Plenary Indulgences for December 31 & January 1

Fr. Scott A. Haynes

A Catholic may obtain a plenary indulgence for himself or a soul in purgatory on December 31 and on January 1.

December 31

• Te Deum

• Say prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father

  • Our Father

  • Hail Mary

  • Glory be

January 1

• Veni Creator

• Say prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father

  • Our Father

  • Hail Mary

  • Glory be

General Requirements

Here is a short background on indulgences and their general requirements:

• Indulgences  

• General Conditions for Indulgences  

Reference

• Enchiridion Indulgentiarum, 4th edition