SacredSpark is a revolutionary Catholic dating and matchmaking platform co-founded by internationally recognized Catholic dating powerhouse Emily Wilson, that not only eliminates the typical superficial (online) dating experience, but takes matchmaking to a whole new level!

If you’re single and longing for a Christ-centered relationship, this is for you!

Catholic dating is hurting. We’re done pretending it’s not. I think we can all agree that the current state of Catholic dating is in dire need of an overhaul. 

Simply put: SacredSpark seeks to reignite the beauty and joy of intentional dating by offering a fresh, new approach— blending the powers of matchmaking, community and formation through a Christ-centered perspective. We’re not interested in repackaging what hasn’t worked. We’re here to raise the standard and redefine what modern Catholic dating should be. 

SacredSpark differences include;

• Singles can intentionally connect with others - but they don’t have to do it alone. By uniquely blending technology and tradition, SacredSpark enables singles to invite their trusted friends and family — those that know them best — to act as their personal matchmakers so that they can receive handpicked, curated matches, right in their account. 

• We have found that so many people are tired of feeling objectified, dehumanized to a “profile,” or like they’re stuck in a romantic vending machine. SacredSpark facilitates meaningful online connections beyond just the superficial by focusing on the entire person, not just a headshot.

• Practical formation on how to date, communicate, discern, and more! With formation as the foundation, the quality of interactions naturally rises, leading to more meaningful and purpose-driven connections, shared accountability, and mutual respect.

• Too many singles have expressed feeling isolated, stuck, or in real need of support. SacredSpark fosters a community, not just an isolated experience, where singles can connect and thrive rather than simply survive. 

• We want you to feel safe and confident when connecting with others. We don’t just ask users to verify through email or phone and hope for the best, we utilize in-app video verification to ensure that singles are who they say they are.

The roots are different, and so the fruit will be, too

SacredSpark is designed for Catholic young adults. It’s for those who feel discouraged and disillusioned by the modern dating landscape, or who are just entering (or re-entering) the dating world with a conviction to keep their dignity and faith intact.

SacredSpark is for those that are not looking for a quick fix or a shallow swipe—you’re open, not desperate; active, not urgent; intentional, not pressured. You value faith, transparency, and connection—and are seeking a dating experience that reflects the fullness of what it means to be authentically human: to be faithfully Catholic.

The login and sign-up flow look the same in the SacredSpark app, so it might seem like you’re creating a new profile - but you’re not.

As long as you use the same email address or sign up method you originally signed up with, the app will recognize your existing profile and bring you right to your home page.

Per example - you signed up with your Apple ID - just click Apple again. If you signed up using email - just click email again - fill in the exact same email address you originally registered with - then click the link in the verification email and you’ll be right back into your account again!

If you have any questions, please contact support and they can take care of you!

No worries! You can type in your own custom profession using the input field you’ll see at the bottom of the professions list!

Dating101 is SacredSpark’s full formation series designed to help you date with clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of purpose. It covers mindset, discernment, emotional readiness, red flags, communication, boundaries, and how to build a relationship rooted in faith — all presented in short, practical lessons you can revisit anytime.

Yes — it’s completely free for all users.
There’s no subscription required and no time limit. Simply join SacredSpark to access it!

You can access the entire course directly from inside the app, or from your computer/laptop to support your journey, whether you’re actively dating, taking a pause, or preparing your heart for when the right person comes along.

SacredSpark is officially live in the U.S.! Anyone can join right now!

Even if your diocese isn’t fully unlocked just yet, you can still instantly join and start meeting other amazing Catholic singles right away - and be able to filter in your general vicinity as well!

Check out the momentum tracker to see your diocese’s progress. Each diocese’s progress reflects the ratio of Catholic singles on the app from that area, which determines when local filtering fully unlocks - letting you narrow down your search to singles in your immediate area from the wider 150-mile radius that everyone can already access.

Spread the word! The more people who join, the faster each area unlocks! So get on, invite your friends, your young adult group, and share online to help your diocese unlock fully, faster.

SacredSpark is currently only available in the U.S. but we plan to rapidly expand internationally in the next few shorts months!

Make sure to join the international waitlist and spread the word in your community so we know where to launch internationally first!

YES! You can join and use SacredSpark for free — including connecting and messaging. For those who want an enhanced experience, optional premium features are available too.

Download the app here!

SacredSpark is built by a passionate team of individuals who share a deep commitment to the Catholic faith, community, and helping you, Catholic singles, make meaningful connections and start something good.

SacredSpark is founded by husband and wife duo Daniel Hussem and Emily Wilson Hussem, who is globally recognized for her talks, videos, and guidance on dating and relationships that has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views online.

The team is made up of experts in technology, community-building, matchmaking, dating and relationships— all dedicated to creating an intentional, Christ-centered dating experience.

We're here to make sure you have the best possible journey in finding a meaningful connection.

Our team’s here to help — simply contact our support team and we’ll get back to you soon.

Just head to our diocese progress tracker. It’s updated daily and shows how close your diocese is to fully unlocking hyper-local filtering.

You can scroll or page through the full graph on a desktop computer!

The check marks help you understand the status of the messages you send:

• Single Check (✓) — Your message was successfully sent from your device.

• Double Check (✓✓) — Your message was opened and read.

These indicators are there to give you clarity—no guessing, no wondering.

And if you prefer something more personal (which we highly encourage!), you can also send voice messages back and forth directly in the chat.

You’ll always see at least one photo or video clearly on every profile.

This gives you a real sense of who someone is before you decide to connect. Once you match, all of their additional photos and videos become visible too. The goal is to move beyond swipe-culture and help you start conversations with people who genuinely align with what you’re looking for.

For now, yes, you can invite one trusted friend or family member. We've found that keeping it personal allows for more meaningful guidance. We plan to add the option for multiple matchmakers as the community grows.

In your Sent Likes section, any profile you’ve liked will remain visible until one of two things happens:

1. They accept your match initiation — which creates a match, and the profile moves to your Matches.

2. They decline your invitation to match — at which point their profile will disappear from your Sent Likes list.

If the other person hasn’t taken any action yet, your like will simply stay in the list. It won’t disappear on its own — it stays there until they make a decision.

When you tap Pass (or the “X”), that profile is removed from your current queue. You won’t see them again in that moment.

However, passing does not remove your profile from their queue. They can still see you, and they can still choose to initiate a match. The same applies to either of your optional matchmakers—they can still create a connection if they believe it’s a good fit.

Right now, once you pass, you can’t go back and revisit that specific profile. But the ability to “undo” a pass is already in our development queue (yey :)

You need to enable microphone and camera access in your general phone settings.

Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone / camera > SacredSpark and toggle it on. Then return to the app and try again.

Yes! Make sure you’ve updated to the latest version of the app!

Video intros are an important part of helping SacredSpark feel human and personal, not just like another dating app. They give others a real sense of who you are beyond photos and text.

If your current video isn’t feeling quite right, please re-record a new one, or you can delete it for now as well.

Video is amazing. Something simple and genuine works great! Just share a short clip that feels you — even 10 seconds saying or doing something you love is enough!

You got this!

Video introductions are not mandatory. You can skip this as part of the onboarding prompts or delete/replace a previous video you made.

(If you don’t see the option to ‘skip’ or delete an intro video - please update your app in the app store to get the latest version.)

The video intro helps keep SacredSpark more human and real, letting people be seen and heard beyond just photos and text. It also helps ensure authenticity and prevent bots or fake accounts.

That said, we know not everyone feels comfortable on camera right away.

If you ever come across an account that feels off or inappropriate, please report the account so our safety team can review it and take action.

To do this, tap the three dots in the top right corner of the person’s main photo or intro video, then select “Report & Block this profile” and choose the reason that best fits. We’ll make sure it’s investigated promptly.

We’re always excited to connect with passionate individuals who share our mission! If you’re interested in collaborating with us, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us through our contact page, and someone on the team will be in touch.