In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"
and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español
Pray
- Prayer to the Holy Spirit
- Prayer for Charity in Truth
Learn
- Explore the USCCA to learn about the liturgy of Confirmation and the effects of the sacrament. | en español
- Following Christ in the Holy Spirit: Discernment of the Holy Spirit | en español
- Embracing Our Universal Call to Holiness | en español
Act
- Confirmation: Strengthened by the Spirit, Called to Action | en español
- A How-to-Pray Primer for Parents and Families | en español
- Are You a 3G Catholic?
- Adolescent Catechesis: A Catechesis that Engages Youth for Discipleship
The Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – are the foundation of the Christian life.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Confirmation - Grades 8-12
"Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit, incorporates us more firmly into Christ, strengthens our bond with the Church, associates us more closely with her mission, and helps us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds." (CCC 1316)
The Salina Diocese is changing the order sacraments are currently received (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation) to restored order.
Restored order is the practice of administering the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist - in the original, theological sequence; preparing each Christian soul with the graces of Baptism and strengthened by Confirmation for the reception of the Eucharist, the source and summit of our Christian life. The full initiation into the Catholic faith by these sacraments provides a firm foundation for the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ. In the Salina Diocese this will eventually move the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist to Grade 3. To read more about Restored Order: Salina Diocese Sacramental Preparation
As Seven Dolors Parish moves toward this restoration:
- For the 2026/2027 school year - we will be Confirming Grades 5, 6, and 7
- For the 2027/2028 school year - we will be Confirming Grades 3, 4, and 5
Candidate should already have received Baptism and completed one year of prior religious education in the parish religious education program or at Manhattan Catholic Schools.
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
- Confirmation classes meet on scheduled Sundays from 3pm to 5pm. Classes will be scheduled once we have received the Confirmation date from the Bishop's Office.
- In addition to the Sunday Confirmation classes, children requesting Confirmation will need to be registered and attending Religious Education or enrolled at MCS.
- If your child is attending Manhattan Catholic Schools, you will need to complete theReligious Education Registration Form: English or Spanish. Please note that this completes all the required information we need and does not require your child to attend Wednesday evening religious education classes, however, they are welcome to join the Wednesday evening classes.
- If your child is registered for Seven Dolors Religious Education classes, your registration form is already on file.
- A Sacrament Information Form (see below) will need to be completed for each child requesting Confirmation.
- If your child did not receive Baptism or First Communion at Seven Dolors, you will need to provide a copy of these certificates. If you do not have a certified copy (bearing the parish seal), you can contact the parish of baptism and have them send a baptism certificate with notations to: Seven Dolors, ATTN: Deb Price, 731 Pierre St., Manhattan, KS 66502
Adult Confirmation
If you're an adult who was Baptized Catholic and seeking First Communion and Confirmation or have receive First Communion and just need Confirmation please fill out this form or reach out Fr. Leo, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or the Parish Office, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 785-565-5000 for more information.
