Sophie Schnieders

Where I serve

The Lord has called me to serve at the University of Washington! Go Huskies!

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My Story

I have been incredibly blessed to have grown up in a Catholic family, attending a Catholic K-8 in Saint Louis, Missouri. My identity was heavily rooted in the sports I did, friends I had, and the grades I got. While I had some profound encounters with the Lord, it was not until I went to college where it all changed.

When I made the decision to move all the way out to Grand Junction to attend Colorado Mesa University, I had no desire to keep my faith. I was on the cheer team and ended up joining a sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. Despite my best efforts, at the first club fair, there was a pull that I could only attribute to the Holy Spirit, that made me walk up to the Mesa Catholic table. I gave my number to someone at the table, and low and behold, it was a FOCUS Missionary. About two weeks later, she asked me to go to Mass, and it was through her joyous, authentic, and intentional pursuit of friendship with me that I came to know Christ. In the years to follow, the Lord showed various parts of His heart to me through bible study, discipleship, mission trip, Summer Projects, friendship, and even the little moments.

College students are in need now more than ever to know the heart of the Lord, and I am beyond excited to be part of this mission! These past four years, the Lord showed a love I never knew possible, allowing me to become free and fully alive. I said “yes” to be a FOCUS Missionary because I am being called to give back the love I have been so generously given.

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. What a gift and blessing it has been to journey with you and bring you along for this work as I love His children on campus. The Father has showed His character in being a loving provider through your generosity. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’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