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Go and make disciples” (MT 28:19) FOCUS STUDENTS PARISH SUPPORT A MISSIONARY GIVE MENU Homepage We have only this life to live by faith.” —St. Thérèse of Lisieux SUPPORT THE MISSION We have only this life to live by faith.” —St. Thérèse of Lisieux SUPPORT THE MISSION We’re all on mission together. We’re all here for the same reason. Because of Jesus, our ordinary lives have been transformed in extraordinary ways—and we can’t help but spread that joy. That’s what it means to be a missionary. Together, we can help everyone experience a personal, intimate relationship with Christ through real, life-giving friendships. ABOUT FOCUS Everything I came to know about the Church, came through FOCUS.” HEAR HER STORY Everything I came to know about the Church, came through FOCUS.” HEAR HER STORY Where Christ goes, incredible things follow. Your commitment to Christ can invite those we serve across more than 200 locations to grow in holiness. On Campus Can you picture a thriving community of college students going to Mass, reading Scripture, investing in their prayer life, and inviting their friends along for the ride? See where this is happening right now! WHERE WE SERVE At the Parish FOCUS missionaries serve pastors and hundreds of lay leaders throughout the country, working to transform communities through Christ’s model of face-to-face evangelization LEARN MORE In the World Conferences , international mission trips , retreats , alumni support , and more: These shared opportunities give every participant an enriching experience of faith and fellowship. LEARN MORE GET INVOLVED Shape the future of the Church. SUPPORT THE MISSION Your love makes all the difference. With more than 850 missionaries and tens of thousands of our brothers and sisters in Christ being transformed each day, your love is what keeps the mission going—today and for decades to come. 28,000 Bible Study attendees 97 Mission Trips 234 Locations 19,000+ SEEK23 participants 981 Missionaries 1,206 Religious Vocations Inspired You belong here. Let’s spread the Good News together. Walk With Us Every FOCUS missionary has a story of hope to share. Visit our missionary directory to discover them! Browse Deepen Your Faith Browse our wealth of resources for living as a disciple of Christ and growing stronger in your faith. Explore On Mission Sign up to receive the quarterly newsletter, On Mission , created to share the mission with the FOCUS community! Subscribe Making a difference. Transformed Lives As a college student who attends a secular school… it has been a constant struggle trying to clear the smoke to seek the Lord. Gratefully, I was able to join a FOCUS digital Bible study in the fall, and it was truly life-changing. Witnessing and learning scripture with other people my age who are authentically desiring a relationship with our Lord gave me the confidence I needed to grow closer in my faith. Avin Benny Student at Pace University God calls us to be transformed into Him and make disciples of all nations. FOCUS missionaries greatly impacted my life by following Jesus’ example. I hope to imitate Him daily and be a witness to others in universities, parishes, coffee shops—everywhere! Kami Beliard FOCUS Regional Director, West Area I have experienced, and still continue to experience, God’s relentless pursuit of my heart. We were all made for relationship with God; this is our purpose. I chose to be a missionary for times like these. Jose David Zamora FOCUS Missionary I began my junior year lost and disheartened. Then I received a phone call from a missionary... She then invited me to a FOCUS retreat, which eventually led to my reversion. The encouragement and support of the FOCUS missionaries at my campus played a major role in bringing me back to Christ. Valerie Abrego Student at UCLA As a college student who attends a secular school… it has been a constant struggle trying to clear the smoke to seek the Lord. Gratefully, I was able to join a FOCUS digital Bible study in the fall, and it was truly life-changing. Witnessing and learning scripture with other people my age who are authentically desiring a relationship with our Lord gave me the confidence I needed to grow closer in my faith. Avin Benny Student at Pace University God calls us to be transformed into Him and make disciples of all nations. FOCUS missionaries greatly impacted my life by following Jesus’ example. I hope to imitate Him daily and be a witness to others in universities, parishes, coffee shops—everywhere! Kami Beliard FOCUS Regional Director, West Area I have experienced, and still continue to experience, God’s relentless pursuit of my heart. We were all made for relationship with God; this is our purpose. I chose to be a missionary for times like these. Jose David Zamora FOCUS Missionary I began my junior year lost and disheartened. Then I received a phone call from a missionary... She then invited me to a FOCUS retreat, which eventually led to my reversion. The encouragement and support of the FOCUS missionaries at my campus played a major role in bringing me back to Christ. Valerie Abrego Student at UCLA ( 1 of ) News and Events Happening with FOCUS FOCUS Blog An Easy Guide to Praying Lectio Divina Lectio Divina is a beautiful way to read Scripture—it’s like having a conversation with God... READ MORE FOCUS Blog How to Grow in Faith Post-Lent, and Overcoming Post-Lent Guilt Whether you’re basking in the satisfaction of your Lenten sacrifices and spiritual progress or grappling... READ MORE FOCUS Blog How Do I Discern My Vocation, with Fr. Mike Schmitz Maybe you’ve heard that everyone is called by God” to some vocation. So how do... READ MORE FOCUS Blog How To Pray the Rosary: A Step-by-Step Guide for When You Don’t Know What To Say Maybe you’ve never prayed the Rosary before, or maybe you’ve seen or heard it prayed... READ MORE News Documentary, Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story,” Premieres at Select Theaters Across the United States The story of Servant of God, Michelle Duppong, whose life bore witness to heroic Christian... READ MORE Mission SEEK24: Be the Light” Featured Record-Setting Attendance in St. Louis SEEK24 brought together more than nearly 24,000 souls from across the United States and around... READ MORE ( 1 of ) SEE MORE NEWS Join the Mission With every prayer and kind gesture of support, you stretch out your hand to FOCUS missionaries and share with them the greatest gift of all: the truth of God’s love for them. 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