How to Impose Palm Ashes on Ash Wednesday

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather the ashes that you will be distributing.

   These should be burned prior to the Ash Wednesday service and should be in a small container.
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   Step 2: Stand in your designated spot to distribute ashes.

   The congregation should be standing in a line ready to approach you. , Make sure that there are enough ashes on your thumb to properly apply them to a person's forehead. , While applying the ashes, say one of the following to the person:
   Remember that thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return. (Genesis 3:19) Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. (Mark 1:15) ,
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   Step 3: Place your right thumb into the container of ashes

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   Step 4: which you should hold in your left hand.

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   Step 5: With your right thumb

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   Step 6: apply the ashes to the first person's forehead

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   Step 7: in the shape of a cross.

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   Step 8: Repeat steps three and four for the rest of the faithful that approach.

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