You Don’t Need to Be Perfect. You Need to Be Willing.

FOCUS Recruitment walks with young adults discerning life as Catholic missionaries—inviting you into authentic missionary discipleship Catholic teaching, deep formation, and a mission-driven Catholic community that forms you for life.

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We’re all on mission together.

Formation for Your Future

FOCUS Recruitment exists to walk with young adults discerning whether God is calling them to become Catholic lay missionaries through full-time mission. As one of the largest Catholic missionary organizations, FOCUS offers accompaniment, clarity, and formation for those exploring Catholic missionary opportunities rooted in evangelization and spiritual multiplication.

This is not simply missionary work. It is a process of becoming—formed, grounded, and supported in a Catholic community that prepares you to live mission for life.

Be Still, know that I am Lord

This Decision Could Change the Rest of Your Life

Many young adults feel drawn to Catholic missionary work but wrestle with questions about readiness, finances, and long-term direction. You may wonder whether pursuing paid Catholic missionary work is realistic—or how it fits with your gifts, education, and future.

FOCUS Recruitment meets you in that tension. We don’t pressure a yes. We walk with you through discernment, helping you understand the missionary definition Catholic tradition teaches: a call not reserved for a few, but entrusted to disciples willing to be sent.

We Don’t Just Call People to Mission—We Form Them to Live It for Life

What sets FOCUS apart from other Catholic missionary organizations isn’t just the opportunity to serve—it’s the depth of formation. We don’t just place people into missionary Catholic roles; we form disciples who multiply.

Through prayer, mentorship, training, and shared life, Recruitment prepares you for missionary discipleship —whether that unfolds through full-time mission now or bears fruit for decades to come.

God knows you and calls you by name.

Best Mission. Best People.

Through prayer, mentorship, training, and shared life, Recruitment prepares you for missionary discipleship —whether that unfolds through full-time mission now or bears fruit for decades to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this only for certain colleges?

No — we’ll help you take the next step wherever you’re headed.

What if I’m not “strong” in my faith right now?

You’re still welcome. This is about belonging and connection, not having it all figured out.

What happens after I sign up?

Someone will reach out personally to welcome you and help you find a next step toward community before move-in.

Do I have to join something?

No. Campus Bound is about helping you connect — not pressuring you to “join.”

How does this relate to my parish or youth ministry?

We love what your parish and youth ministry are doing. Campus Bound is a bridge into what’s next — designed to complement that support as you transition.

What If You Said Yes?

If you’re discerning whether God is inviting you into missionary Catholic life—into community, formation, and full-time mission—FOCUS Recruitment is here to walk with you.

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