I first made a conscious choice to live out my Catholic faith in college at UW Madison. For years, placed my identity in boys, achievements, academics, and appearance. A FOCUS missionary on my campus invited me into a small group with other women searching for solace and truth in a very secular campus, and there I made some of my best friends and slowly built up a prayer life and actual knowledge about the beliefs I’ve carried my whole life!

FOCUS missionaries are set on bringing the truest and greatest love of Jesus Christ into intentional and consistent friendships with those on campus. With a recent masters degree in Secondary Spanish Education, I could have gone right into my teaching career. However, I chose to be a FOCUS missionary because I truly believe that this mission will not only push me to be holier, but it will bring so many of my sisters-in-Christ to Christ’s joyous and loving heart. If I know Christ’s greatest news ever (salvation!)– why would I not want to share it with everyone? And what a gift it is to share it with women who are just about to go to the workforce and share their own stories!

FOCUS missionaries do not charge students or Catholic student centers for anything because sharing the gospel is a free act of love, and we want to remove the financial burden for these wonderful centers. While things like bible studies could have a fee, we instead rely on mission partners to support our mission and living expenses. As a donor, you play a crucial role in reaching the souls on campus, not only through financial support to keep me on campus, but especially through your prayers for all the lovely women I serve (which in turn, you help serve too!)