• A person who has already been baptized in another Christian denomination. The Catholic Church recognizes valid Trinitarian baptisms from other Christian communities.
  • Seeking to complete their initiation into the Catholic Church. Since they have already received the Sacrament of Baptism, they will not be baptized again. Instead, they will prepare to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
  • Formally welcomed into the program. Their entry into the Catechumenate period is marked by a specific rite, the Rite of Welcoming the Candidates.
​St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2450 NE 27th St.
Bend, Oregon 97701

Phone: (541) 382-3631
Fax: (541) 385-8879

Parish Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Historic Church
599 NW Lava Rd.
Bend, Oregon 97703 (corner of Franklin & Lava in Downtown Bend)

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