Ashes

[RPConover]

I have a Protestant friend who is learning about Catholicism, and who may one day convert. At this point she attends mass almost weekly (as well as her Pentecostal church). Anyway - I told her that since the ashes on Wednesday are a sacramental as opposed to a sacrament, I didn’t think there was any rule against non-Catholics recieving them. She says it would be scary to begin with (during mass she hides in the back, and lives in fear that she’ll be found out and thrown in a dungeon or something) and wouldn’t do it unless she’s sure that it’s okay. So, people more informed than me: is it?

I’m 110% positive that she may recieve ashes!

 

[Michael038]

I have a question: Are there any other religions besides Catholic that receive ashes on Ash Wednesday or are we the only ones to do so?

I know the Lutherans do.

 

[anamchara]

Do you know if non Catholics can receive ashes at all Catholic churches?

Presbyterains do, United Methodist do…I only know because my mom is a Methodist and I used to belong to the Presbyterain (sp) church…