There is a “secret” in the first days of November.
Learning about this “secret” can really capture the imaginations of your children:
- making them more aware of their connection
- with the people God places around them,
- both the living and the dead.
During the entire month of November each year, the Church prays especially for “The Church Suffering” (the faithful departed who are being cleansed of their sins in Purgatory).
The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us about our relationship with others through Christ–that not even death can overcome:
“In this wonderful exchange, the holiness of one profits others, well beyond the harm that the sin of one could cause others. Thus recourse to the Communion of Saints lets the contrite sinner be more promptly and efficaciously purified of the punishments for sin.” (1475)
BUT–here’s what most Catholics don’t know about the first 8 days in November:
We can help the Faithful Departed by “boosting our prayers” for them with a special Plenary Indulgence that can be gained through certain actions every day from November 1 through November 8.
This “cheat sheet” reveals how even a child can lift a soul from Purgatory into Heaven:
We have created a special LARGE prayer card to help people fulfill the Plenary Indulgences for the Poor Souls in Purgatory for each of the first eight days in November.
This card explains all the requirements to obtain this Plenary Indulgence PLUS you can note the names of each dearly departed by the date you will offer an indulgence for them–this will act as a reminder to pray for them on that day!
Perfect to distribute for parish, Catholic school, Halloween or All Saints party!
Bulk discounts automatically apply so PLEASE get these cards to hand out at your parish, school, or homeschool co-op! We need to pray for souls in Purgatory!
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I did not receive the cheat sheet downloaded to my email?
It immediately pops up when you enter your email–the button that appears all you do is click it (and it stays there–so you can click it now and download it). You can also email us at customerservice@holyheroes.com and Kristine can email it to you.
Can the All Souls prayer card be downloaded since it’s only two days away? Thanks
Hi Kate! You can download the free All Souls sheet above for all the information about the Plenary Indulgence! If you would like the prayer card, you can still order (we will ship today)–the card runs through November 8.
Special card to my email for all souls day please. Thank you
I promote this devotion yearly so I’m beyond thrilled to see you offering these wonderful tools. God bless you! Holy Souls, pray for us!
Odd, I just don’t ever recall learning this as a child. Catholic school educated K thru 12 grade. What a wonderful gift to our loved ones. Thank you. Have sent information to daughters and grandchildren.
Thanks for sharing! Yes, most people don’t know about this special opportunity!
I find it very comforting to be able to help the holy souls to finally make it to heaven, to see God and the Holy Family. Then they can pray for me on earth.
Then I can benefit from their prayers to God for my good. Thank you so much, for this knowledge about our Catholic Faith.
This reminds me of Aragorn gathering the Armies of the Dead to help him win the battle ahead…
May the Holy Souls of our nation join with us in prayer to defeat the forces of darkness attempting to overthrow God’s rule in our country!
Thank you for organizing this project for all those who gone before us and may be in Purgatory.
Please spread the word to your friends, family, neighbors! May God bless you and yours