*for non-US Residents, please email [email protected] for your registration instructions. The deadline to apply for non-US Residents is April 15th.
Trip Details
Join us for an incredible experience as pilgrims from all over the world join to celebrate and learn about the Catholic faith! Our trip will include FOCUS' In Via conference in Coimbra, Portugal, as well as scheduled World Youth Day events in Lisbon, Portugal. This gathering will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won't want to miss!
Deadline to Apply: March 15
Trip Capacity and Cost:
U.S. Students
- 90 Spots Available
- July 25 - August 8, 2023
- $4,200*
European Students
- 70 Spots Available
- July 27 - August 6, 2023
- Please e-mail
Natasha Tax for the pricing structure details
* Dates and price subject to change
What's Included: International airfare, travel insurance, pre-trip orientation, post-trip debriefing, food & lodging in-country, project materials, in-country transportation. **NOTE: International airfare is NOT included for students travelling within Europe.
What's Not Included: Immunizations & personal travel medicines, travel to and from the designated departure city (determined by FOCUS Missions), passport and visa expenses, other personal incidentals
Fundraising: Each FOCUS Missions Participant has the opportunity to fundraise the entire cost of his or her trip. After you have been accepted on a trip, you will be contacted by your personal fundraising coach.
Promoting Safety & Mitigating Risk
FOCUS Missions holds safety for our participants as the primary concern for any trip we send. We offer trips to locations once they have been initially researched and vetted with people on the ground, as well as checked and monitored for safety from our security consultant.
Other precautions FOCUS Missions takes include consulting government agencies, such as the U.S. State Department, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), and the Center for Disease Control regarding traveler health. FOCUS Missions also has a number of resources dedicated to promoting safety and mitigating risk, including training every Mission Director in safety and risk management at our Mission Director Leadership Summit, arranging insurance policies for each trip, and equipping our staff and students with safety guidelines at trip orientation.
FOCUS Missions takes great pride in partnering with local religious orders, apostolates, and organizations in every location we serve. We regularly communicate with our contacts before the mission to plan the trip and assess on-the-ground conditions. We reserve the right to re-route or cancel a trip if there is a confirmed safety concern.
Have Questions? Visit our FAQ Page or Trip Participant Page