All Souls Plenary Indulgences

Those who piously visit a church on 2 November and pray at least an Our Father and the Creed can obtain a plenary indulgence (in this case, applicable only to the faithful departed). Until 8 November, those who visit a cemetery and pray for the faithful departed, even if only mentally, can obtain a plenary indulgence. Conditions for obtaining a plenary indulgence: 1. Complete the indulgenced act. 2. Confession. (Within 20 days. One confession can be applicable to multiple indulgences.) 3. Worthy reception of Holy Communion. (Within 20 days. Received once for each indulgence.) 4. Prayers for the intentions of our Holy Father. (Within 20 days. Prayed once for each indulgence.) 5. Detachment from sin. (Essentially, eliminating near occasions of sin from our lives.) Indulgences can be applied to oneself or one of the faithful departed unless specified otherwise. One cannot gain an indulgence for another living person.