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When college students make the heroic decision to give their lives to Jesus Christ, they gain true Vision for Life: for leadership in college, and for making an impact after graduation. FOCUS helps college students to allow Jesus Christ to be the Lord of their lives - including their studies, social life, dating relationships, and major life decisions.

FOCUS Small Group Bible Studies

Scripture is systematically studied according to the Church's guidelines. Bible study leaders are either FOCUS missionary staff or student leaders who have been trained in our program and demonstrate depth of faith

The goal is two-fold:

1) to know Jesus Christ better and to understand and love the Church He established

2) to establish and deepen Christian friendships

FOCUS Personal Discipleship

With such affection for you we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us. - 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Bible study leaders mentor many of the students in their Bible studies using the model of heroic generosity Jesus and the early apostles used. In discipleship, students are encouraged to pray, grow in virtue and become more involved in the local parish. They are also trained in leadership, to be able to take the faith out to their friends and the rest of campus.

FOCUS Large Group Leadership Training

Our large group events are a place for brand new students to get a non-threatening introduction to the Christian life, and a place for student leaders to be challenged. FOCUS missionary staff invite those students who show leadership potential to organize large group events on campus, featuring skits, music, testimoniesand a short teaching.

The FOCUS Student Leadership Conference bringings college students together for prayer, talks, breakout sessions, fellowship and participation together in the Eucharist. The first conference began outside of Kansas City in January of 1999 with 25 students. In January of 2005, over 1,500 participants gathered from across the country in Denver, CO for the seventh annual FOCUS National Conference.

FOCUS Fellowship

Fellowship is essential to the Christian life, and it naturally draws in others. Take the example of charcoal: when the coals are all together, they glow with heat for hour. Pull one coal away from the pile, and it quickly cools off. Intramural sports teams, ski trips, BBQs and conference are opportunities to deepen bonds of friendship and help keep the fire burning.

Trips and Missions (Click here to visit FOCUS Missions website)