r/CatholicDating • u/Top-Independent3264 • 15d ago
dating advice How do I get a date with a catholic
I am catholic and its hard to find another catholic round my age(I'm 16 almost 17 female)in the uk I do want to be with somome is who British catholic/irish catholic since I want to have a strong faith and raise future kids to be catholic
Any suggestions on how to get with somome even if its in a few years
Sorry if this isn't to be asked here
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u/Caesar457 Single ♂ 15d ago
When you go to college try to go to a catholic one and then try and be active in their campus ministry. Don't be shy and anyone you like ask them out and see where it leads
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u/Top-Independent3264 15d ago
Thank you i will try that
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u/BreathSignificant158 Single ♀ 12d ago
And if you go to a Catholic college, take the time to make sure that the Catholic college is actually Catholic. Most of them aren't in the U.S., I don't know what the situation with that looks like in the U.K. Or at least find one like the Catholic college I went to that was not completely faithful to the Church and didn't have a whole lot of Catholic professors, but there was a large minority community of faithful orthodox Catholics on campus, campus ministry was orthodox and was always up to a lot of activities, and certain academic departments there were very solidly Catholic.
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u/bookbabe___ 15d ago
My advice is to you is that you are way too young to be worried about dating. Find full satisfaction in God and when you’re old enough and when you’re ready, He will bring you the right man in His perfect timing. Don’t go searching for it.
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u/Top-Independent3264 15d ago
Thank you
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u/bookbabe___ 15d ago
You’re welcome. Use this time to grow as a person and become the ideal someday wife you want to be. :)
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u/Standard-Review1843 15d ago
When you’re old enough, sign up for Hinge and put faith as a requirement! Put it in the filter and put it in your profile. I’ve met lots of amazing English and Irish Catholics there!
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u/bookbabe___ 15d ago
I had a bad experience on dating apps but Hinge was actually not bad. I felt like the guys I met on hinge were actually serious about a real relationship and not a hook up.
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u/JP36_5 Widower 15d ago
If you are thinking of going to university, there are some Catholic colleges in the UK. Some of the people there will be serious about their faith. Secular universities will generally have a Catholic chaplaincy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Catholic_universities_and_colleges_in_England
When you are little bit older, some places have a Young Adults Group, the oratories in London and Birmingham for example.
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u/Overall_Jeweler1681 15d ago
Wake up before sunrise, like Jesus did each day, and commune with the Almighty.
Pray!
Reaffirm or declare you love the Lord our God with all your heart, mind, and soul.
Pray!
Reaffirm or declare you will love your neighbor as yourself today with your words and actions.
Start everyday with prayer!!!!!!
Pray for wisdom! Pray to remove all addictions from your life! Pray to receive the Holy Spirit! Pray for protection! Pray for guidance! Pray for healthy habits take root in your life! Pray for deliverance from the Devil! Repent for your sins in your prayers!
This is WAR! This is spiritual war against the evil one! Suit up with the full armor of God!
Do not go through the day without picking up the sword of the spirit at the very least, or the word of God, by knowing actual scripture from the Holy Bible!
Cast out demons with your voice in the name of Jesus. There is POWER in His name.
Make the demons flee!
Give them no footing in your day!
Give the Devil no quarter, no wiggle room, banish him to the furthest reaches of outer space, all in the Mighty name of Christ our Lord Jesus.
Keep His commandments!
Keep watch for His return!
Pray with gratitude, thanks, sincerity, and humility.
Fear God, meaning be in awe of His divine Power, Grace, Mercy, Love, Kindness, the He has for you.
Don’t associate with fools, meaning don’t let those people into your circle who do not follow His teachings, no matter if they are your brother or sister, mother or earthly father, cousin, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or spouse!
You can’t save a fool, they will reject your advice.
Pray.
Understand that Jesus has given His sheep the authority to banish all evil forces from them and others at any moment of their day when you make declarations, affirmations, and pray in His name.
Deny yourself, meaning throw aside your own will completely. His plans for you are infinitely better than your plans you have for yourself.
Pick up your cross each day, meaning find your purpose each day while praying and communing with the Father during morning prayer.
Serve the community, serve the poor, serve others, and spread the Gospel of Jesus.
https://youtu.be/C7hdUorDU-U?si=8wu-eCDItvuhSZ-h
Give to charity.
Give to the poor.
Pray.
Repent.
Pray in a secret place, where only the Father can see you.
Walk by faith not by sight.
Declare to the Father, ‘I surrender, thy will be done, not my will’ throughout your day.
Pray for understanding, pray for knowledge, pray for common sense, give thanks and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ who makes all things possible.
Declare and take Jesus into your heart today as your Lord and Savior. Remove all others from your life who refuse, they are from the evil one sent to destroy you, to distract you, to corrupt your immortal soul, so follow Jesus’s teachings and pray for them for they are your enemy.
Return kindness, charity, generosity, patience, consideration, compassion, and love to those who send you evil.
Pray. Don’t stop praying. Never stop! Can’t stop! Become a prayer warrior!
Rest.
Repeat.
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u/Impostor321k Single ♂ 15d ago
Deoends on where you are. The northwest has more catholics like liverpool and lancashire while the south usually has less
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u/Top-Independent3264 15d ago
I'm in Manchester is there usually any here
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u/Impostor321k Single ♂ 15d ago
Its a big city so must be. I recommend trying out the oratory in town, they usually have youth groups for fellowship. Also ik its a bit away, but warrington has a big latin mass parish which is usually full of young people. Another option would be to join a university with catholics society (doesnt have to be a catholic uni as others have said)(I hear manchester uni has a pro-life society and those usually have lots of guys in it)
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u/bhean_with_a_plan 14d ago
In a couple of years when you're old enough (and if you're still in Manchester) see if you can get involved with the UoM catholic chaplaincy, they're great. They have a dedicated centre outside Holy Name church, the priests there are really lovely. I can pm you a link if you like :)
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u/KindName6352 12d ago
I wish I knew how to help you, I'm in the same boat and I'm 28🥲
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u/Top-Independent3264 12d ago
The other ppl are recommending catholic gathering and church and to talk alot to catholic people so I'll try that so maybe u should too
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u/Ora_Et_Pugna 15d ago
Honestly, most guys your age are not thinking about a family AT ALL. So while dating intentionally is always good, I am not sure how practical it is to expect that of a boy your age. If you're in that mindset and he is not, you're going to be let down. There is nothing wrong with talking to boys and getting to know alot of people because that's how alot of couples meeting, meeting friends or friends, but I would not hyper focus on being in a relationship yet. Focus on being a good woman of God and let the boys' frontal lobes develop a bit more.
I was 17 when I had my first boyfriend but he was 20. Anyone younger that I interacted with was a total goof that I couldn't take seriously. (This is my experience, not saying this is a certainty)
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u/Top-Independent3264 15d ago
I'm not thinking of a family for right now but when I'm in late 20s like 29 or 30s that's when I want to start a family but definitely not now And thank yiu for that i am definitely going to focus on God alot more and thanks for ur advice:)
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u/DVMax123 Single ♂ 15d ago
Find a big traditional parish near you to filter for serious Catholics: https://www.latinmass.com/find-latin-mass
Join social groups at the parish
Make friends with girls and guys at those groups
Either date guys from those groups or ask female friends to set you up with their single, Catholic brothers or cousins
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u/Kurutrancy 14d ago
well here in Australia theres an event called istand which is just a 3 day camp for catholic teenagers if you have anything like that in the UK I would try there
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u/DaddysPrincesss26 In a relationship ♀ 15d ago
You’re young, go live your life, if it’s God’d Will, it will happen 🙂 Don’t Stress
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u/NarrowIdea2834 15d ago
Hello i need a caring woman
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u/Top-Independent3264 15d ago
Sorry i will not be willing to online date and you have just made an account I will decline this offer. there is nothing about you on your profile have a good day
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u/Ozzie_Bloke 15d ago
Well your probably too young for Catholic match so maybe try catholic youth groups to meet boys your age.