FOCUS - Fellowship of Catholic University Students

FOCUS describes itself in this way:

Founded in 1998 by Curtis Martin, FOCUS, The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, is a national outreach to college campuses, to secular and Catholic schools. Through small group Bible studies, large group leadership training, and one-on-one discipleship, FOCUS brings the fullness of life and truth in the Catholic Church to college students and gives the tools to help them share this good news with their friends. FOCUS is working to play a vital role in the new evangelization called for by Pope John Paul II.

FOCUS teaches recent college graduates, trains them in the teachings of the Church, Scripture and practical aspects of ministry, and sends them out typically in teams of four to serve on college campuses. FOCUS staff members make an initial two-year commitment to this full-time work. FOCUS works with the blessing of the local bishop and the support of the pastor and existing ministry(ies).

FOCUS requires the blessing of the local Bishop, the welcome of the local Pastor, and a financial commitment. There are FOCUS missionaries currently located at the University of Maryland, College Park and the U.S. Naval Academy.

FOCUS also is in the news, especially on the vocations front.

Let your college student know about FOCUS if they are unaware of this ministry. From what I hear, it is having a wonderful effect on college campuses.