Franz Jet Paronable

“Evangelization is the mission of the Church, not just of a few, but my, your, our mission.”

-Pope Francis

Where I serve

God has called me to serve college students at the University of Washington, Seattle! This is my second year on staff with FOCUS. In Washington I will be leading engaging bible study’s, hanging at the UW Catholic Newman Center, meeting students on campus, hiking with the guys, and so much more!

Bible study with these rock solid freshmen!

This past year we brought 40 students to SEEK in St. Louis!

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Hiking with students in God's beautiful creation! — Hiking with students in God’s beautiful creation!

My Story

I have been blessed to be raised by amazing parents, mentors, and teachers who have passed the gift of the faith to me. Growing up I knew a lot about Jesus but I never had a personal relationship with Him…

Until in high school when my best friend Max offered me a simple yet powerful invite to go deeper in my faith. Since then I had a hunger to pursue God. As I went to college I was challenged in many ways; however, the Lord had a plan for me! I found myself at the local Newman center. There I met an incredible community and focus missionaries. In college, I rediscovered my faith and I encountered the Gospel! I learned how to have live in virtue, have a prayer life, and most importantly grow in personal relationship with Jesus.

…After graduation I worked for a year as a pediatric rehabilitation nurse. While working I discerned that God was calling me for campus mission! In short, Christ loves me and I love Him. There is an important need in college campuses that cry for His love and I am drawn to serve Him with Focus! Many college students miss out on having a personal relationship with Jesus and it is because no one has told them about Jesus and His love for them!

Your Impact

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. The mission: to know Christ Jesus and fulfill His great commission.

I’d be honored to share this mission with you!

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Know, Love and Serve God

We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.

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By building genuine friendships, we meet students on a deeper level.

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Teach Others to Share Christ

We teach students how to share the gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.

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