Becoming Catholic: O.C.I.A. 2024-2025
(Formerly RCIA)
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults is a formal process of initiation of new members into the Catholic Church.
*Rite of Election at St. Francis of Assisi in Bend
(on 27th Street).
Saturday March 15th at 11am.
Catechumens and Candidates please be there by 10am.
Discover the Path Made for You
If you are curious about the Catholic faith and possibly considering converting, we welcome you to join us for our upcoming O.C.I.A. Program.
Participants will start by attending weekly classes These classes will start Tuesday, October 8th 2024 from 7-8:30pm and take place weekly on Tuesdays until Easter 2025. Learn about the history and teachings of our faith and your place within our community.
To start your O.C.I.A. journey, please fill out one of the two registration forms below.
Registration Forms | Formularios de Registro
Please send all completed registration forms to: [email protected]
Por favor envíe todos los formularios de registro completos a: [email protected]
Register in English
Regístrate en Español
Learn More About the O.C.I.A. Program
If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Parish office:
[email protected]