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Can a Non-Catholic Get Ashes?

Question:

Can a non-Catholic receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?

Answer:

Ashes are not a sacrament and do not signify communion of faith beyond a need for repentance and a remembrance of mortality. Therefore, it is indeed acceptable for someone who is not Catholic to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday if they so choose.

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