Year of Mercy and Indulgences Quiz

What is an indulgence?

• The remission of physical punishment due to sin

• The remission of temporal punishment due to sin

• The remission of mental punishment due to sin

• The remission of eternal punishment due to sin

What is the temporary consequence due to sin?

• Woundedness and weakness even after forgiveness

• Separation from God forever

• Mental anguish and guilt

• Physical pain and suffering

What is the purpose of an indulgence?

• To replace the need for confession and communion

• To strengthen the soul and heal the consequences of sin

• To buy forgiveness for sins

• To earn salvation without repentance

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for receiving an indulgence?

• Pray for the pope

• Go to confession

• Receive Holy Communion

• Donate money to the Church

What is the purpose of giving alms according to Father Mike?

• To gain favor with the clergy

• To earn indulgences

• To support the Church's mission and help others

• To show off one's wealth and generosity

What is the consequence of not having any attachment to sin?

• Inability to experience God's grace

• Weakening of the soul

• Strengthening of the soul

• Eternal separation from God

What is the sin of simony?

• Refusing to help the Church

• Disobeying the pope

• Selling or buying of spiritual things

• Denying access to God's grace

What is the role of the Church in granting indulgences?

• To sell indulgences for profit

• To be an instrument of distributing God's grace

• To control access to God's grace

• To limit the forgiveness of sins

What is the consequence of cooperating with God through indulgences?

• Complete healing of all consequences of sin

• Strengthening of the soul

• Eternal salvation

• Freedom from all future temptations

What is the significance of the sacrament of confession in the Catholic Church?

• To publicly confess one's sins to the congregation

• To receive forgiveness and absolution for sins

• To demonstrate humility and obedience to the Church

• To seek guidance and advice from the clergy