Amara Trudzinski

“Accept whatever He gives, and give whatever He takes with a big smile.”

-St. Teresa of Calcutta

Where I serve

Hi there! My name is Amara Trudzinski, and this is my first year serving as a FOCUS missionary! This year, the Lord has called me to leave the Midwest to serve in the East at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. Rams Up!

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My Story

I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. As a child, I was raised in the Catholic faith, but I truly experienced a maturation of that faith in college. I attended Grand Canyon University (Lopes Up!) where I received a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and marketing & advertising. During my time at GCU, I went on a retreat with the Newman Center in the spring of my sophomore year, which completely changed everything. I encountered Jesus Christ through the Sacraments of the Church in a way that I had never quite encountered Him before. From that moment on, I knew the Lord was inviting me into a deeper, more personal relationship with Him.

So, I decided to accept His invitation and take the leap. And I am so glad I did. I learned what it meant to walk intentionally with the Lord and with others. I found myself surrounded by friends who were striving to grow in virtue alongside me. Praise be to God for placing such wonderful people in my life when I needed them most!

After graduating in the spring of 2023 and saying goodbye to Arizona, I participated in Summer Projects in Denver, Colorado, where I was able to learn and grow professionally and spiritually. As I participated in a Bible study, discipleship group, and fellowship with other young adults (including a team of FOCUS missionaries), I became more formed in my faith and recognized the desire to evangelize that had settled deep in my heart. After much discernment, I eventually decided to apply to be a missionary, and now here I am!

Your Impact

I would not be where I am today in my faith journey had people not taken the time to invest in me and lead me closer to Jesus Christ throughout my life, especially during my college years. It is my hope that God will work through me and guide me as I encounter hearts that are yearning to know Him and the love that He has for them. Some people are sent on mission and others do the sending. If the Lord is calling you to do so, I hope you will join my support team so that together we can bring others closer to Christ and fulfill the Great Commission! Please feel free to reach out via email at [email protected]. I’d love to schedule an appointment to share more about this mission with you!

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24