Catholic Church Indulgences

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What is the primary purpose of an indulgence in the Catholic Church?

  • To reward good deeds
  • To reduce the amount of punishment for sins (correct)
  • To forgive sin
  • To grant salvation

What is often required to receive an indulgence?

  • Baptism
  • The saying of a specified prayer (correct)
  • A vow of silence
  • Confirmation

What is another way to receive an indulgence besides saying a prayer?

  • Getting baptized again
  • Becoming a priest
  • Participating in a pilgrimage (correct)
  • Donating to charity

What is the result of receiving an indulgence?

<p>A decrease in punishment for sins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can receive an indulgence?

<p>Anyone who performs the required action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Receiving an indulgence eliminates the need for performing good works.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An indulgence reduces the amount of punishment for sins through prayer alone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An indulgence is a way to eliminate all punishment for sins.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Actions required to receive an indulgence can vary.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Receiving an indulgence requires no action from the recipient.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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