had started married life (Yes/No) Any past purity issues prior to receiving True Parents’ Special Grace (Yes/No) Mild physical disability (Yes/No) Manageable intellectual disability (Yes/No)

6. Please underline YOUR own status regarding the Blessing and Special Grace. a. Not Blessed previously / Blessed previously b. Didn’t start marriage life / Started marriage life c. Attended Blessing Workshop / Didn’t attend Blessing Workshop yet d. Completed purity interview / Didn’t complete purity interview yet e. Standing as pure BC / Past purity mistakes requiring True Parents’ Special Grace f. Completed conditions and received True Parents’ Grace / Did not receive True Parents’ Grace

7. Please mention any preferences you have for your match (personality, hobbies, academic background, job, appearance, etc.)

Questions For Candidates Interested In An International Match - OCEANIA

NAME: __________________________________________

For Candidates (not parents) interested in having their profile displayed during the Oceania Parents’ Matching Convocations in June 2014.

Please complete this form, and return it to us by June 1, 2014.

If you are not already registered, on the International Matching Website, visit www.bcmatching.org, register and complete your profile including photos. Your profile and photos will be downloaded and available to parents at the Oceania Convocation along with this form.

1. Explain a little about why are you interested in an international match?

2. Are you a Jacob Child? Yes_____ No______

3. Which age range do you prefer for your prospective partner? Your age ____ Don’t have a preference / Up to ___ years older / Down to ___ years younger

4. When are you thinking you would like to begin marriage life? After ____ years / Within ____ years Reason:

5. Are you willing to live overseas? Yes / No Reason:

6. If the OTHER party has any of the following situations, would you be able to accept them? Re-Blessing hadn’t started married life (Yes/No) Re-Blessing had started married life (Yes/No) Any past purity issues prior to receiving True Parents’ Special Grace (Yes/No) Mild physical disability (Yes/No) Manageable intellectual disability (Yes/No)

7. Please underline YOUR own status regarding the Blessing and Special Grace. a. Not Blessed previously / Blessed previously b. Didn’t start marriage life / Started marriage life c. Attended Blessing Workshop / Didn’t attend Blessing Workshop yet d. Completed purity interview / Didn’t complete purity interview yet e. Standing as pure BC / Past purity mistakes requiring True Parents’ Special Grace f. Completed conditions and received True Parents’ Grace / Did not receive True Parents’ Grace

8. Please mention any preferences you have for your match (personality, hobbies, academic background, job, appearance, etc.)