Youth

Vacation Bible School 2026
Monday to Friday
July 6 to 10, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is open to children entering grades 1 to 5 in the fall of 2026

"Carlos's Highway to Heaven, a program about St. Carlo Acutis and His Eucharistic life."

Adult and youth (grade 6-12) volunteers are needed.

Youth helpers under the age of 18, please use this online registration

For questions or to volunteer, contact Janet at the parish office 541-382-3631or [email protected]
Registration is now open for classes that begin on Wednesday, September 16th 2026.
Faith Formation at the parish and school for those in grades K-12 is a continuation of and in addition to the faith formation provided by the parents and families. We are here to support parents in their roles as first catechists of their children and all sharing in the journey to know and love God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

Use the parish Faith Formation Registration for:
+weekly classes for students who do not attend SFS
+sacramental preparation for all students grades 2-12, including SFS students
+youth ministry for youth in grades 6-12
High School Youth Ministry 2026 - 2027
Grades 9-12  
We meet Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm for weekly gathering. Register to get more info on other activities. To register, use the online registration for faith formation.
Families with Children preparing to receive a sacrament either this year or next are asked to attend 3 Parish Family Faith Events. These events bring families together at the church outside of Sunday or Holy Day Mass.  Families can share their experiences at their interviews.
One of the important duties in these uncertain times is our obligation to protect our children and youth and keep them safe. The Diocese of Baker requires all children and youth of the parish, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, to be taught safe environment lessons each year.
​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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