Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 27 · The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Indulgences Explained
Even after sin is forgiven, there can be “temporal punishment,” a need for purification, like healing that continues after a wound is treated. An indulgence is the Church applying the merits of Christ and the saints to remove some or all of that temporal punishment (CCC 1471-1479).
Explore the idea
Discuss each question before revealing the answer. Clear up misunderstandings about “buying” forgiveness.
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Discuss the connection
Who is someone who has died that you could offer an indulgence for? What prayer or good work could you do?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 27 (“The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.