OBTAIN INDULGENCES FOR YOUR DEPARTED LOVED ONES

 A plenary indulgence can be obtained each day applicable to the Holy Souls in Purgatory by performing the following prescribed works:

- On November 2nd, or the following day if it falls on a Sunday, by going to a church or public or semi-public oratory and praying an Our Father, the Apostles' Creed, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be for the intentions of the Roman Pontiff.

- From November 1st to 8th, by visiting a cemetery and praying a prayer for the deceased and, in addition, for the intentions of the Roman Pontiff (Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be).

According to the Dictionary of Catholic Theology, the intentions of the Roman Pontiff do not refer to the Pope's personal intentions but to the following:

- Exaltation of the Holy Catholic Church

- Eradication of heresies

- Propagation of the faith

- Conversion of sinners

- Peace and concord among Christian princes (rulers)

- The other goods of the Christian people

General Norms Regarding Indulgences

Indulgences, both partial and plenary, may be applied to the deceased as a form of suffrage. However, no one may apply the indulgences they gain to other living persons.

To gain indulgences, the following conditions are required: having received baptism, not being excommunicated, being in a state of grace (at least upon completion of the prescribed works), and being subject to the jurisdiction of the one who grants the indulgences. Furthermore, one must have the intention, at least in general, of gaining them.  And it is necessary that the prescribed works be performed in the time and manner established in the grant.

A plenary indulgence may be gained only once a day. However, the faithful may gain the indulgence "in articulo mortis" even if they have already gained another plenary indulgence that same day.

A partial indulgence may be gained several times a day, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

To gain a plenary indulgence, the prescribed work must be performed, and in addition, three other conditions must be met: 1. Confession (on that date or one week before or after). 2. Sacramental Communion (which, as is the law, must always be received in a state of grace, after making a good Confession if there has been mortal sin). 3. Prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. 4. It is also indicated that all inclination to sin, even venial sin, must be excluded.

If this full disposition is lacking, or if the aforementioned conditions are not met, the indulgence will be only partial.

Several plenary indulgences can be obtained through a single sacramental confession. However, a single Eucharistic communion and a single prayer according to the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff can only be obtained through a single plenary indulgence.

The condition of praying according to the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff is fully met by reciting, according to his intentions, one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

An indulgence cannot be obtained through a work that one is already obligated to perform by law or precept, unless the granting of the indulgence expressly states otherwise. Nevertheless, one who performs a work imposed as sacramental penance can simultaneously satisfy the penance and obtain any indulgence attached to that work.

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