CIG Matching Orientation Virtual Seminar THIS Saturday, Nov. 8

Before the March 3, 2015 Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony, True Mother will preside over a Matching Ceremony for Blessed Children aged 20 – 30 who meet the qualifications of the “Cheon Il Guk standard.” The Matching Ceremony facilitated by True Mother is expected take place at the Cheon Jeong Goong, the Original Palace. It is anticipated that True Mother will guide the participants to select their own spouse from the candidates gathered, and that those matched during the CIG Matching will participate in the Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony on March 3rd in Korea. To learn more about the meaning, process, and qualifications of the CIG Matching please click here [https://bfm.familyfed.org/0-cheon-il-guk- matching/]. In order to be eligible to participate in the CIG Matching, candidates must participate in the upcoming CIG Matching Orientation Seminar via virtual meeting.

The Cheon Il Guk Matching Orientation Seminar will take place this Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 12 PM – 7 PM (EST).

This Orientation is required for all CIG Matching candidates. The program will explain the process and provide education on the meaning of the Blessing, the value of the CIG Matching, and testimonies from past CIG Matching participants. The program begins at 12 PM (EST) and ends at 7 PM (EST). The orientation is free of charge. To register, please click here and fill out the registration form. [https://bfm.familyfed.org/upcoming-cheon-il-guk-matching-orientation-%E2%80%A2-nov-8- %E2%80%A2-127pm-est-7512/]

We strongly encourage parents of candidates to participate in the Orientation together with their child so that the parents can fully understand the CIG Matching and better support their child. The seminar will also be helpful for those still considering whether or not to participate in the CIG Matching.

Cheon Il Guk Matching Standards

The Cheon Il Guk Standard is set by True Parents to represent the ideal of innocent and pure Adam and Eve, prior to the Fall. The requirements of the CIG Matching include:

1. Lineage: Blessed Child (born after his/her parents received the Blessing from True Parents).

2. Age: A minimum age of 20 (western age) on the date of the Blessing Ceremony, and a maximum age of 30.

3. Purity: Never having kissed, dated, or made an exclusive romantic commitment to another person. Never having been matched or Blessed before.

4. Faith: Determination to keep a commitment to the Matching and Blessing with absolute faith. Dissolution of the Blessing is not an option.

5. Unity: Willing to receive the Blessing with someone from any race or nationality.

6. Health: Those with no specific physical, developmental or psychological problems.

7. Conditions: Having completed the 7-Day Fast specifically for this Matching and Blessing (even having previously completed a 7-Day Fast).

Please stay tuned for further details regarding the Cheon Il Guk Matching in late February.

Feel free to contact the Blessing & Family Ministry with any questions at bfmadmin@unification.org.

May God abundantly bless you and your family,

Dr. Michael Balcomb President, FFWPU-USA

Crescentia DeGoede Director, Blessing & Family Ministry FFWPU - USA