List of Partially Indulgenced Acts

Partial indulgences are granted for various acts of piety, charity, and penance. Examples include:

• Use a properly blessed crucifix, cross, rosary, scapular, or medal.

• Use pious invocations throughout the day, mentally or out loud (i.e., “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,” “Heart of Jesus, I trust in you,” “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.”).

• Pray to the merciful heart of Jesus.

• Perform charitable works or charitable giving.

• Make a voluntary Christian witness to others.

• Teach or study Christian doctrine.

• Visit the Blessed Sacrament for any amount of time.

• Recite a Rosary alone, or recite a partial Rosary.

• Make an Examination of Conscience.

• Attend a monthly recollection.

• Spend time in mental prayer.

• Listen to preaching of the Word of God.

• Visit a cemetery and pray for the dead any time of year.

• Visit the catacombs.

• Make the sign of the cross using the customary words.

• Renew your baptismal vows at any time.

The content in this section has been adapted from the 1999 Manual of Indulgences, published by the Apostolic Penitentiary, as well as insights and practical advice found in the article How to Actually Gain Indulgences by Kendra Tierney, published on Catholic All Year (catholicallyear.com).