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).