10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of an indulgence in the Catholic Church?
To reduce the amount of punishment for sins
What is often required to receive an indulgence?
The saying of a specified prayer
What is another way to receive an indulgence besides saying a prayer?
Participating in a pilgrimage
What is the result of receiving an indulgence?
A decrease in punishment for sins
Who can receive an indulgence?
Anyone who performs the required action
Receiving an indulgence eliminates the need for performing good works.
False
An indulgence reduces the amount of punishment for sins through prayer alone.
False
An indulgence is a way to eliminate all punishment for sins.
False
Actions required to receive an indulgence can vary.
True
Receiving an indulgence requires no action from the recipient.
False
Learn about the Catholic Church's teaching on indulgences, including how they can reduce punishment for sins and the actions required to receive them.
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