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INDULGENCES

Granted to those who devote themselves to teaching or learning Christian Doctrine

I. A Plenary Indulgence to all the Faithful who shall for approximatey one-half hour or for not less than twenty minutes devote themselves at least twice a month to teaching or learning Christian Doctrine. The Indulgence can be gained twice during this same month on days which they may choose provided they, being truly penitent, have gone to Confession and Holy Conmunion and have visited some church or public oratory and there prayed for the intention of the Roman Pontiff.

II. A Partial Indulgence, of 3 years to all the Faithful, as often as they devote themselves for the above mentioned space of time to teaching or learning Christian Doctrine,—(Pius .XI, Decretum, March 12, 1930; S.P. Ap., May 36, 1949.)

Prayer to the Holy Ghost

Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

V. Send forth Thy spirit and they shall be created.

R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

LET US PRAY.

0 God, who didat instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Ghost, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise,and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

(Indulgence of five years. Plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, provided the prayer is recited daily for a month.)