30 Minutes of Formation

Need a quick reminder of some practical formative skills? Check out our collection of monthly formations, all 30 minutes or less to help you live a Christ-centered life that flows into missionary discipleship.

The Alumni team offers these live 30-minute classes on an as-needed basis. Don't see a topic you think is relevant? Email us at alumni@focus.org so we can schedule a class for you and fellow alumni!

Upcoming Live Classes

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Formation for Yourself

Got so much going on in your life and head that it's difficult to know where to go next? Join beloved Jesuit priest, Fr. Kevin Dyer, to hear more about how to grow as a discerning child of God.

At times, we may need to rekindle our appreciation for the miracle God has bestowed upon us in the Eucharist. Join James in reigniting Eucharistic appreciation!

Do you want a better understanding of how to run your personal finances? You'll enjoy this class with former missionary David Cargill. He speaks about personal finances and how to glorify God with your money.

Mother Star of Evangelization and former FOCUS missionary, gives us some beautiful thoughts regarding the Eucharist. 

Are you looking for some tools when you feel burnout and fatigue creeping in? This talk from Kate Johnson is going to give great tools to start tackling those experience that hit us in mission and outside of it.

Dan gives you the basics for building a plan of life. This is a great topic especially if you are in a transition point in your life. 

Formation for Parish Life

Travis gives us practical tips on finding and building community. This one is an alumni favorite! 

Anne shares some strategies on how best to honor, encourage and promote parish leaders to truly tranform the volunteer culture of your parish.

As a popular speaker on theology of the body and addiction, Fr. Sean shares from years of experience helping families walk through difficult struggles in sobriety, chastity and excellence.

Fr. Philip Bochanski has spent much of his priesthood working with Courage, an apostolate that serves those experiencing same-sex attraction who desire to live whole, healthy, holy lives. In this talk, he shares what he's learned in ministry so we can better encounter struggling loved ones.

Formation for Your Vocation

Not getting married until her mid-40s taught Eileen about trusting God's timing. In this talk, she gives encouragement and advice on how to be faithful in the waiting.

This short reflection + discussion questions offer a launching pad for you and your spouse to talk about the one thing: your marriage.
Download the discussion guide here.

Formation for the Workplace

In his decades working as a McDonald's franchise owner, Rob learned a thing or two about making Christ known in the industrial kitchen and boardroom. Here he shares his wisdom with all of us.

Lucas gives great insight into what work is really about and how to keep focused on the important parts. 

Formation for the Home

Money, money, money! Need a little clarity on money?  Then this class is for you. The Teixeiras talk about budgets, saving, giving, and theology and money.  

A mom of six, Amber shares tips on how to memorize scripture with your children and make God's Word a greater part of your family routine.