| 422. Does the sacrament of Penance take away all punishment? | No: Some temporal punishment remains. |
| 423. Why does God require temporal punishment for sin? | Teach us the great evil of sin, Encourage us not to sin again , and Make satisfaction for our sins (God’s justice). |
| 424. Where do we pay the debt of our temporal punishment? | Either in this life or in purgatory. |
| 425. How can the debt of temporal punishment be satisfied? | (WIPE-GAP) Works of mercy Indulgences Penance imposed after confession Enduring sufferings patiently Giving alms Assisting at Mass Prayer and fasting |
| 435. What is an indulgence? | A remission ('removal') of temporal punishment from sins already forgiven granted by the Church. |
| 436. How many kinds of indulgences are there? | Two: Plenary: remits all of the temporal punishment due from our sins and Partial: remits part of the temporal punishment. |
| 439. How is the Church able to issue indulgences? | It applies the satisfaction of Christ, the Virgin Mary and the Saints which they gained but did not use ('spiritual treasury'). |
| 441. What must we do to gain an indulgence? | Perform the works to obtain the desired indulgence while in a state of grace |
| 442. Can we gain indulgences for others? | We can gain indulgences for souls in purgatory but not for the living. |