Jacob Schroeder

“The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint.”

– Leon Bloy

Where I serve

I lead the FOCUS team at USAFA, where we invest in cadets by helping them grow closer to Christ and preparing them to lead with faith, integrity, and purpose in the military and throughout their lives.

My Story

I was born in Hays, Kansas, and raised in Victoria, Kansas, where I attended Victoria Jr/Sr High School. After I graduated from Victoria, I attended Fort Hays State University, pursing a degree in business management. I was also recruited to play football for Fort Hays, which I did for the first two years of my college career. Within my first week on campus I was greeted by a FOCUS missionary and joined a bible study led by them shortly after. It was through this missionary (and a lot of trials) that I came to know my identity as a beloved son of God.

I began to grab at the graces God was giving me, wanting more and more of them. As I pursued my degree, I came to the conviction that it was even more important to pursue the Lord and share Him with others. I was able to lead several bible studies and lead two summer missions for the Salina Diocese (Totus Tuus and Prayer & Action). During my time in these missions I saw how formative these years of our lives are.

College students are at a crucial time in their lives and often the choices they make will affect them for the rest of their lives. I want to serve the Lord and let Him use me to reach souls of the lost on campuses. I want to live a life of heroic virtue and encourage others to do the same. May the Lord give them the opportunities to come back to You, who on the cross said, “I Thirst.”

“The whole world needs to hear two things with strength and power: “God loves you” and “I love you.” You must say it often to your friends. This world is not starving from a lack of money. It’s starving from a want of love.” – Mother Angelica

Your Impact

I want to thank you from the depths of my heart for choosing to support me and the mission of FOCUS! I am so honored to be partnered with you in fulfilling the great commission. Together, we will change the culture on campuses, directing the lost back to the Lord. Thank you for your generous help! Together, lets be saints!

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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