FAQs
 Q: How is FOCUS different from the Newman Center or other Catholic Campus ministry?
FOCUS missionary teams have a complimentary relationship with Newman Centers and other Catholic ministries on campus. We do not seek to do the work of the Newman Center or duplicate efforts. While each campus is unique, FOCUS missionaries often serve as the hands and feet of the Newman Center, meeting college students on their level, where they live (i.e., dorms, intramural sports, student unions, GREEK life, etc.). FOCUS stresses ‘incarnational evangelization’ among its staff, which expresses God’s love by meeting students where they are and making a personal, sacrificial investment in their lives.
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Q: Who started FOCUS and when did FOCUS begin?
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students was founded in 1998 by Curtis Martin at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. In twelve years, FOCUS has grown from two missionaries on one campus to over 200 missionaries serving over 50 campuses across the country.
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Q: How can I bring FOCUS to my campus or diocese?
In order for FOCUS to continue to expand to new college and university campuses, it is necessary for the following three criteria to be met before FOCUS can commit to further expansion.
- The blessing and approval of the local Bishop
- Provision of the Campus Fee
- Qualified Missionaries for Expansion
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 Q: How can I help FOCUS?
As more people become aware of the need for our work on today’s college campuses, we are frequently asked how they can help.
- First, please pray for us. We know that ‘unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain” (Psalm 127:1), so please pray for FOCUS leadership, our missionaries, all Bishops and university parish priests, that we may work together to share the love of Christ and the Catholic faith.
- Participate. If you’re a young adult considering your next step after college, consider applying for FOCUS staff in order to develop your leadership skills, grow spiritually and help change lives.
- Give. As FOCUS continues to grow, so do the costs to effectively train our missionary staff, host national conferences and continue to create dynamic, culturally relevant material that will to continue to reach college students.
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