On Indulgences
school Baltimore Catechism No. 1
What is an Indulgence?
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An Indulgence is the remission in whole or in part of the temporal punishment due to sin.
How many kinds of Indulgences are there?
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There are two kinds of Indulgences--Plenary and Partial.
What is a Plenary Indulgence?
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A Plenary Indulgence is the full remission of the temporal punishment due to sin.
What is a Partial Indulgence?
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A Partial Indulgence is the remission of a part of the temporal punishment due to sin.
What must we do to gain an Indulgence?
- To gain an Indulgence we must be in the state of grace and perform the works enjoined.
