Indulgences

What is an Indulgence?

An Indulgence is the remission of the temporal punishment due to sin.

How are the Indulgences divided?

Indulgences are divided into Plenary and Partial.

What is a Plenary Indulgence?

A Plenary Indulgence is the full remission of the temporal punishment due to sin.

What is a Partial Indulgence?

A Partial Indulgence is the remission in part of the temporal punishment due to sin.

Why can the Church grant an Indulgence?

The Church can grant an Indulgence because Christ gave her the power to forgive sin and the punishment due to sin.

How does the Church grant an Indulgence?

The Church grants an Indulgence by applying to the faithful the merits of Jesus Christ outside of the Sacraments.

What must a person do to gain an Indulgence?

To gain an Indulgence a person must be in a state of grace and perform the works prescribed.