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I’m in RCIA and this is my first Lent, and I have a few questions about ash wednesday. I’m sorry if my questions seems silly. First, when are the ashes distributed (for lack of a better term)? And, since I am not Catholic what do I do then? am I allowed to partake in the sacramental or not? I asked about it in my RCIA lesson but was not given a clear answer. Any help would be appreciated.
 
It’s my understanding that anyone can recieve the ashes. It is a sacremental, not a sacrement, and should be open to any believer.
As to when they are distributed, I don’t remember 100% ( I can’t remember breakfast today, let alone Mass a year ago!), but I’m thinking it is after the homily, before the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
 
AFarmer said:
It’s my understanding that anyone can recieve the ashes. It is a sacremental, not a sacrement, and should be open to any believer.
As to when they are distributed, I don’t remember 100% ( I can’t remember breakfast today, let alone Mass a year ago!), but I’m thinking it is after the homily, before the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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sasafr said:
I’m in RCIA and this is my first Lent, and I have a few questions about ash wednesday. I’m sorry if my questions seems silly. First, when are the ashes distributed (for lack of a better term)? And, since I am not Catholic what do I do then? am I allowed to partake in the sacramental or not? I asked about it in my RCIA lesson but was not given a clear answer. Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes you can receive ashes. You receive a Cross drawn on your forehead with the ashes. You should leave them there as long as possible. during the day the cross usually turnd into more of a smuge. You will notice many other people with the black cross or mark on their foreheads during the day.
 
And probably a stupid question, but better to ask here…

Does one have to say anything when one receives th ashes?
 
RachelB said:
And probably a stupid question, but better to ask here…

Does one have to say anything when one receives th ashes?
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No, the priest or person who puts the ashes on your head will say, “Remember man, you are dust and unto dust you shall return.” You do not say anything.
 
lak611 said:
No, the priest or person who puts the ashes on your head will say, “Remember man, you are dust and unto dust you shall return.” You do not say anything.
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Thank you for this information. I now what to look forward to this Wednesday
 
lak611 said:
No, the priest or person who puts the ashes on your head will say, “Remember man, you are dust and unto dust you shall return.” You do not say anything.
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Oops… I normally will say “Amen”:o
 
My grand daughter received ashes for the first time. She was very careful when she got a shower that night. She wanted to “wear” her ashes to school ( non Catholic) the next day so “everyone will know I love Jesus”. This from a 7 y/o newly baptized this summer!

Kathy
 
tamccrackine said:
Oops… I normally will say “Amen”:o
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That’s nothing. One Sunday I, then a cradle Catholic with 20 years of regular mass attendance under my belt, went up to receive Communion. Being a million miles away in thought I said ‘thanks’ instead of ‘amen’ in answer to ‘The Body of Christ’ :eek:
 
LilyM said:
That’s nothing. One Sunday I, then a cradle Catholic with 20 years of regular mass attendance under my belt, went up to receive Communion. Being a million miles away in thought I said ‘thanks’ instead of ‘amen’ in answer to ‘The Body of Christ’ :eek:
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:rotfl:

I’m certain our Lord appreciated your gratitude!

Gert
 
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