Ash Wednesday

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I’ve never assisted at Mass on Ash Wednesday, so naturally I have a question:

When are the ashes crossed on one’s forehead? Do unConfirmed Catholics (like me) participate in this, or do we remain seated like during the Eucharist?
 
The ashes are a reminder of that Lent begins. Last years palms are burned from palm Sunday. The priest makes the sign of the cross on your forehead saying “From dust you came and dust you shall return”. Yes you may get up and receive ashes.🙂
 
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Steve-o:
When are the ashes crossed on one’s forehead? Do unConfirmed Catholics (like me) participate in this, or do we remain seated like during the Eucharist?
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Confirmed Catholics, unconfirmed Catholics and non-catholics as well are permitted to receive the imposition of ashes.
 
you also do not need to attend Mass to receive ashes, most parishes have several services in between the Masses. That being said, Mass is a wonderful way to begin Lent.
 
When ashes are distributed at Mass it will not be at the same time as Communion is distributed. So you needn’t worry about ending up in the wrong line, if that was a concern.
 
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Toni:
The ashes are a reminder of that Lent begins. Last years palms are burned from palm Sunday. The priest makes the sign of the cross on your forehead saying “From dust you came and dust you shall return”. Yes you may get up and receive ashes.🙂
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When I was young the priest said ‘Remember man that thou art dust and unto dust thou shall return’ when signing the ashes. My parish now says ‘Repent and proclaim the good news’. Anyone else notice this change?
 
The change in what is said at the imposition of ashes just depends on the priest. I have heard the traditional version, as well as new versions. I prefer the traditional version, as it is a quote from the bible, and sort of gives an explanation for why we receive ashes.
 
Since you are talking about the ashes; how long are you suppose to leave the ashes on your forehead?
 
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Holland:
Since you are talking about the ashes; how long are you suppose to leave the ashes on your forehead?
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Until you shower.Those ashes are a great testimony of faith especially if you work on setting a good example. Some come off naturally before you even shower. Personally I will stop at every store on my way home to help others remember that it is Ash Wednesday. As I started over on Ash Wednesday so can any sinner.
 
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