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Q: How Do I Know If I Have Received the Plenary Indulgence?

A plenary indulgence can be gained only once daily, but partials are unlimited. In order to obtain a Jubilee plenary indulgence, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace: Visit one of the designated Jubilee churches or shrines. Or perform the prescribed act. Receive the Sacrament of Penance by going to Confession. (The Sacrament of Penance may be received several days before or after performing the prescribed acts.) Receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Be truly free from all willful attachment to sin. Make a Profession of Faith. (Recite the Nicene or Apostles Creed) Pray for Pope Francis' intentions for the Church and for the world. (Recite the Our Father) **To receive these special graces, one must be truly free from all willful attachment to sin. How Do We Know If We Have Received the Plenary Indulgence? God knows, and that is Who matters. The act of fulfilling these requirements hopefully helps us begin forming new habits and breaking old bad habits that lead to sinful behavior. The hardest requirement to fulfill may be the last one noted: to have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin. That means a person needs to hate all their sins and be willing to renounce their attachment to them. If a person is unwilling to at least try to amend their situation, they may be attached to that sin. This is distinct from human weakness when a person might repeatedly fall to a sin. A daily self-examination of conscience helps an individual discern what their particular sins and attachments might be.

Q: What is a Jubilee Year?

In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year, or Jubilee, is a great religious event. It is a year of forgiveness of sins and also the punishment due to sin; it is a year of reconciliation between adversaries, of conversion and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and consequently of solidarity, hope, justice, commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. A Jubilee year is, above all, the year of Christ, who brings life and grace to humanity ( Vatican.Va ). Traditionally, a Jubilee Year takes place every 25 years unless otherwise declared by the Holy See.

Q: Is there a cancellation and/or refund policy for the Marian Conference?

Any cancellations prior to May 1 will be honored, and you will receive a full refund. Any cancellations after May 1, will not be refunded. For any questions, please contact Kathy Ciha at kciha@championshrine.org .

Q: Where is the dinner on Friday night?

The dinner will be at the Rock Garden ( 1951 Bond St. Green Bay, WI .) Time: 6:15 – 7:30 This is located next to the Comfort Inn Suites hotel where a block of rooms is reserved under the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion for those who want to make a Hotel reservation.

Q: Where is the conference going to be held?

The main portion of the Conference will be held in Mother of Mercy Hall at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. The only activity being held off-site is the Friday night dinner, which is at the Rock Garden in Green Bay.

Grounds:	Sun-Sat \| 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Gift Shop:	Mon-Sat \| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
	Sunday \| 12:30 - 4 p.m.

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