What a wonderful blessing to have this information in time to renew my vows for the plenary. I had not known about this in previous years, so it was most appreciated. Thank you so much. (I even own a copy of the Manual of Indulgences, but never saw this before)
That applies only to those baptised Catholic. People like me are just out of luck.
Your present parish gets it if you receive a Sacrament. Because they need a summary of where and when you received the others.
The problem.with me is that we are speaking about different countries. Records on parishes back in the day on third.world.countries is not exactly the best and in my case it was worst because my mother was unmarried so my grandmother had to give a huge story to get me baptized and the records were incomplete… when I got married I had a very thought time finding baptism and confirmation records. The parish has it registered but they didn’t have a date. Thanks to God.my current priest is very understanding of situations with people from.abroad.
I’m so sorry, Mary. That does present a problem.
No Catholic baptism, so it would be parish where I entered the Church and was Confirmed?The BEST location fro these facts is the Parish of your Baptism. They can send you your updated information, based on their original record, and the records they have been notified of in subsequent parishes where applicable. Part of my job is to notify Baptismal parishes on First Communions, Confirmations, Marriages, etc.
Nope, in part because I’ve no idea what day I was baptized. I don’t even know what month and neither do my parents. Just know the season and the church.
Ah, that happens to be my birthday. We have something in common! Indulgences can be hard to understand, but the “manual” mentioned here is very easy to read and quite thorough with explanations. Although it lists many, many diverse opportunities to gain them, it is strange that I never saw this particular one, though.As a convert I still know little to nothing about gaining indulgences even after being a Catholic for over 20 years. I find them more confusing than understanding the Trinity.
Anyway, I happen to know my baptismal date because I saw my certificate from the Episcopal church in Selma AL where it occurred many years ago. It’s Oct. 31, Hallowed Eve, of all dates–two months after I was born in St. Paul MN. I can only imagine how hard it was for my mom–traveling with a newborn infant to an entirely different place and culture. Anyway, I never knew we could gain an indulgence on that day. I’ll have to keep it in mind for next year. Thanks for the info, Crusaderbear and Sirach2.
Yes, because when you went through RCIA, it was likely you provided some sort of document from your church of Baptism, and they would have the copies on file, and it would be noted in the Record Books.
Happy belated Birthday!
I haven’t really explored the indulgences, as yet–with so many I find it overwhelming, I guess. They’re rarely mentioned at our parish, although that’s better than never mentioned as at so many parishes these days. I’ll have to give it some serious attention. Thanks again. :tiphat:
This was YEARS ago - no RCIA. I had weekly individual sessions with the parish priest. I didn’t know when I was baptised even then. But it would be nice to see if they have the date I made my Profession of Faith. Which was also private - just me, the priest, and 2 friends as witnesses. They really weren’t used to adult conversions back then.