Jake and Hannah Freitas

Hey! We are Jake and Hannah Freitas and we are FOCUS missionaries!

Where We serve

God has called us to serve college students at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa! Go Panthers!

Our Story

Jake’s Story: During my early years in college, I had a deep encounter with the Eucharist that set a hunger for the Lord. As I began to engage in conversations, participate in a bible study, and attend Mass, I slowly began to realize the power and peace of knowing God as my Father. During this continued realization, I started to see how many men on my campus had no idea who they were, they had no idea that they are children of the King. I felt a call to give my life to walking with these young men as they learn who Jesus is. It is an absolute joy to let the Lord use me in this way and I am extremely excited to share the many blessings!

Hannah’s Story: As a missionary, my greatest desire is to console the Heart of Jesus by bringing Him the precious souls of college students. In the second half of my college years, the Lord invited me into a deep and profound relationship with Himself. I couldn’t resist the intimate beckoning of my heart to His, and I knew He wanted to tell me the truth of who I am rather than believing the lies the world was feeding me. There is an immense hunger and thirst for truth and intimacy in our world that so many young men and women are searching for. I am so excited to go on this sweet adventure with Jesus, to walk with others and proclaim to them the truth of who they are in God’s eyes!

Our Story: Shortly after saying yes to FOCUS, we began dating during our senior year of college at Northwest Missouri State. Jake began serving as a missionary at the University of Northern Iowa and Hannah was serving at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. After a year and a half, Jake proposed and we were married six months later on May 20th, 2023! Now Hannah has joined Jake at Northern Iowa where he serves as the Team Director leading the team of missionaries!

Your Impact

When we answered the call to join FOCUS, we made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help us through this mission. We’ve been blessed with the most amazing people who have journeyed with us as we serve on campus. If you are interested in partnering with our family, please let us know of the best way to reach you and we will schedule an appointment. We’d be honored to share 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